Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren't buying up the market. They're backing out of it.Invest
Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.
After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you.The Numbers May Be Starting To TurnFor
Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type of home.Condos and townhomes can be a great
Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as fast as they w
Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.
Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here's the thi
Co-ops for Sale in Nassau County: Where to Look and What to Know
Buying in Nassau County · Co-ops Co-ops for Sale in Nassau County: Where to Look and What to Know Co-op apartments are usually the lowest-cost way to own in Nassau County's village downtowns — and the purchase works differently from a house. Here is where the co-ops are, what you are buying, and how
The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think
You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those were the "unicorn years
One Nassau County Neighborhood Feature That Increases Home Value: Dog Parks
Local Insights · Home Value · Nassau County, NY One Nassau County neighborhood feature that increases home value: dog parks A measured look at why a nearby dog park — and the walkable, amenity-rich blocks it tends to sit on — shows up in what buyers will pay for a Nassau County home. Qualitative, no
Pros and Cons of Moving to Rockville Centre
Buying on the South Shore · Rockville Centre Pros and Cons of Moving to Rockville Centre An honest look at what you trade for and against when you buy in this Nassau County village — the walkable downtown and the rail commute on one side, the cost of living and the co-op learning curve on the other.