Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 9, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers

Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying...

Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 7, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our...

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 1, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans...

Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

by Barbara Corregano | Mar 25, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers

Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that are powering big moves...

Should We Fear the Surge in Cash-Out Refinances?

by Barbara Corregano | Mar 23, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers

Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020. The report explains that the dollar amount of cash-out refinances was greater in 2020 than in recent years. A cash-out refinance, as defined by Investopia,...

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

by Barbara Corregano | Mar 17, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement on March 11,...