by Emello Pagani | Aug 4, 2022 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.30% in the week ending July 28, down from 5.54% the week before. While lower, it is still higher than the 2.80% recorded for last year at this time. Starting in January, mortgage rates rose quickly...
by Emello Pagani | Jun 7, 2022 | Advice for Homeowners, Buying a Home, Home Maintainance
Historically a housing bubble was created when homes are readily available due to a surplus supply, credit is loose, and high demand for housing exists. Banking regulations became more restrictive after the 2008 market crash, so credit is not loose. Buyers today are...
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 | Jan 13, 2022 | Buying a Home, Housing Market Updates, Market Trends, Pricing
Timing is everything: Very often, a seller asks, “We can always come down later — right?” Historically when your house goes on the market, the most significant potential for buyer traffic is in the first 30 days, by pricing it high to drop the price later. Showings...
by Emello Pagani | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Home Inspection, Neighborhoods
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...
by Emello Pagani | Sep 9, 2021 | Buying a Home, College Student, Kid Condo Loan
Parents who have kids ready to go to college soon have a lot to think about when making several investment decisions in their child’s future. Many spend time on academic programs, dorm and food, athletics scholarships, return-on-investment, and college internships or...
