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Dec20, 2021

Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter

By |December 20, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Articles, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday season – homebuyers. Experts anticipate the real estate market will see a flurry of activity this winter, [...]

Dec17, 2021

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |December 17, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on 2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people try to capitalize on rates and prices before they climb, creating another [...]

Dec16, 2021

What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

By |December 16, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Articles, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The [...]

Nov26, 2021

Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |November 26, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling, there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can also explain today’s market and break down what [...]

Nov22, 2021

4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

By |November 22, 2021|Categories: 55+, Real Estate Articles, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on 4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re [...]

Nov19, 2021

Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |November 19, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. When you’re ready to start your journey, let’s connect [...]

Oct17, 2021

What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?

By |October 17, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Articles, Sellers|Comments Off on What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?

As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances are high that some of the more recent storylines you’ve come across mention terms like cooling or slowing when talking about where the market is headed. But what do these terms [...]

Sep30, 2021

As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

By |September 30, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Articles, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways [...]

Sep02, 2021

5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

By |September 2, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Articles, Sellers|Comments Off on 5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand [...]

Jul23, 2021

Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |July 23, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Sellers, Topic|Comments Off on Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price appreciation continues to grow home equity, [...]

Jun23, 2021

Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

By |June 23, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Articles, Sellers|Comments Off on Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership is Affordable Housing, author Mike Loftin illustrates how [...]

Jun03, 2021

Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions June 2021

By |June 3, 2021|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Market Reports, Sellers|Tags: |Comments Off on Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions June 2021

Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate Joe Peters. Joe's monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing [...]

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