Renters Paying Substantially More While Owning Costs Less

by Emello Pagani | Apr 25, 2019 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% in December 2018 compared with December 2005, while the typical...

New Study Reveals One Surprising Reason for the Inventory Shortage

by Emello Pagani | Apr 24, 2019 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t...

With Inventory Low: Will Your Dream Home Need Some TLC?

by Emello Pagani | Apr 23, 2019 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing...

Selling Your House: Here’s Why You Need A Pro In Your Corner!

by Emello Pagani | Apr 22, 2019 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try to sell their homes on their own rather than using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation while, in most...

5 Reasons Why Millennials Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | Apr 19, 2019 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”...

Buyer Demand Surging as Spring Market Begins

by Emello Pagani | Apr 18, 2019 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home

Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market would be a disaster. There was even belief we might experience a housing crash like the one that occurred during the last decade. However, according to two separate reports*, buyer demand...