by M.Celata Real Estate | Mar 7, 2024 | Buyers, Demographics, Move-up Buyers, Sellers
If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Jan 24, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers
If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Jan 10, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply for your mortgage and before...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Jan 3, 2024 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 7, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Jul 3, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking...
