Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?

by Barbara Corregano | Nov 24, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill...

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

by Barbara Corregano | Nov 23, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those...

It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Nov 20, 2020 | Infographic, Pricing, Sellers

Some Highlights Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. Before you decide to take on...

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth

by Barbara Corregano | Nov 10, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the...

Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You

by Barbara Corregano | Nov 3, 2020 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home...

Should I Renovate My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Oct 30, 2020 | Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Sellers

Some Highlights In today’s hyper-competitive market, buyers are often willing to overlook cosmetic or minor repair needs if it means snagging a home in their price range. With so few houses available for sale today, you may be able to skip the bigger renovations...