Real Estate and Buying Tips from Our Local Experts

Savvy home buyers know that winter is typically a good time to embark on a house hunt, since much of their competition stays holed up at home until spring. But this winter, buyers might notice that despite the cold and the holidays, they've got company. Lots of it, in fact....

Are you looking for your forever home? Naples FL has made the top 10 places to live in many publications the past several year's. The articles attribute Naples to one of the healthiest places to live as well as, safest, happiest and friendliest. Of course we think it’s the most beautiful...

In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their...

Touring a house is like going on a first date: It's your chance to get a sense of whether this home is the one. Can you envision baking cookies in that kitchen, or cracking a beer on that back deck? But in this day and age, with so many houses to see...

Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immunity to the economic impacts of the coronavirus is the housing market. Housing has experienced a strong V-shaped recovery and is now exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This is largely because the economic distress...

One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter. Maybe it’s time to start thinking about buying a home, especially when...

5 Things You Need To Know About Selling Your House in Mantoloking, New Jersey Whether you are looking to sell a home for financial reasons or want to move to a bigger and better house, it can be overwhelming. Many factors come into play, especially in Mantoloking, New Jersey, where...

About 3 million Americans are in mortgage forbearance plans as of October 2020, which allow them to temporarily stop making payments, according to data firm Black Knight. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to jolt the economy, more people will face financial difficulty, including how to pay their monthly mortgage bill. “The...

Few things are as exciting as purchasing a newly constructed home. Everything is pristine and, presumably, will last for a very long time. However, just because a house is new doesn’t mean it’s free of flaws. There are a lot of factors that could make a brand-new home a less...

In the midst of the pandemic, people are staying home more than ever—and, for many, all that time at home has made them realize that they’re not exactly thrilled with their dwellings. It’s OK to admit that not all of the pandemic has been terrible. We’ve gotten out of some...

I remember moving to Florida and noticing multiple communities as we traveled around learning the area. They had beautifully landscaped entrances that gave way to gorgeous homes, the brick or stone entryway proudly emblazoned with the neighborhood's name.  That name is usually written in an elegant script and you somehow...

If you imagined 2020 was the year you would finally list your house for sale, you may have hit the brakes on those plans when the coronavirus pandemic arrived. But now, we’re more than six months into the COVID-19 era with no clear end in sight. As many people continue...