The Psychology of Homebuying: Understanding the Emotions that Drive Real Estate Decisions

Buying a home is often considered one of the most significant purchases a person will make in their lifetime. Not only is it a financial investment, but it also holds emotional value. For many, the process of purchasing a home can be overwhelming, stressful, and emotional. This is because the psychology of homebuying is complex and often driven by...

It's not news to any of us that in the last few years, real estate has changed—and with spring selling season around the corner, the pace of the market will likely pick up. Agents will be hitting the road, taking clients to view homes before they disappear off the market. With this in mind and with so many components of a real estate deal happening...

In today's fast-paced real estate market, technology has become a crucial component of broker success. WAV Group's 2023 Broker Technology Study captured broker technology usage patterns and their perceived impact on business and agent success. Technology plays a significant role in the success of brokers and MLSs in today's real estate market. While...

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT As a REALTOR®, you need to be informed of any market changes so you can deliver local expertise relevant to today's real estate trends. One way to do that is to keep a constant tab on your market using the housing statistics available in RPR. RPR provides you with the easy to understand market snapshots, charts...

Women have returned to the workforce in near pre-pandemic numbers, but homeownership remains elusive for those who are single SEATTLE, March 24, 2023 -- Single men have long been more likely than single women to own a home, but that gap narrowed sharply in recent years, nearly closing in 2021. However, a new Zillow® analysis shows that it widened...