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Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

September 19, 2023

For SellersInterest RatesHousing Market UpdatesSelling Myths

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so is home equity. Here’s what you need to know.

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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

September 18, 2023

For SellersHousing Market UpdatesSelling Myths

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.

But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new l...

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

September 12, 2023

For BuyersFirst Time Home BuyersMove-Up BuyersHousing Market UpdatesBuying Myths If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and are rising across the country. And data shows, experts for...

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more. Owning real estate means more than just having a home—it’s an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a stable and secure asset that tends to increase in value as time goes on. Let’s connect if you’re ready to buy a home and invest in your future...

Long Island Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

July 6, 2023

For SellersHousing Market UpdatesSelling Myths

One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on active listings, or homes for sale in a given month, as it compares to more normal levels.

According to a recent...

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

 

March 31, 2023

For BuyersInfographicsFirst Time Home BuyersMove-Up BuyersBuying Myths

Some Highlights

• If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs.
• Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more.
• Let’s connect so I can answer your questions about the homebuying process.

 

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Realtors - You Can Earn More Than You Earn

It’s natural to want to keep as much hard-earned cash as possible, but top real estate pros know, you have to be in it for more than just the money if you want to make it. Many still prioritize commission splits when weighing their brokerage options; even companies like PrepAgent® that list it as the number one item on their 15 Things to Consider When Looking for a Broker to Work For. But Andy Gerron, sales representative and 17-year real estate vetera...