Before you buy a home, it’s essential to plan. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs Continue Reading
Key Takeaways Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%. Let’s connect to make sure you have a trusted Continue Reading
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Turnaround Signs for the Housing Market Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming down, Continue Reading
Manhattan Market Report for the week ending October 28th is anemic as we move into the new month. Supply and Pending Sales are both down slightly. Supply closed out at 7,765 and Pending Sales 2,678, maintaining the market pulse in buyer leverage territory at.35% As we began the month of November, Stocks tumbled as trading commenced. Traders also assessed better-than-expected Continue Reading
If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that namesake may not be appropriate anymore. Millennials, the largest generation, are a Continue Reading
With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there are concrete data to show why this is nothing like the last time. There’s Still a Shortage of Homes on Continue Reading
Manhattan Market supply is underwhelming, and we should begin to see a seasonal trend downward as we move into the holidays. Supply has risen slightly for the week of October 21st and stands at 7,748. Pending Sales are down almost 2%; 2,714. Market Pulse The market pulse measuring the ratio of supply and demand seems to be evidencing the beginning of the Continue Reading
This season brings upon the striking tree’s hues of oranges, yellows, purples, reds, and browns. Additionally, the many townhouses and buildings feel the spirit of the season too. Particularly, as you stroll through Gramercy admiring the classic and historic townhouses. You will be enveloped by the mystique and charm of the neighborhood. Moreover, only residents Continue Reading
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s Continue Reading
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