The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price

by Laura Baliestiero | Sep 22, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues to set records. Zillow recently reported: “Newly pending sales are up 25.5% compared to the same week last year, the highest...

Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Laura Baliestiero | Sep 11, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your family’s growing needs, multi-purpose rooms and dedicated...

The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Laura Baliestiero | Aug 28, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving...

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

by Laura Baliestiero | Aug 27, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s...

Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

by Laura Baliestiero | Aug 26, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Pricing

Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a...

The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

by Laura Baliestiero | Aug 24, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find...