Get Ready To Buy a Home in 2025
If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen. Focus on improving your credit, planning for your down payment, getting pre-approved, and prioritizing your wish list. But first, let’s connect so you have expert advice every [...]
How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value
Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? Here’s something you should know – homebuyers are increasingly looking for homes with environmentally friendly features. What Energy Efficient Features Do Buyers Want? According to recent data from [...]
Why More Home Sellers Are Hiring Agents
A record low number of homeowners are selling without the help of an agent – and here’s why. Between today’s complex market and how time-consuming and stressful it can be to sell on your own, hiring a pro makes all the difference. Don’t try [...]
Over Two-Thirds of Americans Have at Least 50 Percent Equity Chart
Over 2/3 of homeowners have either paid off their mortgage or have at least 50% equity in their home. And here’s what this really means for you. If you’re a homeowner wondering if it even makes sense to move right now, you should know [...]
The Truth About Down Payments
Do you think you have to put 20% down when you buy a house? Think again. Unless it’s specified by your loan type or lender, you don’t always have to. And the truth is, most homebuyers don’t. The median down payment for first-time buyers [...]
The Limits of Online Home Valuation Tools Bankrate Quote
Don’t rely on online estimates to figure out what your house is worth. While they’re definitely convenient, they’re not 100% accurate. That's because they don’t include key details like your home’s condition, updates you’ve made, and what’s happening right here in our local [...]
What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
Do you know the minimum credit score needed to buy a home? Data shows 7 out of 10 people don’t know what lenders require or that it varies by lender or loan type. The good news is, you don’t need perfect credit no matter what [...]
Percent of Sellers Who Used an Agent Graph
More homeowners are choosing real estate agents to sell their houses – and it’s no surprise why. This market is complex to navigate, so you don’t want to try to go it alone . From pricing your home right to handling the paperwork, having [...]
Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling
Thinking about selling your house? History shows winter may be your sweet spot. With serious buyers still looking and typically fewer homes for sale than at other times of year, your house could really stand out. If you want to get your house [...]
Joseph Peters #1 Agent Warren NJ Office November 2024
Message from my Manager: Hi Joe! Congratulations on being Agent of the Month for November!!! It is so impressive to see how well you use your excellent talents and market knowledge to continue to do great business! Thank you for all that you do Joe! [...]
The Pros and Cons of Selling as Is
Toying with the idea of selling your house as-is? If so, it’s probably because you don’t want to spend the time, money, or energy on repairs. While going this route may make it easier on you, there are some trade-offs you’ll want to consider first. [...]
Investors Are Not Buying All the Homes
There’s a misconception going around that big investors, like Wall Street, are buying up all the homes. But it’s just not true. Data shows the share of homes bought by investors is actually declining. And most of those aren’t even big investors, they’re people like [...]