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The rules about how showings and closings can take place and what agents can do will vary depending on local public health regulations, real estate association guidelines and individual comfort levels. You now may need to book an appointment for an open house. There may be waivers to sign before looking at a home. And get comfortable with those masks, sanitizing wipes and booties. These are the new realities of home buying, and agents say many of these protocols are likely to stick around. Buyers should expect hand sanitizer and masks to be part of any home-buying experience. But other aspects of house hunting andRead More →

  As I speak to clients in these times of lockdown and COVID-19 there are similar questions that kept coming up for most people. Following are some of the questions that we feel are on the minds of several property owners and I wanted to clarify a few things. Question One Can I skip my mortgage payment as per Governor’s announcement and what does that mean. Answer Please do not have any misconceptions about missing payments and permission granted by our Governor. Be sure to speak to your bank before you miss 30 to 60 or 90-day payment. All banks require that you have aRead More →

All the news in 2019 about a recession coming our way has fizzled out and most experts now agree it would be very unlikely. Even Federal Reserve officials saw a decreased likelihood of a recession over the next couple of years, according to minutes from their policy meetings in December 2019.1 Even if so — with the exception of the Great Recession of 2008 — the housing market has weathered other recessions since 1980, as year-over-year existing-home sales growth barely declined in all other previous recession in the last 40 years.2 Because of the the talk of recession, many buyers have been waiting for home prices to drop like theyRead More →

Buying a home (house, condo, co-op) can feel complex and overwhelming — and rightfully so — it is one of the most important decisions of your life. But with careful research and guidance, it really should not be too daunting of a task. This easy guide to home ownership will take you through the steps you will need to prepare for the journey, and get you into your dream home.   STEP ONE: FAMILY CONSENSUS Be sure the decision to purchase a home is discussed with every member of your household. If even one member of the family is against making such a life-changing decision,Read More →