by Emello Pagani | May 6, 2021 | Buyers, Buying a Home, Covid-19, Mortgage Rates
The housing market has been gaining strength in the last few years — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Home values soared, buyer demand jumped, and mortgage rates hit historic lows. And ultimately, it’s made housing one of the few bright spots during an...
by Emello Pagani | Apr 28, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Buying a Home, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an...
by Emello Pagani | Mar 8, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Buying a Home, Down Payments
The Millenials are no different from the previous generation when it comes to the dream of homeownership. 84% of millennials consider it part of the American Dream, according to the 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report. There are some hurdles for these Millenials that...
by Emello Pagani | Mar 8, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Buyers, Buying a Home, Downsizing, Extraordinary Homes
As the country went under lockdown, Americans were on the move. Over the last year, 1 in 20 adults moved from where they were living either permanently or temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Center. Most cited...
by Emello Pagani | Dec 29, 2020 | Advice For Buyers, Buying a Home, Downsizing, Extraordinary Homes, Holidays, Mortgage Rates, Winter
Ask anyone that has been to an open house or a home showing in the middle of a snowstorm, and they tell you they prefer to look at homes in the spring and summer. Ask sellers, and they will tell you they don’t want potential buyers tracking snow through their house in...
by Emello Pagani | Dec 1, 2020 | Buyers, Buying a Home, Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers...
