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 […]
Buying a home Is It Time To Move on to a New Home? If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners sold their houses after an average of just five years. Today, that number has more than doubled to over 10 […]
Housing Market News Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale. If this sounds like good news to you, let’s connect today so you can capitalize on the unique opportunity you have […]
Agency News and Awards Congrats to Ted Van Laar and Charles Nagy For Reaching the Cap! [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Congratulations From Geoffrey Green, President Of Green Team Realty, To Ted Van Laar and Charles Nagy for reaching the commission cap for Company Dollar Contribution in 2021! Geoff Green’s thoughts about Ted Van Laar and Charles Nagy:   […]
Housing Market News Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing? An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes that […]
Buying a home 5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams. Below are five things to keep in mind […]
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Agency News and Awards Welcome Brian Cisek The Green Team is proud to announce that Brian Cisek has decided to join our Warwick, NY office. We’re excited to have him on our team and look forward to helping him grow!  Please join us in Welcoming Brian Cisek to The Green Team New York!
Agency News and Awards Welcome Linda Carbone The Green Team is proud to announce that Linda Carbone has decided to join our Warwick, NY office. We’re excited to have her on our team and look forward to helping her grow!  Please join us in Welcoming Linda Carbone to The Green Team New York!
Buying a home The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the experts. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major […]
Selling a Home Why It’s Still Safe To Sell Your Home If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. Real estate professionals are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you safe. And experts say these practices […]
Buying a home Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to understand why […]
Housing Market News Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022? One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House Price […]
Housing Market News Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comfort to those individuals who are facing challenges today.If you haven’t […]
Selling a Home Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later. 1. Your House Will […]
Selling a Home Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House Some Highlights Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise. To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition. If you’re ready to sell, don’t guess on the price. Let’s connect today so we price your house to attract multiple offers and maximize your return […]
Agency News and Awards Congrats to Barbara Tesa For Reaching the Cap! Congratulations From Geoffrey Green, President Of Green Team Realty, To Barbara Tesa for reaching the commission cap for Company Dollar Contribution in 2021! Geoff’s thought on Barbara hitting cap:   “Barbara’s professionalism and work ethic set her apart from the competition.  She is super sharp, very responsive, and always doing her best for her clients. Barbara […]
Agency News and Awards Congrats to Carol Buchanan For Reaching the Cap! Congratulations From Geoffrey Green, President Of Green Team Realty, To Carol Buchanan for reaching the commission cap for Company Dollar Contribution in 2021! Geoff’s thoughts on Carol hitting cap:   “A true professional is probably the best way to describe Carol Buchanan.  She is smart, detailed, kind, and always responds promptly.  I have to admit she […]
Agency News and Awards Congrats to Nancy Sardo For Reaching the Cap! Congratulations From Geoffrey Green, President Of Green Team Realty, To Nancy Sardo for reaching the commission cap for Company Dollar Contribution in 2021! Geoff’s thoughts about Nancy reaching cap:   “I am not sure that there is another Realtor in our marketplace with a bigger heart than Nancy Sardo.  She truly goes out of the way […]