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First Time Home Buyers

According to the National Association of Realtors there is for the 1st time in 30 years a decline in First Time Home buyers. Recently at the Keller Williams Family Reunion in Orlando, Gary Keller the co-founder of Keller Williams was discussing this, he feels that the amount of student loan debt is a leading factor. trip planner According to Keller 71% of recent grads have student loan debt with an average of $333 per month that’s a 356% increase in the last decade.

Below you will find the article from the NAR that talks about the decline in First time home buyers:

http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2014/11/nar-annual-survey-reveals-notable-decline-in-first-time-buyers

But if you are looking for a home, no matter if it’s your first, second or 156 home we’re here to help you.

Give us a call at (828)771-2310 or shoot us an email at email@jimbuff.com

 

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The #1 Real Estate Company in the World!

It was recently announced at our Keller Williams Family Reunion that Keller Williams is the #1 Real Estate company in the WORLD! Yes you read that correctly. In 2014 KW had 95,000 associates and it ended with 112,000 that’s a net gain of 17,000 agents in ONE YEAR!

What does that mean for you? It mean that if you list your home with the Jim Buff team no matter where you want to move to California or Costa Rica there is a Keller Williams agent we can refer you too. Whether you’re buying or selling give us a call at (828)771-2310!! Check links .