For Housing Confidence, Millennials Lead the Way

Stuart, Aubrey and Kim
Millienials see a bright future.
They might be thought of as a nomadic generation unwilling to settle down, but a recent study by Prudential Real Estate reports millennials are more confident than any other age group that the real estate market will soon recover. “There was a lot of negativity when all the problems in real estate were happening,” says Earl Lee, president and CEO of Prudential, “but this generation was either too young or too preoccupied with school at the time to notice.” According to the study, real estate market confidence declines steadily for each successive age group. Eighty percent of 25-to-34 year olds have confidence in the market’s future, compared with 73 percent of 55-to-64 year olds who believe real estate is rebounding. “Gen X and Gen Y are not as clued in to some of the troubles their parents have gone through in exactly the same way,” Lee says. As these younger would-be home owners enter the workforce and interact with others who own property, their desire to purchase a house increases, he adds. This could translate into a significant spike in home sales among millennials, which would be good for themselves and the communities where they put down roots, Lee says. "All of the monumental events that happen in a young person's life start to focus them on real estate and what it has to offer," he says. "These young generations are now all about local involvement, and what better place to do that than in a community where you own a home?" — Melissa Kandel, REALTOR® Magazine
  • Help With Down-Payment For First-Time Buyers For A Residence In 22304 In Alexandria

    Are you planning to buy a modest nice condo like this condo at 4862 Eisenhower Ave #164? Considering purchasing a home? Okay. Please rely on a professional like Nesbitt Realty to help.

    Read More

  • First-Time Home Buyer Credit In The City Of Falls Church

    Do you want a little help to purchase a $1,250,000 5-bedroom home in 22046? Has the time come to buy a your first home? Good. Nesbitt Realty am a resource that can assist.

    Read More

  • Does Nesbitt Realty Offer A Down-Payment Assistance For First-Time Home Buyers Of $28,428 On 8417 Brookewood Ct McLean VA 22102?

    Attaining your first home is an exciting milestone, and it's likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make. So don’t jump into it without doing your homework. You can count on a personable ace like me to assist.

    Read More

  • Can A First-Time Buyer Get A Rebate On A Luxury Detached Home Like 2510 N Columbus St?

    Attaining your first home is an exciting milestone, and it's likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make. So don’t jump into it without doing your homework. It's Nesbitt Realty's job to help. Do you want a very large luxury place in 22207 in Arlington County?

    Read More

  • Help With Down-Payment For First-Time Buyers In 22015 In Fairfax County

    Has the time come to purchase a a home? Alright! Nesbitt Realty is available help. Are you planning to buy a sprawling mid-market interior row/townhouse like this striking interior row/townhouse at 9514 Draycott Ct?

    Read More

first-time buyer
Nesbitt Realty helps first-time home-buyers realize their home-buying dreams.

First-Time Home Buyers: This Spring’s ‘Wild Card’?

First-time home buyers represented the fastest growing segment of home purchasers for January and February, according to the latest Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse Tracking Survey. Meanwhile, current home owners looking to move up posted the largest drop in market share in the month, dropping to the lowest market share recorded of current home owners since last June. Current home owners make up 42.5 percent of the market share, while first-time home buyers share climbed to 34.5 percent of home purchase transactions in February, based on a three-month moving average. First-time home buyers posted its second monthly increase, after reaching a four-year survey low of 32.9 percent in December. The survey showed that first-time home buyer traffic reached a four-year high in February. “First-time home buyers are the wildcard in the upcoming spring-summer home buying season,” says Thomas Popik, research director for Campbell Surveys. “We see strong first-time homebuyer traffic, but it’s still not clear that the traffic will translate into increased purchases, because first-time home buyers are dependent on low-down-payment financing, such as FHA mortgages, and announced FHA program changes will take effect this spring.” Current home owners are expected to increase their home purchases this spring, with the survey measuring a big jump in home buyer traffic among this group of buyers too. Also, investors’ share of home purchases climbed to a four-month high in February, accounting for 34.5 percent of transactions. Source: Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse Tracking Survey
  • Help With Down-Payment For First-Time Buyers For A Residence In 22304 In Alexandria

    Are you planning to buy a modest nice condo like this condo at 4862 Eisenhower Ave #164? Considering purchasing a home? Okay. Please rely on a professional like Nesbitt Realty to help.

    Read More

  • First-Time Home Buyer Credit In The City Of Falls Church

    Do you want a little help to purchase a $1,250,000 5-bedroom home in 22046? Has the time come to buy a your first home? Good. Nesbitt Realty am a resource that can assist.

    Read More

  • Does Nesbitt Realty Offer A Down-Payment Assistance For First-Time Home Buyers Of $28,428 On 8417 Brookewood Ct McLean VA 22102?

    Attaining your first home is an exciting milestone, and it's likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make. So don’t jump into it without doing your homework. You can count on a personable ace like me to assist.

    Read More

  • Can A First-Time Buyer Get A Rebate On A Luxury Detached Home Like 2510 N Columbus St?

    Attaining your first home is an exciting milestone, and it's likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make. So don’t jump into it without doing your homework. It's Nesbitt Realty's job to help. Do you want a very large luxury place in 22207 in Arlington County?

    Read More

  • Help With Down-Payment For First-Time Buyers In 22015 In Fairfax County

    Has the time come to purchase a a home? Alright! Nesbitt Realty is available help. Are you planning to buy a sprawling mid-market interior row/townhouse like this striking interior row/townhouse at 9514 Draycott Ct?

    Read More

first-time buyer
Nesbitt Realty helps first-time home-buyers realize their home-buying dreams.

Avoid 10 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

Buying a home can be an arduous process and it’s especially challenging for first-time homebuyers. However, with a few words of advice and some smart planning, you can get the home you want (and what can afford!) no matter if it’s your first house or fifth. First-time homebuyers can make many errors because they aren’t educated or experienced in home buying. However, 10 big — and avoidable —mistakes top the list. Mistakes made are: 1.       Disregarding what you can afford. 2.       Skipping mortgage qualification. 3.       Failing to consider additional expenses. 4.       Acting too picky. 5.       Compromising the important things. 6.       Lacking vision. 7.       Neglecting to inspect. 8.       Being swept away. 9.       Failing to hire your own agent. 10.   Disregarding the future. NEXT Mistake 1: Disregarding what you can afford. Article Source: MSN's Moneycentral

Arlington real estate market rebounds!

Arlington Real Estate Market Report Here's a snapshot of what's going on in the real estate market in Arlington VA as of April 28, 2010.  The median price of homes sold increased sharply after March and at the same time the average number of days on the market decreased. This is a strong indicator that the market is recovering.  As we approach the end of the first-time homebuyer's tax credit, we'll see if this is a trend or if this is capturing sales that would have occurred in June anyway.
Will Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria.