There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price at a record rate. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): Homes typically sell within 17 days (compared to 26 days one year ago). The average home sold has five offers to pick […]
If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportunity to get more home for your money. The challenge is inventory. Like you, many buyers want to capitalize on these market conditions, and it’s leading to more buyer competition and bidding […]
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership is Affordable Housing, author Mike Loftin illustrates how homeowners increase their equity and their wealth simply by making […]
The real estate market is soaring today. Residential home values are rising, and that’s a big win for homeowners. In 2020, there was a double-digit increase in home values – a trend that’s expected to head toward similar levels this year. However, skyrocketing prices are causing some to start questioning affordability in the current housing […]
Photo Credit: James Wheeler Fall is here and if you are looking to go to a pumpking picking in Monmouth or Ocean counties, here is a list of places you can go to find the next great pumpkin. I am also highlighting which farms are dog friendly as well. MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY A. Casola […]
By Larissa Runkle of Realtor.com Like most major milestones in life, becoming a first-time homeowner comes with quite a few learning curves. Even after you close on the house and it becomes officially yours, there’s still a lot to learn when it comes to taking care of the place—and setting yourself up for long-term success. […]
By Clare Trapasso of Realtor.com Many of today’s homebuyers are suffering from sticker shock—and not just over astronomical home prices. Nearly half of homeowners, 44%, report they weren’t aware of the costs associated with buying a home, according to a Realtor.com® survey in July of nearly 3,000 adults, including 1,800 homeowners. (About 400 of the […]
Like most appliances that we have in our homes, air conditioners offer a convenience that we not only enjoy, but couldn’t imagine a time being without. Yes, it’s true, we love our air conditioning and the cooling comfort that it provides in our homes when the climate outside is just too hot to handle. Ductless […]
By: Barbara Ballinger with REALTOR Magazine Water is not always our friend. Sure, we drink it, swim in it, and need it to survive, but when it comes to homes, it can destroy the foundation, says home inspector Thomas Dabb of Immaculate Home Inspections in South Orange, N.J. Water can enter a home from the exterior and […]
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There are always things to do in order to get your home ready to put on the market. Some are large ticket items, some small, and some may not be necessary at all. It takes a pair of skilled eyes to help you separate the must-do from the don’t-bother. An experienced, savvy real estate agent […]
Let’s compare how the real estate market in Monmouth and Ocean counties performed in August compared to last year. Unlike previous months since the pandemic, August saw a decrease in the number of homes sold compared to last year in each category. While inventory continues to remain low, prices are still higher than last year […]