Above, Jared Oliver Like most experienced residential real estate professionals, Jared Oliver knows his territory as well as—or better than—everyone. While he was surprised to learn that Zillow recently tabbed his core area, Jacksonville, Florida, as the best market for first-time buyers this spring, he certainly knew why. “It’s easily a third of the buyers…
In today’s market, trust is often the deciding factor in whether a client chooses to move forward with an agent or keep looking. And that trust is usually built, or lost, in the very first conversation. While experience and production matter, how agents show up in those early interactions can make all the difference. First…
Americans from all walks of life are feeling heightened anxiety about their finances — and that could dampen the housing market’s recovery, according to a new survey from Bright MLS. The survey of more than 3,300 adults found that a majority of Americans are worried about money across the board. However, this concern is felt…
An annual study out by the the National Association of Realtors® today reveals some alarming homebuyer statistics, namely the number of first-time buyers has dropped to a record low while the age of those same buyers has reached an all-time high, posing some dire implications for younger buyers trying to enter the housing market. According…
Fathom Holdings Inc. has acquired START Real Estate, a residential brokerage dedicated to serving first-time homebuyers. Headquartered in Colorado with recent expansion into Utah, START Real Estate’s 70 agents are expected to close approximately 400 transactions this year with a mortgage attach rate exceeding 70%. Founded by Randy and Terri Bell, START Real Estate has…