It’s almost the weekend! Here’s what had us buzzing this week: Home prices jumped nearly 1% in May, with the index up more than 12% year-over-year. Yet mortgage rates continue to drop, now at their lowest since October. First home?Here’s what buyersdo—and should—look...
Month: May 2014
Out & About in the ‘burbs This Weekend: Memorial Day 2014!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Hope you’ve got some great plans in the works, be in beaches, BBQs or just some much-needed R&R. Here’s what to keep on your radar going into the weekend. Getting ready to close? Be sure you’ve got your closing costs covered, which, on...
Out & About in the ‘burbs This Weekend: May 16-18, 2014
It’s almost Friday! Lots going on this week: What are buyers demanding in their new homes? Plenty, including energy efficiencies, smaller land, and strong visual appeal. Avoid buyers’ remorse—look for these 5 things buyers wish they’d known or asked for going into the...
Out & About in the ‘burbs This Weekend: May 9-11, 2014
It’s the weekend! Here’s what’s going on in residential real estate right now. Million-dollar homes areselling at TWICEtheir historical average,rising nearly 8% in March from the same time last year. With that in mind, it’s probably no surprise thatproperties are in...
Out & About in the ‘burbs This Weekend!
Lots going on this week! New Metro-North schedules going into effect May 11thwill cut a few minutes off of the ride to Grand Central. Nationwide home prices are up nearly 13% year-over-year, after ongoing slowdowns in the last few months. The latest trend in homes?...