by Laura Baliestiero | Dec 29, 2020 | Buyer, Demographics, Move-Up Buyers
This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with our extended families,...
by Laura Baliestiero | Dec 14, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Demographics, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage payment deferral options, creating...
by Laura Baliestiero | Dec 1, 2020 | Buyer, Buying a Home, Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers...
by Laura Baliestiero | Oct 28, 2020 | Buyer, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a close by early fall. However, 2020 is anything but a normal year, and the housing market is...
by Laura Baliestiero | Oct 15, 2020 | Demographics, Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
Earlier this year when the nation pressed pause on the economy and unemployment rates jumped up significantly, many homeowners were immediately concerned about being able to pay their mortgages, and understandably so. To assist in this challenging time,...
by Laura Baliestiero | Jul 29, 2020 | Back On Market, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many...
