by Emello & Pagani Group | Apr 30, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
There are many unsubstantiated theories as to why home values are continuing to increase. From those who are worried that lending standards are again becoming too lenient (data shows this is untrue), to those who are concerned that prices are again...
by Emello & Pagani Group | Apr 27, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
Some Highlights: According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors, sales grew 1.1% in March to an annual pace of 5.60 million. This is the strongest pace since November of 2017. Inventory levels dropped year-over-year for...
by Emello & Pagani Group | Apr 26, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
This month, Arch Mortgage Insurance released their spring Housing and Mortgage Market Review. The report explained that an increase in mortgage rates and/or home prices would impact monthly payments this way: A 5% increase in home prices increases payments by roughly...
by Emello & Pagani Group | Apr 25, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
A new study by WalletHub used “30 key metrics, ranging from share of millennials to millennial unemployment rate to millennial voter-turnout rate” to find out which states are the ‘Best States for Millennials.’ The Top 5 Best States for Millennials are: Washington,...
by Emello & Pagani Group | Apr 24, 2018 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
With home prices on the rise and buyer demand strong, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation and, in most...