Housing Supply Not Keeping Up with Population Increase

by Emello Pagani | Aug 20, 2019 | Buyers

Many buyers are wondering where to find houses for sale in today’s market. It’s a true dilemma. We see an increase in buyer demand, but the supply available for purchase isn’t keeping up. The number of new housing permits issued prior to the great recession increased...

A Great Way to Increase Your Family’s Net Worth

by Emello Pagani | Aug 19, 2019 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase...

Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | Aug 16, 2019 | Buyers

Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear when buying a home. The best way to ensure your...

Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | Aug 9, 2019 | Buyers

Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space. Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be...

5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

by Emello Pagani | Jul 9, 2019 | Buyers

Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing...

Renting or Owning, What Is Better for You?

by Emello Pagani | Jun 11, 2019 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates

In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent for a while. But often, there is a dilemma: should you keep paying rent, knowing that rent is rising too, or should you lock in your...