Category: Insights
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The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership
With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their…
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The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates to go Down
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise,…
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Vacation Home
Should you Buy a Vacation Home Before a Starter Home? At the height of the pandemic, a millennial packed up his family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge in upstate New York. Buying property was no small investment. Cities were largely shut down. Rural prices seemed attractive. Housing in Brooklyn was out of sight.…
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Home Pricing
Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means to YOU Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is…
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Loggers are busy
Loggers are working to chop away at the nation’s pandemic-spurred timber shortage, while also cashing in on record lumber prices. And, they are making progress: U.S. wood production just hit a 13 year high. While wood production is at a 13 year high, the cost of lumber remains at record levels. As of the week…
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5 Reasons to Sell This Winter!
Here are five reasons why listing your home to sell this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country despite the winter. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the…
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What a Pleasant Surprise
Newtown! You’ve Come to the Right Place! A gentleman stopped by my office on South Main Street in Newtown, last week, looking for directions to Hattertown Road. I asked some pertinant questions about his destination, and understood he was looking for Holcombe Hill Wildlife Preserve. It has the highest elevation point in the area, he…
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Smart Home: Where to Begin?
Using nothing but the sound of your voice, you can enjoy the benefits of a smart home! But why make your home a smart home? There is little doubt that having a fully connected home is the future of home safety, entertainment, and real-time information. Additionally, many home insurers are providing significant discounts for having…