Now that the housing market has rebounded and with interest rates relatively low, this is a very good time to consider buying a new house. And the best time to start saving for that big purchase is, well, yesterday or last month or, better yet, last year. But it’s never too late to start if … Continued
Finding the perfect house is a big enough job. But then you have to put together an attractive offer in order to be the winning bidder so that you can actually purchase that dream home. And there is a lot more to putting together an offer than just settling on the price you’re willing to … Continued
An individually owned, single-family dwelling with at least two floors and usually sharing a wall with another such dwelling, a townhouse is a different animal from a single-family detached house or a condominium. As a result, selling a townhouse requires targeting a different kind of buyer with different needs. That’s why we want you to … Continued
First-time home buyers usually find the whole process more than a little intimidating and daunting and so have tons of questions they need answers to. There is indeed a lot to understand and many pieces that have to be in place. Otherwise, you run the risk of making an enormously costly mistake in the largest … Continued
Buying a home is stressful, with buyers’ emotions often running the gamut from excitement to fear. A buyer’s agent is there to help buyers navigate the process, prevent confusion and help get the best deal on the desired home. Finding the right person to help you find a home in NJ isn’t as simple as … Continued
It goes without saying that you want to get the best price you can for your house, and you probably also want to sell it as quickly as possible. And if you’re not listing during the spring season, but instead during fall, that may seem like a tough job. But it can be done. First, … Continued
Buying a home is a BIG step, both financially and in how it will affect your lifestyle. You will, after all, more than likely be paying on that mortgage for the next 15 to 30 years. So you want to do everything you can – especially avoiding common buyer mistakes – to ensure you don’t … Continued
Taking on the (often) 30-year responsibility of mortgage for a huge purchase like a new home can be a scary proposition. On closer examination, though, many people’s fears about a home mortgage turn out to be unfounded or not as big as they seem, at least. Let’s walk through the top 4 mortgage scares for … Continued
On any big-ticket purchase, you (naturally) want to get the best deal you can. Since buying a house will likely be the largest purchase of your life, you will especially want to ensure you’re getting a good deal. But that can be difficult to do because buying a house is such a complex transaction. And … Continued
You need to sell your townhouse, and you want to sell it fast. But, compared to single-family houses and condos, townhouses present a unique set of challenges and offer different selling points that you need to keep in mind before you ever list. Basically, for a fast sale, you need to get three things right: … Continued
Stefano Grottoli – Realtor®