Story Time! You Need to Get Pre-Approved
Back in October – about six months ago – I received an inquiry on a listing here in town: it was 155 Thackeray Drive, a beautiful expanded split level that was listed for $925,000. I met this prospect and his wife at the property. Although this couple liked the house, they experienced a bit of […]
Could You Use an Extra $72,000?
What’s going on with Home Prices? Watch this video to learn all about the current prices of homes, the market conditions that brought us to this point, the predictions of where they are going in the future, and how you could make an extra $72,000. Could You Use an Extra $72000? If you purchased a […]
Two Questions to Ask Yourself …. Where Are Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Headed?
Thinking about buying a home this year? It’s the time of year for me when I receive two types of calls: The buyers are ready NOW, the sellers may not be ready until April – see the problem? So, as a buyer, take this time to really get yourself ready for the process. Read on […]
Is It Possible to Predict Interest Rates?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: affordability. While not at an all time high, mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been for the lifetime of many prospective buyers. Couple this with a lack of inventory and continued high buyer demand, and you have many people being priced out of the market. Keeping in […]
Choosing the Right Price for Your Somerset County House Still Matters
You can’t list the house high just because it’s a seller’s market. While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during 2021 and 2022, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and are seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows […]
Don’t Wait for the Rates to Drop – 3% Won’t happen!
If you’ve decided to postpone buying a home because of the current interest rates, it’s possible that you could wait longer than you’d planned. While some forecasters predict that rates will decline over the next 12 months, they don’t see rates dropping below 5% any time soon. So Don’t Wait for the Rates to […]
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
Look at this and then tell me what you think. Is real estate a good investment? www.TheBlanchardTeam.com Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making […]
When Did You Buy Your Basking Ridge Home?
Can you believe how long you’ve owned your home? They say that the days are long, but the years are short. Having been in our home here in Basking Ridge since 1998, we wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment! Did you know that property values have increased significantly over the last few years? Most homeowners have […]
What is your home WORTH?
Did you know that property values have increased significantly over the last few years? Most homeowners have more equity than they realize, and believe it or not, the rise in interest rates has not put a damper on buyer demand. Find out what your home is worth below We are facing a serious lack of […]
Don’t Make These Mortgage Application Mistakes
Did you just submit your mortgage application? Don’t Make These Mistakes! Like many people do in the new year, you might be getting ready to buy your next home! The first thing you’ll need to do is meet with a mortgage rep in order to understand what sort of loan is best for you. Once […]