by Barbara Corregano | Oct 10, 2022 | Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
The current state of the real estate market is a hot topic these days. Even though interest rates are rising, now is still a great time to buy a home. The market is competitive, and homes are selling fairly rapidly, so buyers must be prepared to act fast when they...
by Barbara Corregano | Sep 13, 2022 | Budget Statistics, Costs, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Finances
During the pandemic, the U.S. housing market was red hot. Homebound people looked for new places to live, millennials were looking for their first homes, and low-interest record rates enticed buyers. When the slowdown came, it came quickly—spurred by inflation and the...
by Barbara Corregano | Nov 13, 2021 | Family Activities, Real Estate Finances
Have you had trouble getting delivery of that one thing one you ordered online? It is a common problem these days. It has been challenging to keep the virus out of offices and factories, dealing with shutdowns and business restrictions. There has also been a rise in...
by Barbara Corregano | Jul 30, 2020 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Advice for Renters, Buying A Home, Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
For the past few years there has been a growing trend of downsizing and small living quarters. We have seen Americans across the country moving from large suburban houses to smaller urban neighborhoods. Tiny Homes took the world by storm. Then the pandemic happened....
by Barbara Corregano | Jun 1, 2020 | Interest Rates, Market Updates, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Finances
Mortgage Credit Tightens, Creating Drag on Any Economic Recovery Interest rates are at a record low. Any households should be able to find new mortgages easily. With interest rates falling to the lowest level on record, this should be a banner time for families in...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 5, 2019 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Real Estate Finances
It is crazy how much can happen in one decade. If we think about real estate 10 years ago, things were not in the best shape. People were doing everything they could to either keep their home or find a seller willing to purchase while buyers were trying to find...