It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier.
As a seller, knowing your home’s worth helps you price it corr...
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It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.¹ Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property cate...
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Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks.
The effort is worthwhile, h...
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6 Reasons to Stage Your Home Before Letting Buyers In
Why should I bother staging my home? What do I get back for the time and effort I put into it? This is one of the most common home-staging questions among sellers, especially those who ar...
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Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.
In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.¹And while some market sect...
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Tax Savings: Since Ocean Township, New Jersey, is located in Monmouth County, the property taxes are lower compared to nearby towns in more expensive counties.
Location: Ocean Township is located right at the intersection of the ...
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Affordable Housing: Staten Island offers some of the most affordable housing options in New York City. It is significantly more affordable than its sister boroughs, offering both single-family homes and apartments.
Closeness to M...
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Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. ¹Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expe...
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Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.¹
Buying a home...
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