Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

However, this rise in interest rates is in turn slowing down the growth of property values which can potentially benefit buyers. Keeping this in mind, here are our recommendations for buying a home in the current market. It’s a better time for negotiations on the buyer’s side. Looking For Your Dream Home?

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Essentially, this means that half the time, Zillow’s home value estimates are within 7.49% of the actual value. In a world where buyers and sellers are already skeptical of real estate agents, Zillow only makes things harder for them, therefore causing conflict and distrust.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 10, 2024

How this can Decrease Value : Swimming pools can take up most of the yard space and can be expensive to maintain. A property’s value can be negatively affected if the pool is in need of a lot of repairs. For those kinds of buyers, this does add value to the property.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 4, 2022

Decrease Value : Swimming pools can take up most of the yard space and can be expensive to maintain. The home’s value can be negatively affected if the pool needs a lot of repairs. Some buyers do not want to deal with the added maintenance and costs involved with owning a pool. Fewer buyers equal less demand.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 8, 2023

The possibilities are endless, but no matter what it ends up being used for, having a shed can increase the value of your home. Some potential buyers are even more attracted to a home because it has a shed! Continue reading to learn 4 ways adding a shed to your home can increase your property value: 1.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 1, 2022

By designing an engaging, move-in-ready atmosphere, buyers may be more committed to and willing to increase their offer — often above the asking price. Before beginning the hunt for a house, buyers scouring home design trends on Instagram and Pinterest will have expectations of how their future home should look.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2022

A Lovely Aesthetic Another reason a shed can increase the value of your home is because of the beautiful aesthetic it brings. A buyer’s first impression of a home is extremely important and the first impression is usually judged by a home’s aesthetic. appeared first on Lamacchia Realty.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Most of the buyers I work with don’t have extra resources available, so the fact that they can purchase a home with zero down makes the transaction feasible,” says Benny Dinsmore , a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker in Frisco, TX. Most conventional buyers have to pay private mortgage insurance if they put less than 20% down.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What Is A Buyer's Agent? What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? We have all that answered and more If you are wondering if you should use a Buyer's Agent the answer is easy, yes. At Raleigh Realty we have some of the best Buyer Agents and Realtors on our team.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These rising insurance rates have buyers concerned about affordability and home value. Obtaining Home Insurance in Florida. The post Property Insurance Reform in Florida Sets Out to Stabilize Market appeared first on Lamacchia Realty. At the same time, it shortens the deadline for property claims to be filed.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 9, 2023

When evaluating furniture items, try to envision what potential buyers would see when looking at online photos or visiting an open house – resist the urge to include any décor items in these photos as they detract from the size of the space available. The post Tips to Declutter Your Home for the New Year appeared first on Lamacchia Realty.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2021

As it starts to potentially slide back into its regular rhythm, buyers may find themselves in unfamiliar territory. For almost 12 months, the market inventory has been so low that buyers have become used to bidding wars. This is exactly what frustrated buyers have been begging for from the market for the past 12 months.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Most of the buyers I work with don’t have extra resources available, so the fact that they can purchase a home with zero down makes the transaction feasible,” says Benny Dinsmore , a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker in Frisco, TX. Most conventional buyers have to pay private mortgage insurance if they put less than 20% down.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

This means that it's harder to know a local neighborhood well before searching for homes. Changing locations may make it feel like committing to a home isn't worth the effort, too. With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

This highlights the importance of Avoiding the 9 Most Common Mistakes Buyers Make. Do You Want To Buy A Home Now? Avoid 9 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make. Buyers Beware? In regards to real estate, on one hand, it should make the value of the assets larger in dollar terms (e.g. Remember: real estate is hyper-local!

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As Anthony states in his 2024 predictions , the market will continue shifting and may even improve slightly for buyers and sellers alike, but we are not out of the woods in terms of housing market ebbs and flows quite yet. What does this mean for Buyers ? Buyers, make sure you don’t make these house hunting mistakes !

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As Anthony states in his 2024 predictions , the market will continue shifting and may even improve slightly for buyers and sellers alike, but we are not out of the woods in terms of housing market ebbs and flows quite yet. What does this mean for Buyers ? Buyers, make sure you don’t make these house hunting mistakes !

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As Anthony states in his 2024 predictions , the market will continue shifting and may even improve slightly for buyers and sellers alike, but we are not out of the woods in terms of housing market ebbs and flows quite yet. What does this mean for Buyers ? Buyers, make sure you don’t make these house hunting mistakes !

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As Anthony states in his 2024 predictions , the market will continue shifting and may even improve slightly for buyers and sellers alike, but we are not out of the woods in terms of housing market ebbs and flows quite yet. What does this mean for Buyers ? Buyers, make sure you don’t make these house hunting mistakes !

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Although slight, the number of homes listed was up 0.02% compared to this time last year which is a good indicator of market activity as things aren’t decreasing. What does this mean for Buyers ? Important to note that although home prices are rising, they aren’t rising nearly as much given market conditions. What’s next?

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What does this mean for Buyers ? Inventory levels in Connecticut are not increasing nearly enough to meet the buyer demand in the market. As a result, there is increased competition for available homes and average prices have continued to increase as well. cities per the Zillow Home Value Index. What’s next?

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Single families: $528,879 (2022) | $565,163 (2023) Condominiums: $303,917 (2022) | $316,041 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is down by 9.8% 2023: 2,965 2022: 3,415 2021: 4,457 Data provided by SmartMLS then compared to the prior year. Additionally, the number of homes listed is down 9.8%.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Single families: $506,346 (2022) | $560,286 (2023) Condominiums: $290,303 (2022) | $352,789 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is down by 1.4% What does this mean for Buyers ? Mortgage options such as buydowns or assumptions could be great options for buyers in this market. What’s next?

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As Anthony states in his 2024 predictions , the market will continue shifting and may even improve slightly for buyers and sellers alike, but we are not out of the woods in terms of housing market ebbs and flows quite yet. What does this mean for Buyers ? Buyers, make sure you don’t make these house hunting mistakes !

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Single families: $705,929 (2022) | $735,899 (2023) Condominiums: $593,201 (2022) | $664,637 (2023) Multi-families: $651,412 (2022) | $673,387 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is down by 10.4% Sellers, pricing your home right is crucial in this market. when compared to August 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What does this mean for Buyers ? Even though inventory levels are increasing, they aren’t increasing enough to meet the buyer demand in the market. As a result, there is increased competition for available homes and average prices have continued to increase as well. What does this mean for Sellers ? What’s next?

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Single families: $559,314 (2022) | $621,869 (2023) Condominiums: $293,165 (2022) | $335,346 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is down by 14.5% when compared to July 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Single families: $527,049 (2022) | $580,585 (2023) Condominiums: $393,648 (2022) | $430,978 (2023) Multi-families: $441,429 (2022) | $556,772 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is down by 6.7% when compared to August 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does this mean for Buyers ? More inventory translates to more options for buyers as well as potentially less competition and a stabilization or eventual reduction in home prices! As such, buyer affordability is still diminished due to mortgage rates and increasing home prices. What does this mean for Sellers

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What does this mean for Buyers ? Even though inventory levels are increasing, they aren’t increasing enough to meet the buyer demand in the market. As a result, there is increased competition for available homes and average prices have continued to increase as well. What does this mean for Sellers ? What’s next?

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 25, 2023

Knowing this, serious buyers should be ready to strike with updated preapprovals and be informed about their mortgage options, including buydowns and assumptions , to ensure that they can be successful in this market. For sellers who cannot wait to list their homes due to changes in life circumstances (e.g.,

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 19, 2023

2023: 561 2022: 867 2021: 903 Data provided by Warren Group & MLSPIN then compared to the prior year. Additionally, the number of homes listed is down 12%. What does this mean for Buyers ? Affordability remains a chief concern amongst buyers given increased mortgage rates, inflation, etc., when compared to September 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 24, 2023

Many buyers took advantage of rates when they dipped since financing with a lower rate increases overall buyer affordability! In Q1 2023, the number of homes listed in Massachusetts was the lowest in recorded history. Sellers, list your home NOW for the most money ! when compared to March 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 25, 2023

With that said, serious buyers should be ready to strike with updated preapprovals and be informed about their mortgage options, including buydowns and assumptions , to ensure that they can be successful in this market. For sellers who cannot wait to list their homes due to changes in life circumstances (e.g.,

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The number of homes listed was up 6.7% What does this mean for Buyers ? October proved to be a challenging month for buyers, with mortgage rates reaching levels not seen for more than 20 years, and inventory levels still unable to support demand. What does this mean for Sellers ? sometimes change is inevitable!

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 28, 2023

Buyers – lowered mortgage rates increase your affordability ! There are also several mortgage products available to you such as buydowns and assumptions that can make buying a home more feasible in this market. Also, we are starting to see more sellers list their homes (i.e., Sellers – get your home on the market !

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