It’s Tax Season… Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

by Emello & Pagani Group | Feb 28, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $2,895, last year. Tax refunds are often thought of...

Is Now a Good Time to Rent?

by Emello & Pagani Group | Feb 27, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks when it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released their 2017 fourth quarter...

Latest NAR Data Shows Now Is a Great Time to Sell!

by Emello & Pagani Group | Feb 26, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high, and the supply of that item is limited. Two major reports released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now is a great time to...

The Mortgage Process: What You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello & Pagani Group | Feb 23, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much...

Mortgage Rates on FIRE! Home Prices Up in Smoke?

by Emello & Pagani Group | Feb 22, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

Mortgage interest rates have already risen by over a quarter of a percentage point in 2018. Many are projecting that rates could increase to 5% by the end of the year. What impact will rising rates have on house values? Many quickly jump to the conclusion that an...