The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price

by Barbara Corregano | Sep 22, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues to set records. Zillow recently reported: “Newly pending sales are up 25.5% compared to the same week last year, the highest...

Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Sep 11, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your family’s growing needs, multi-purpose rooms and dedicated...

It’s Not Just About the Price of the Home

by Barbara Corregano | Sep 1, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

When most of us begin searching for a home, we naturally start by looking at the price. It’s important, however, to closely consider what else impacts the purchase. It’s not just the price of the house that matters, but the overall cost in the long run. Today, that’s...

Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

by Barbara Corregano | Aug 31, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot...

The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Aug 28, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving...

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

by Barbara Corregano | Aug 27, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s...