"🌧️ Brace for a wet summer! Experts warn of increased flooding risks across parts of the U.S. Karen Kostiw reminds us. As we prepare for a potentially wet summer with increased flooding risks across the United States, experts stress proactive measures to protect homes and families. Karen Kostiw emphasizes the urgency of preparedness efforts in the article by Kristine Gill, Continue Reading
Renters nationwide are grappling with rising costs, exacerbated by a housing shortage that favors landlords in negotiations. According to the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, half of U.S. renting households spent more than 30% of their income on rent in 2022, with increases in evictions and homelessness. "If your landlord Continue Reading
Even with so much data showing home prices are rising in most of the country, many people still worry about another price crash in the immediate future. A recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four people dealing with that fear – maybe you’re one of them. To help ease that concern, Continue Reading
The cost of a home is up 24% since last year: Here are tips for handling a pricier down payment "Work with a group of like-minded friends or someone to hold you accountable to your goals." Home prices are skyrocketing - so how can your average homeowner handle a pricey down payment? Warburg Realty’s Karen Kostiw provided helpful insight for this article in addition to Jared Barnett of Compass Continue Reading
If you keep missing out on rental apartments because they are quickly disappearing, what should you do? Tips An obvious solution is to move fast when you see the apartment you want. Another tip is to tap into your personal and professional networks or identify the building you want to live in. Approach the management company directly, as well as give yourself as much lead time as Continue Reading
“[M]ake sure you have all the cash you will need for the transaction readily available. If you are receiving a gift, try to have it in the bank in advance.” The article discusses important topics Buyers Need to Know. Buying in a seller’s market is a nerve-wracking endeavor for most, but it doesn’t have to be. Melissa Cohn (quoted), William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Continue Reading
After a Moving into A New Home “In the News” in Caroline Biggs's article for Martha Stewart Magazine: "Five Important Things to Do After Moving Into a New Home". The article provides salient guidance to buyers on things to do after moving. A delight to be part of Martha Stewart's publication with my colleague Annie Gruenberger at Warburg. The Flow of the New Continue Reading
Discover some home buyer negotiating strategies for the next real estate transaction such as closing date, CEMA, and closing costs including mortgage points, appliances, upgrades, and other perks. Negotiation Strategies for Home Buyers Reporter Terri Williams of BobVila.com discusses home buyer negotiating strategies in her article “Did You Know You Could Negotiate This When Continue Reading
Terri Williams author of Real Homes articles highlights the best color to paint your house if you want to sell it fast. She spoke to experts about the paint colors homebuyers like most and the article highlights what they said to sell a home fast. The highlight of the best paint color to sell your home quickly is a neutral color. Neutral color, such as beige, Continue Reading
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