Buying a home Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The pride homeownership offers The sense of stability In the same survey, 41% of respondents say they’d rather own a home than […]
Agency News and Awards Agent Spotlight on Kasey Malone Hi! My name is Kasey Malone and I am a realtor with the Green Team. I have also worked in NYC on the upper East side as an agent before coming to The Green Team. I live and get to work here in the beautiful Hudson Valley.  Before entering the real estate profession, what did you do? […]
Housing Market News What’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market? Some Highlights Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply. Low mortgage rates and generational trends have created an increased demand for homes. Meanwhile, the slower pace of new home construction and homeowners staying in their homes longer have both led to today’s low supply. If you’re thinking of selling, let’s connect to talk about our local area and how you can […]
Buying a home 111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing the racial income and wealth […]
Housing Market News What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market? There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is very low, prices […]
Buying a home The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate surpassed 3%. In a press release accompanying the survey, Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, explains: […]
Selling a Home 4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall   Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are four simple tips to make sure you maximize the […]
Buying a home Reasons Renters Buy Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility than renting. If you’re ready to take advantage of the perks of homeownership, let’s connect to explore your options. Contact one of Our […]
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Buying a home As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to increase your net worth. This boost to your wealth comes in […]
Agency News and Awards Leading with passion, faith, and focus- Geoff Green on the Michael Esposito Show!   Check out Green Team Realty‘s founder Geoff Green on The Michael Esposito Show!! Geoff discusses with Michael in a one on one sit down how he leads with passion, faith, and focus! They discuss how Geoff went from collecting garbage from the side of the road to the owner of Green Team Realty as […]
Housing Market News September 2021 Housing Market Update The September 2021 Housing Market Update was moderated by Geoff Green and held on September 21 at 12 p.m. The entire webinar is available here if you missed it live or if you’d like to watch it again. Where things are… And where they’re headed This quote from Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American, […]
Buying a home Don’t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own – an Agent Can Help If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time and money by managing […]
Buying a home Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars and weighing low mortgage rates versus price appreciation as you search for […]
Buying a home If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough? In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically negotiate […]
Agency News and Awards Edward Sattler Top Agent Award Top Agent Award   Edward Sattler of Green Team New York Realty has received the Top Agent Award for Fastest Growing Agent.  Homesnap, a nationwide home search portal, has recognized agents showing standout performance in 2020 and 2021. Homesnap’s Top Agent Awards highlight real estate agents nationwide.  This includes top producers who have shown remarkable growth in their business. […]
Selling a Home It’s Still a Sellers’ Market Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be why 73% of people believe it’s a good time to sell. Sellers, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Let’s connect so you can take advantage […]
Buying a home Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourself […]
Buying a home Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment is the biggest hurdle. That […]
Agency News and Awards Welcome Jeffrey Parmigiani The Green Team is proud to announce that Jeffrey Parmigiani has decided to join our Vernon, NJ office. We’re excited to have him on our team and look forward to helping him grow!  Please join us in Welcoming Jeffrey Parmigiani to The Green Team New Jersey!
Buying a home Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need? A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people thought working from home would be temporary, so they chose […]