Is it a Buyer’s or Seller's Market? What Each Means for You
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it is essential that you are aware of the latest trends in the real estate market. That means you should generally know whether or not it’s a buyer’s or seller's market. Check out these easy ways to tell which is which and discover what market we’re in right now.
Rising Real Estate Values and other Housing Trends to Watch
The real estate industry relies on many different factors to influence the latest developments in housing trends. The economy and any legislation that affects it is always going to be a significant reason that the housing market fluctuates or remains stable, especially on Long Island. Therefore, you always have to pay attention to rising real[…]
How a Smart Home can be Both an Advantage and Disadvantage
Everywhere across the world, people are beginning to convert their living spaces into fully-functional smart homes. They are residential buildings that utilize the newest and most modern technologies and innovations to bring more control to homeowners. However, owning a smart home has its fair share of pros and cons, which are further explored[…]
A Real Estate Agent Break-Up Guide: When Enough is Enough
No one ever said buying or selling a home was easy, especially without the trusty guidance of a real estate agent. However, sometimes your experience with an agent isn’t all that you hoped it would be. Sometimes, the only solution is going your separate ways. But how are you going to know the time is right?
Proven Home Security Tips to Ensure Safer Long Island Living
Protecting your home is essential for ensuring the safety of your family and possessions. When you buy a new home, there are certain preventive measures and actions that you can take to safeguard it. Check out these home security tips so you can fortify your living space the right way.
Setting a House Sale Price that will get your Property Sold
If you’re looking to get your home sold in a timely manner, it’s important that you set a reasonable, attainable sales price to interest and attract potential buyers. Depending on your individual property, there are several factors that can determine your house sale price.
How an Interest Rate Hike Can Affect Homebuyers and Owners
In December of 2016, the Federal Reserve decided to increase the key overnight bank lending rate by a quarter of a percent for only the second time since the 2008 financial crisis. It may not seem like much, and it may only be a short-term deal, but this will produce major consequences for the housing market and affect long-term loan rates for[…]
Why an Open House is Still the Way to Go for Sellers
If you’re trying to sell your home, it’s important that you are aware of every avenue that you can pursue a potential sale through. Although many people wrote them off years ago, an open house is still one of the best ways to attract qualified buyers.
A Review of Mortgage Points and their Savings
When purchasing a new home, there is a seemingly endless number of factors that go into deciding how much you will pay. There’s your mortgage, taxes, insurance, closing fees and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. However, there are also ways that you can save yourself some money down the line. One way is by purchasing mortgage points.
Answers to All of Your Questions about Buying a House
Buying a house is often a tricky, convoluted process, especially when it’s your first time. For so many people, a home purchase is usually the most expensive thing they buy in their lifetime. Inevitably, you’re going to have some questions along the way. Luckily, we have the answers.
