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Archives for October 2022

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

  If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is to understand some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can help you plan your finances and prepare your budget. Here are just a few Continue Reading

Millennials

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

  If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that namesake may not be appropriate anymore. Millennials, the largest generation, are a Continue Reading

3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008

  With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there are concrete data to show why this is nothing like the last time. There’s Still a Shortage of Homes on Continue Reading

Manhattan Market Report

Manhattan Market Report, October 21 2022

Manhattan Market supply is underwhelming, and we should begin to see a seasonal trend downward as we move into the holidays.  Supply has risen slightly for the week of October 21st and stands at 7,748.  Pending Sales are down almost 2%; 2,714.     Market Pulse The market pulse measuring the ratio of supply and demand seems to be evidencing the beginning of the Continue Reading

3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Key Takeaways If you’re planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about what the shift in the housing market means for your home sale. You might be wondering: Should I wait to sell? Are buyers still out there? And can I afford to buy my next home? Let’s connect so you can get answers to these questions and Continue Reading

Gramercy

Gramercy

    This season brings upon the striking tree’s hues of oranges, yellows, purples, reds, and browns.  Additionally, the many townhouses and buildings feel the spirit of the season too.  Particularly, as you stroll through Gramercy admiring the classic and historic townhouses. You will be enveloped by the mystique and charm of the neighborhood.  Moreover, only residents Continue Reading

Recession

What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

  Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022 CEO Outlook from KPMG says: “Global CEOs see a ‘mild and Continue Reading

Pre-Approval

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

  If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s Continue Reading

Down payment

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.

  As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely to be top of mind. Down payments are typically a percentage of the purchase price.  As a borrower, you pay a percentage of the total cost of the home upfront.  The mortgage (a type of loan) with the lender covers the difference. The size of your down payment can affect your loan options.  The Continue Reading

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