With interest rates as low as they are, I don’t think buyers will ever have as much purchasing power as they do now.

In my 16 years of working in this business, I find that a lot of first-time homebuyers seem to have the same fears: commitment, qualification, and process.

Last time, we talked about three things that buyers fear in today’s market: commitment, qualification, and preparedness.

Welcome to part two of my series detailing the CQPs of home buying: commitment, qualification, and process. Today’s video will focus on the qualification aspect.

It’s time for the third and final part of our “CQP” series. Today we’re covering the final letter, the process, from beginning to end.

There’s one question that my buyers keep asking me: “Todd, I’ve put in offers. They’ve been strong offers. Unfortunately, I seem to be getting beat out by cash offers.

Today I’m talking about the buyer side of things. With the way the marker is, I get a lot of questions lately asking whether now is the time to wait for things to settle back down or not.

So you’ve already purchased your home and you’re getting ready to settle down and start a family. What do you do to protect it?

A lot of homebuyers used to consider commute times when looking at listings. Now, things are changing. Buyers are beginning to look beyond downtown areas.

This market is still crazy, and houses are still appreciating. Are we going to see things level out a little bit here in 2022?

Your home has always been your sanctuary, your one true personal space, but now it’s listed for sale and will soon get a ton of foot traffic.

What happens if interest rates increase after you’ve already gone under contract? Is there any way to protect yourself?

What are the pros and cons of purchasing a home in today’s market? Real estate is topsy-turvy right now, so you should be aware of what it can offer and the risks that come with it.