Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?

by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 24, 2020 | Buyer, 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 Laura Baliestiero | Nov 23, 2020 | Buyer, 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...

Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?

by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 19, 2020 | Buyer, Interest Rates

In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as...

Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing

by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 17, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists...

Tips to Sell Your House Safely Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 13, 2020 | Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Seller

Some Highlights Your agent now has over 6 months of experience selling houses during the pandemic and can make the process easier and safer for you today. COVID-19 protocols and technology usage recommendations from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are...

Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 12, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

In the second half of this year, the housing market surged with activity. Today, real estate experts are looking ahead to the winter season and the forecast is anything but chilly. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes:...