by Barbara Corregano | Apr 14, 2022 | Buying A Home, Hidden Expenses, Home Maintenance
So you have finally closed on the home of your dreams. You went through all the steps and paperwork, so you can now relax. As long as you keep up with your mortgage payments, your financials are all set – to an extent. Now that you own a home, you need to maintain it....
by Barbara Corregano | Apr 14, 2022 | Buying A Home, Homebuyers, Mortgage Rates
It is time to buy your first home! Making this purchase is such an overwhelming process, and we want to make it as easy for you as possible. The best way to do that is to be ahead of the game. Before you jump into a new mortgage, learn how to prepare to get the best...
by Barbara Corregano | Jan 13, 2022 | Buying A Home, Housing Market Updates, Market Trends
Timing is everything: Very often, a seller asks, “We can always come down later — right?” Historically when your house goes on the market, the most significant potential for buyer traffic is in the first 30 days, by pricing it high to drop the price later. Showings...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying A Home, Home Inspection, Neighborhood
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...
by Barbara Corregano | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buying A Home, Housing Market Updates, Work From Home
The pandemic has changed the work styles of many Americans. And as a result, it has changed the things that Americans are looking for when buying homes. Homebuyers see what home sellers view as “extra” rooms for home office space and zoom meeting rooms. Remote Work...
by Barbara Corregano | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice for Homeowners, Buying A Home, Housing Market Updates
The Challenge For some time now, real estate reporters have been talking about the challenges facing home buyers. Chief among these challenges is the lack of available homes for sale. This supply shortage has led to rapid price appreciation and bidding wars in many...
