Uncategorized Getting Your House Ready to Sell this Spring Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. Let’s connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season.
Real Estate The Latest Real Estate Market Statistics The Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your […]
Real Estate What are the 3 Factors that Affect Home Affordabilty? If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly improving affordability and a more optimistic […]
Real Estate The 2023 Housing Market – Expert Predictions In an article published on December 19th, 2022 by senior contributor Brenda Richardson, Forbes features what some Real Estate experts predict for the Real Estate Market in 2023. The one thing that everyone agrees on is that historically low rates and the buying frenzy of the last two years have come to an end. Read […]
Homeowners Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home this Winter One of the most common homeowner concerns and causes of property damage during the Winter months are frozen pipes; when the temperatures are below the freezing mark, and the pipes are not well insulated, the water inside can freeze and break he pipes. Even the smallest break can end up costing thousands of dollars in […]
Real Estate What needs to be renovated before you sell your house? Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know […]
Real Estate What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices? Expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices  Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Respond to Inflation There’s no doubt mortgage […]
Real Estate Mortgage Rates, House Prices, Wages and The Real Estate Market Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only […]
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Local Thinking of Selling in 2023? Think again! Why it is a Better Idea to Sell Your House Before the Holidays As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If […]
Real Estate The Largest Living Generation & Their Impact on the Housing Market Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed […]
Local Our Towns Know How to do Halloween! Looking for family activities this coming weekend?  Our local Union County NJ towns have you covered! One of the many reasons I love our area, our towns and communities are family oriented and offer so much for the kids, big and small! Here are few fun things to do this Halloween weekend: Westfield: Halloween Hocus […]
Real Estate How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall If you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do to get it ready. The answer is simple: Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan can help bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are a few simple tips to […]
Real Estate The Fall Housing Market Takes Turn Where Buyers & Sellers Can Gain —If They Know What To Do From Realtor.com “The fall housing market is beginning to show its true colors—and so far, the outlook appears rosier for both homebuyers and sellers. Real estate is typically seen as a zero-sum game, where a homebuyer’s gain is a seller’s loss, and vice versa. Yet the latest installment of our “How’s the Housing Market This Week?” […]
Real Estate What are experts saying about the future of rates? Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide […]
Uncategorized Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash  Some Highlights Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means signs say there won’t be a wave of foreclosures like the last time. If you have questions about […]
Real Estate Home Buyers: it may be time to pick your home search Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers? If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was […]
Uncategorized The Moment Buyers Have been Waiting For Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market Some Highlights The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading […]
Real Estate Expert Insights on the Future of Home Prices Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market isn’t a bubble about to burst, […]