By Clifton Parker on
More Young People Are Buying Homes There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American, explains why millennials have put off certain milestones...
By Lisa Longest on
Are you seriously considering putting an offer on a home or already have put one in? Make sure you've had a thorough look at the seller's disclosure statement. In most states, a person selling a home is required to document any known defects with the home for potential buyers, including...
By Lisa Longest on
If you're in the process of buying or selling a home, you may wonder why the county assessment is different than the market and appraised value of the home. Why is your home assessed at $200,000 through the county, but your real estate agent is telling you to list it...
By Lisa Longest on
Most home searches begin online. In fact, According to the National Association of Realtors 93% of home buyers visit websites when searching for homes. The sellers begin calculating the sale price of their home by visiting Home Estimation Websites online. While such sites may offer knowledge or facts on some properties, they...
By Lisa Longest on
AT HOME WITH LISA- BUYER'S, SELLER'S OR BALANCED MARKET? Buyer's Market Buyer's market is more favorable toward the buyer- more inventory, lower prices. This is an ideal situation for a buyer as those looking to sell their home are more willing to negotiate. Buyers usually end up with a great...
By Lisa Longest on
When a home is "For Sale", it's just that-for sale. In reality though, there are many terms that are associated with a home for sale that can mean very different things about the status of the home. It's very likely that at some point your Real Estate Agent may mention...
By Sharad Gupta on
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping...
By Sharad Gupta on
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and...
By Shirley Lucas on
2021 is my 50th year of being licensed real estate in Florida. Yes you read that correctly and it was not a typo, 50 years, in Florida real estate. My husband, Chad, is the Broker for Global Realty LLC, a commercial brokerage office. In addition to the full real estate...
By Sharad Gupta on
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive...
By Betsy Brooks on
If you are interested in Buying or Selling a home in Pasadena, Maryland or any surrounding counties! We am here to help! As a member of The Hulsman Group our achievements in Real Estate can be attributed to two simple facts - We love our work & thrive on the...
By Sharad Gupta on
As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout the health crisis, some are wondering if they should move to improve their mental health and well-being. This is no...