by Emello Pagani | Apr 14, 2022 | Buying a Home, Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
It is time to buy your first home! Making this purchase is such an overwhelming process, and we want to make it as easy for you as possible. The best way to do that is to be ahead of the game. Before you jump into a new mortgage, learn how to prepare to get the best...
by Emello Pagani | Dec 14, 2021 | Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
In December, mortgage rates remain stable. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate moved lower from 3.10% to 3.11% during the week ending 12/9/2021. It seems that Investors are optimistic that the omicron variant of Covid-19 will not have a significant impact on markets. ...
by Emello Pagani | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Home Buying, Work From Home
The pandemic has changed the work styles of many Americans. And as a result, it has changed the things that Americans are looking for when buying homes. Homebuyers see what home sellers view as “extra” rooms for home office space and zoom meeting rooms. Remote Work...
by Emello Pagani | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Homeowners, Home Buying, Housing Market Updates
The Challenge For some time now, real estate reporters have been talking about the challenges facing home buyers. Chief among these challenges is the lack of available homes for sale. This supply shortage has led to rapid price appreciation and bidding wars in many...
by Emello Pagani | Nov 12, 2021 | Home Buying, Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate Market
Almost without exception, housing analysts are predicting that the housing market will slow down in 2022. At least in terms of price appreciation. Home Prices Continue to Go Up There is good news for both home sellers and home buyers if the experts’ predictions...
by Emello Pagani | Apr 7, 2021 | Closing Cost, Home Buying, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Taxes
The answer to whether closing costs are tax-deductible — is often the most frustrating one- “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions totaling more than the standard deduction, which for 2021 is $12,550 for a single person and $25,100 for...
