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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
Welcome to my Hunterdon County Market Report, where I draw on my extensive expertise to analyze the current dynamics of our local real estate market. In these monthly updates, I delve into the economic conditions and trends influencing our community’s property landscape. This report goes [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Today’s mortgage debt doesn’t mean a housing bubble is brewing. Homeowners today have built up record equity, and it’s nearly triple the amount of mortgage debt. This extra cushion gives homeowners more security, making the market much more stable than it was in 2008. [...]