Archives for July 2023

Culturally Inclined Upper Manhattan

  This month's Culturally Inclined highlights "Upper Manhattan's" beauty and culture.  Top of my to-do list is visiting Inwood Hill Park, the last natural forest and salt marsh in Manhattan.  Before becoming parkland in 1916, it was known during the Colonial and post-Revolutionary War period as Cock or Cox Hill. The name could be a variant of the Native American name Continue Reading

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

You'll want to be strategic when buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are looking closely at their wish list. They are re-evaluating what features they need in their next home to avoid overextending. As a recent NerdWallet Continue Reading

Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Takeaways A Real Estate agent is essential to selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well-versed in the contracts and disclosures involved. As a seller, you may believe you are saving 1.5% to 3% Continue Reading

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer

Do you want to sell your home but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're not alone, but some good news may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory. That means when you put your house on the market this summer, considering newly built homes is crucial for Continue Reading

Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it.  The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) monthly releases the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their website: “The MCAI Continue Reading