Home Purchase

What is second-largest group of homebuyers? The answer might surprise you

By Renee Morad - May 2018

A growing number of women are defying the challenges of single homeownership and realizing their goals.

Past imperfect? What you need to know before buying a historic home

By Danielle Baldwin - May 2018

Crown molding, mahogany wainscoting, custom built-ins … these is no denying old and historic homes have charms we can rarely find in contemporary architecture.

Navigating the condo financing process

By Daniel Goldstein - April 2018

For many first-time buyers, a condominium is a good entry into homeownership.

Impact of Millennials on the housing market

By Danielle Baldwin - April 2018

There has been a long-held stereotype that Millennials are still living at home and aren’t in a hurry to get into the housing market.

Multigenerational housing – what you need to know

By Danielle Baldwin - April 2018

Almost 30 years ago, in the days of chintz drapes and coral-colored couches, only 12 percent of Americans were living in multigenerational homes.

What not to do once your home is in escrow

By Daniel Goldstein - April 2018

Congratulations! You’re buying a new home. There’s much to be done.

Revisiting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – a homebuying primer

By Daniel Goldstein - February 2018

If you’re like 50 percent of Americans with a home loan, your mortgage likely isn’t owned by a bank or a lender anymore.

Strategies for optimizing your interest rate

By Daniel Goldstein - February 2018

It’s no secret that interest rates have been edging up as of late. The Federal Reserve has increasing fears of inflation and is gradually raising rates to keep the economy...

How to find a real estate hidden gem

By Renee Morad - February 2018

In March, we often have fleeting dreams of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, even if it’s just in good fun.

What’s up and what’s down in the Q4 2017 housing market?

By Susan Belknapp - February 2018

Home prices are up; inventory is down. This combination makes affordability and availability even more elusive for many prospective buyers, particularly first-time homebuyers.

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