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How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today

How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a […]
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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?

Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because […]
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Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it?

Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it? What’s Causing Today’s Mortgage Rate Swings? If you’ve been tracking mortgage rates, you’ve probably noticed how much they’re has been Mortgage Rate Volatility. One day they climb, and the next they drop. Why all the ups and downs? Let’s explore the key reasons behind this volatility and what it […]
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Investors Buying Homes – Low Percentage?

Investors Buying Homes – It Really is a Small Percentage? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because big Wall Street […]

Real Estate How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a […]

Real Estate Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because […]

Real Estate Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it? Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it? What’s Causing Today’s Mortgage Rate Swings? If you’ve been tracking mortgage rates, you’ve probably noticed how much they’re has been Mortgage Rate Volatility. One day they climb, and the next they drop. Why all the ups and downs? Let’s explore the key reasons behind this volatility and what it […]

Real Estate Investors Buying Homes – Low Percentage? Investors Buying Homes – It Really is a Small Percentage? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because big Wall Street […]

Real Estate Two Seller Concerns about Selling Don’t Let These Two Seller Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now you may have the same two seller concerns as many owners. It might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re […]

Real Estate Home Prices Decline Headlines May be Deceptive Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at […]

Real Estate The Big Difference between a Homeowner and Renter Net Worth Richard Iarossi, REALTOR Coldwell Banker Realty 1300 Main Chapel Dr., Gambrills, MD 21054 443-995-9595 Cell 410-721-0103 Office richard.iarossi@cbmove.com richsellshomes.com #richardiarossirealtor #buyingvsrenting #croftonmd #annapolismd

Real Estate Should You Sell or Rent Your House? Should You Sell or Rent Your House? When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision, should you sell or rent your house? And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their […]

Real Estate Odenton MD Real Estate Market Report – November 13, 2024 As a real estate professional, it’s key to understand how different market metrics connect. Right now, the Months Supply of Inventory is 1.26, which points to a seller’s market where demand is higher than supply. This low inventory increases competition among buyers, often pushing prices up. The 26% rise in Months of Inventory over the […]

Real Estate More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have More Options To […]

Real Estate What is Motivating Homeowners to Move Right Now? What’s Motivating Homeowners to Move Right Now Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is one of the biggest […]

Real Estate Crofton MD Market Update November 2024 1. Looking to buy or sell a home in Crofton, MD? As a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Realty, I can help you navigate the market trends. With only 1.1 Months’ Supply of Inventory, accordingly, now is the time to make your move! #CroftonRealEstate #MarketTrends 2. Attention Buyers and Sellers in Crofton, MD! The List to […]

Uncategorized The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. But according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy a home without needing a down payment (see visual […]

Uncategorized ACHIEVE MORNING PERSON STATUS Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work before many of us even hit the snooze button for the first time. Here are five tips to help you […]

Uncategorized 5 Steps to Become a Home Buyer Introduction: Home buying process can be daunting, but with the right information and preparation, it can be a smooth process. Step 1: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage – Unless you are paying cash for a home, you will need to speak to a lender and get a pre-approval for a loan. This is not something that […]

Home Inspection Should I get a home inspection? Home Inspection It’s March 2022 and inventory is low when buyers are submitting offers on homes. In my experience, multiple offers are standard in many areas. Some buyers are foregoing performing a home inspection with the thought that maybe the seller would be enticed to accept their offer if no inspections were requested. A strategy […]

How to choose a REALTOR How to Choose a REALTOR® – Rich Iarossi, REALTOR® When working with a REALTOR it’s pretty important to consider a few things Richard Iarossi, REALTOR In this post, I’m going to go over some important items when selecting a REALTOR. Is your REALTOR full time? Many agents today consider real estate their side gig while they are working a full-time job elsewhere. As a […]