by Emello Pagani | Jan 31, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come...
by Emello Pagani | Jan 30, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Sellers
There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have...
by Emello Pagani | Jan 19, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells...
by Emello Pagani | Jan 2, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high...
by Emello Pagani | Dec 22, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too....
by Emello Pagani | Dec 15, 2022 | Demographics, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move...