by Laura Baliestiero | May 11, 2022 | Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Market
Despite the interest rate increase announced by the FED on May 4, 2022, mortgage rates have declined slightly as of the date this is being written. However, when put into the larger perspective, they have increased. Compared to a week ago, the mortgage rates were as...
by Laura Baliestiero | Oct 18, 2021 | Pocket Listings, Real Estate Market
Some of the most exclusive real estate properties never hit the open market. Instead, sellers will only solicit offers from a select group of buyers through what’s known as a “pocket listing.” This practice is nothing new — it’s long been used for the selling and...
by Laura Baliestiero | Jul 30, 2020 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Market Updates, Real Estate Market
For the past few years there has been a growing trend of downsizing and small living quarters. We have seen Americans across the country moving from large suburban houses to smaller urban neighborhoods. Tiny Homes took the world by storm. Then the pandemic happened....
by Laura Baliestiero | May 27, 2020 | Real Estate Market
With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate...
by Laura Baliestiero | May 21, 2020 | Real Estate Market
One of the biggest questions we all seem to be asking these days is: When are we going to start to see an economic recovery? As the country begins to slowly reopen, moving forward in strategic phases, business activity will help bring our nation back to life. Many...
by Laura Baliestiero | Oct 31, 2019 | Buyer, Real Estate Market
A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! In...
