by Laura Baliestiero | Feb 15, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, having a home of your own can give you a greater sense of security and accomplishment in a time...
by Laura Baliestiero | Feb 4, 2021 | Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left future economic policies virtually unchanged at this month’s meeting, indicating that short-term mortgage rates will stay low for years to come. “The pace of the recovery in economic activity and employment has moderated...
by Laura Baliestiero | Feb 4, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can...
by Laura Baliestiero | Jan 28, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for...
by Laura Baliestiero | Jan 12, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact the pandemic is having on our lifestyles. As many of us spend extra time at home, we’re reevaluating what “home” means and what we...
by Laura Baliestiero | Jan 11, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic lows at the same time buyer demand was buoyed by...
