Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s why selling this winter is a win for you. Today’s buyers […]
Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much have home values appreciated over the last 12 months? According to the […]
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates […]
From Realtor.com Need to know how to estimate property taxes? You’ve come to the right place! Most people know that homeownership requires coughing up copious amounts of money. There’s your mortgage, of course, but the costs hardly end there. You will also have to pay property tax. If you already own a home, you can look […]
Posted at NAR.com More homeowners have become pet owners since the pandemic, and homeowners are showing a willingness to move for their pet. In fact, 43% of pet owners say they’d be willing to move to accommodate their pet, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. What’s more, 68% of pet owners surveyed by realtor.com® say they […]
byLAUREN WELLBANK via Apartment Therapy.com A home warranty is a renewable home service plan that protects your home systems and appliances — like HVAC systems and hot water heaters — when breakdowns occur. While homeowners insurance policies often only cover catastrophes, warranties are designed to help pay for the things that wear out or break from […]
By: Mary Chao of NorthJersey.com Where’s the most expensive place to live in pricey New Jersey? Alpine, the tony northern Bergen County town where mansions stare down from the heights of the Palisades, is once again in the top spot. Homes in Alpine’s ZIP code of 07620 have fetched a median sales price of $2 million so […]
By Jeff Tucker via Zillow Monthly home value appreciation slowed to 1.3% in October; above the pre-pandemic record of 1.1%, but well below the high of 2% set in July. The typical U.S. home value grew by 19.2% from October 2020. Inventory was down in October, in line with seasonal norms, and remains far below pre-pandemic […]
Guest Post by: Mike Longsdon As The Mortgage Reports notes, it’s true that spring is the most popular time to sell a home. However, selling your home in the colder months comes with its own benefits. For one, there is less competition to worry about. Also, people who are looking for a home in the […]
Let’s compare how the real estate market in Monmouth and Ocean counties performed in October compared to last year. Check out the infographics I created based on the information supplied by the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors (MORR). Compared to the number of homes sold in every category, less homes sold last month than in the […]
Items that stay It’s important to understand that some items inside and outside your house are part of your home sale. Many of these items are fixtures, meaning they’re physically and permanently attached to your home or property. Remember that you can choose not to include some of these items in the sale of your […]
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households lost […]