First-Time Home Buyer’s Checklist

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First-time home buyers often have more questions than those who have gone through the process before. What home features and neighborhood characteristics should they look for? What can they afford? Are they ready to be homeowners? According to the Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report 2019, 45% of all buyers are first-time buyers and 63% of first-time buyers are millennials. As …

eXp Realty Exceeds 30,000 Agents Globally

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eXp Realty, the fastest-growing, global residential real estate company, today announced that the company has exceeded 30,000 real estate agents across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. This important company milestone represents an increase of 10,000 agents year-over-year (50 percent).   This comes on the heels of being named for the third consecutive year to the Swanepoel …

Buying Without an Agent

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No Buyer’s Agent Equals Increased Risks If you are thinking about buying a home, chances are you have questioned whether you need a real estate agent or not. Real estate agents in film and television are often portrayed in a negative light, which naturally leads to a perception that they may be untrustworthy. There are also no laws requiring you …