by laura | Feb 21, 2020 | Market Updates, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have been reaching a near record low which is appealing to buyers and refinancers. For the last three quarters of 2019, the number of new mortgages surpassed all quarters since 2005 according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In the fourth... 
by laura | Feb 4, 2020 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Buying a Home, Market Updates
Even though we are only two months into the new year, we are already seeing some popular trends when it comes to home buying. For starters, single family homes still remain the most popular type of home despite the buzz around luxury condos and apartments. Shortly... 
by laura | Nov 3, 2019 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Advice for Homeowners, Market Updates
A year following the death of Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, his estate has been put on the market for a $41.5 million price tag. The mansion is more than 10 times the size of the average American house. It is set on two acres in Silicon Valley. Some of the... 
by laura | Oct 3, 2019 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Market Updates, Selling a home
When it comes to selling a home, I am sure you have heard of and are familiar with open houses. Aside from the regular open house of prospective buyers coming to look, there is a broker’s open house. This is not for the home buyers, but instead, their real estate... 
by laura | Jul 30, 2019 | Advice For Buyers, Buying a Home, Market Updates
If you are in the market for a new home, it is no surprise that many others are too. You need to stand out to the sellers against the other buyers. We are dedicated to assisting you in being the best buyer the seller has to consider. Here are 5 tips that will help... 
by laura | Jul 2, 2019 | Advice for Homeowners, Downsizing, Market Updates
Home size is not as important as it once was. In the 1990s square footage was a way to show off your successes. For homeowners today, concerns center around being eco-friendly and household budgets. According to a report from Trulia, 60% of Americans who lived in a... 