How Ribbon changes the game for veterans and the home buying process
In a competitive housing market, veterans can encounter challenges when it comes to obtaining their dream house with a VA home loan. Navigating the home-buying and VA home loan process is tricky on its own, and coupled with a hot market and hungry buyers, it can feel like an uneven playing field. For the […]
Agent Insight survey findings highlight need for cash offers and guarantees
The Federal Reserve’s rate increases and ongoing inflation are already affecting the housing market across the U.S. Ribbon surveyed real estate agents about the trends in their areas to assess the extent of the real-world impact and gain a clearer picture of the shifting market. The Q3 survey and market data findings indicate that buyers […]
How Ribbon helped reunite a family with a childhood home
North Carolina is one of the hottest markets in the United States. With historically low inventory (only two months available), an increase in out-of-state investors buying up properties, and interest rates rising three percent, it’s difficult for buyers who can’t pay all cash. Augusta Meyer of Call It Closed International Realty knows this firsthand. […]
Why agent Zoki Mbolekwa thinks guarantees are a step above cash
After kicking off his real estate career in 2017, Zoki Mbolekwa gave himself some time to see if real estate was his true calling. “I gave myself six months to determine if I liked it or not,” says Zoki. “I liked it and I was having some decent success.” Over the last three years, […]
It takes a community: Ribbon’s grassroots work with Black Women Invest is the first step to bridging the racial gap in home ownership.
For far too long, many Black Americans have felt left out of the conversation regarding homeownership — and it’s not hard to see why. For generations, Black Americans have been systematically and intentionally discriminated against at every step of the home buying process. The result? A 30% homeownership gap between Black and White Americans, […]
A look into the Ohio market with Agent Jeri O’Brien-Lofgren
Based in Cincinnati Ohio for over 30 years, buying agent Jeri O’Brien-Lofgren has seen the area transform. The median listing home price in Cincinnati in May 2022 was $235K. This is an upward trend of up 6.8% year-over-year. With such a competitive market, Jeri’s clients could use an extra push to get their offers in […]
Fair Housing Month: Closing the gap in homeownership
Homeownership is synonymous with the American Dream. Not only does it serve as a key means of building wealth in the U.S, but it also imparts a sense of stability for you and your family and provides a stake in your community. However, not everyone has a fair shot at buying a home. For many, […]
Most common Ribbon questions answered
Ribbon is a new way to make homeownership achievable. As with anything new, there are some questions that get asked often. Below are a few of these questions. We hope they’ll be what you’re looking for. If your answer is not here, feel free to browse our FAQ page or reach out—our experts are always […]
Case Study: Steve Robbins
Steve Robbins launched his real estate career almost 22 years ago after working as a home builder. With his two business partners, Steve built Highgarden Real Estate, which operates in thirteen markets across the country with company headquarters located in Indianapolis. With a combined experience of nearly 50 years, Highgarden Real Estate is committed […]
The Journey of Women and Homeownership
For many women, homeownership is seen as an important milestone towards stability and independence. The rate of female homeowners has gone up significantly in the last few decades. In fact, there are now more female homeowners than males in each of the US’ largest metro markets. However, even with this major advancement, women are facing […]