Only 2% of home sales are foreclosures or short sales right now. Want to know what’s happening in our local market? Let’s connect. Only 2% of home sales are foreclosures or short sales right now. Want to know what’s happening in our local [...]
Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is likely the biggest financial asset you have. [...]
Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans were up 23% [...]
Mortgage rates just had their biggest one-day drop in over a year. They fell to the lowest they've been since last October. And that shift matters. Compared to when rates were at 7% earlier this year, that could mean your future monthly payment is now [...]
Listen in as I interview Marilyn Ticktin of Cort Furniture (a Berkshire Hathaway company) on the merits of leasing furniture for your business or home. They also offer plans that allow you to pay as little as 25% of the original price for great-looking used [...]
Click here to view the episode. In this episode of The Scoop, we sit down with two local industry experts—Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker and Tom Cifichiello of Embrace Home Loans—to talk all things real estate and lending. Let’s connect to explore your [...]
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far [...]
Knowing what’s ahead for the rest of the year is key to your success, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or just stay informed. And that’s why you need an expert who will keep sharing these market updates with you. So, what do the latest [...]
Are you worried about home prices dropping? Here’s the 5-year rule every buyer should know. If you plan to stay put for at least 5 years, history says you’ll likely have a buffer from any short-term dips. That’s because home values tend to rise over [...]
If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few [...]