With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

by Emello Pagani | Dec 2, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the...

Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?

by Emello Pagani | Nov 24, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill...

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

by Emello Pagani | Nov 23, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those...

It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | Nov 20, 2020 | Infographic, Pricing, Sellers

Some Highlights Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. Before you decide to take on...

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth

by Emello Pagani | Nov 10, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the...

Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You

by Emello Pagani | Nov 3, 2020 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home...