A new study by Century 21 Real Estate, conducted by Ipsos, unveils the changing priorities of today’s homebuyers. The research highlights the growing importance of community and connection in the homebuying process, with recent and intending buyers prioritizing a sense of belonging over traditional ‘dream home’ features. The study also reveals the unique motivations of Hispanic Americans, who see homeownership as a path to building a prosperous future within a supportive community.
Century Communities, a leading homebuilder known for its online homebuying platform, has announced the grand opening of The Classic Enclave, a new community in Spanaway, Washington. The community offers five floor plans of two-story homes with open-concept layouts and desirable features like covered patios, private studies, and spacious owner’s suites. Located near The Classic Golf Club, the community offers convenient access to city amenities and is priced from the upper $600s.
Georgia Ray and Molly Carpenter, a young couple, share their experience of buying their first home in West Sussex. They highlight the importance of saving, the benefits of a new build, and the joy of creating a space they can truly call their own.
As the spring homebuying market heats up, Veterans and service members are moving up their homebuying timelines, according to the Veteran Homebuying Report released by Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s largest provider of VA loans. Despite ongoing concerns about high home prices and low inventory, respondents expressed optimism about the economy and their own financial outlook. The survey found that 42% of buyers plan to purchase within the next six months, up 15 percentage points from a year ago. Additionally, sellers remain confident in obtaining their desired sale price, with 77% believing now is a good time to sell. However, concerns about receiving top dollar due to high interest rates have increased among sellers. The report also indicates a positive economic outlook, with respondents expecting improvements in interest rates, inflation, and the overall economy. More buyers and sellers perceive a favorable market, suggesting an increase in inventory and sales activity in the coming months.
