by Barbara Corregano | Apr 28, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buying A Home, Housing Market Updates
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an...
by Barbara Corregano | Mar 9, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buyers, Buying A Home, Extraordinary Homes
As the country went under lockdown, Americans were on the move. Over the last year, 1 in 20 adults moved from where they were living either permanently or temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Center. Most cited...
by Barbara Corregano | Mar 9, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buying A Home, Downpayments
The Millenials are no different from the previous generation when it comes to the dream of homeownership. 84% of millennials consider it part of the American Dream, according to the 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report. There are some hurdles for these Millenials that...
by Barbara Corregano | Mar 1, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buyers
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 29, 2020 | Advice for Buyers, Buying A Home, Extraordinary Homes, Holiday, Mortgage Rates, Winter
Ask anyone that has been to an open house or a home showing in the middle of a snowstorm, and they tell you they prefer to look at homes in the spring and summer. Ask sellers, and they will tell you they don’t want potential buyers tracking snow through their house in...
by Barbara Corregano | Nov 8, 2020 | Advice for Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying A Home, Home Inspection
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...
