First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
![]() In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home grew from 58% in Q4 2018 to 63% in Q4 2019. The results revealed,
With a high demand from first-time homebuyers and a shortage of inventory in the current market, selling your existing home this year might be your best move. Why? Because when homebuyers begin their search, they're not all looking for new construction. Many are eager to find a little charm and character in a place to call home – possibly yours. In fact, according to the same study, there is a significant demand for existing homes:
With showing activity up among buyers and more new construction coming to market, as a homeowner, you have the opportunity to sell your existing house now and move up into a new one, or downsize into a home that better fits your current and ever-changing needs. Bottom LineNot all buyers are looking for a newly built house. If you're ready to take advantage of low mortgage rates and a high demand for your existing home, let's get together to determine how we will market the charming details of your current house to potential buyers. |
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