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Posted on 10/18/2023

What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

If you're considering selling your house right now, it's likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about making a move in the first place. It’s true mortgage rates are higher right now, and that has...

Posted on 10/18/2023

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below): That can feel like a little bit of a gut punch if you’re thinking about...

Posted on 10/16/2023

Summit City, NJ Real Estate Market Update 10/16/2023

Click here to view Summit City, NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 10/16/2023

How to choose a down payment on a house

A major step in the homebuying process is paying the down...

Home Financing

Down Payment

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Posted on 10/11/2023

Chatham Boro, NJ Real Estate Market Update 10/11/2023

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Posted on 10/09/2023

Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have

Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. But the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller's agent, helps market and sell your house while advocating for you...

Posted on 10/09/2023

What is renters insurance & why do you need it?

Moving into a new rental can be exciting! However, you...

Renter

Insurance

Posted on 10/05/2023

New Providence Boro, NJ Real Estate Market Update 10/5/2023

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Posted on 10/04/2023

Home Prices Are Not Falling

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real...

Posted on 10/02/2023

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there's good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren't enough homes for sale. That means there’s an...

Posted on 10/02/2023

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend. In the...

Posted on 10/02/2023

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply

Some Highlights Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low. But real estate agents know exactly where to look and what...

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