Housing Market News

Home Prices Have Appreciated 6.9% in 2018

By Nicole McCormick | September 18, 2018

Between 1987 and 1999, which is often referred to as the ‘Pre-Bubble Period,’ home prices grew at an average of 3.6% according to the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every month, the economists at CoreLogic release the results of their Home Price Insights Report, which includes the actual year-over-year change in prices across the country and […]

Are Homebuyers Starting to Hit the ‘Pause’ Button?

By Nicole McCormick | September 16, 2018

For the last several years, buyer demand has far exceeded the housing supply available for sale. This low supply and high demand have led to home prices appreciating by an average of 6.2% annually since 2012. With this being said, three of the four major reports used to measure buyer activity has revealed that purchasing […]

August Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | August 30, 2018

The August Housing Market Update was held live on Facebook on Tuesday, August 14, at 9 a.m.  If you missed the live webinar, you can view it at your convenience by clicking here. Next month, the Housing Market Update webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 18 at 2 p.m.  You can sign up for […]

July Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | August 1, 2018

The July Housing Market Update was held live on Facebook on Tuesday, July 10, at 9 a.m.  If you missed the live webinar, you can view it at your convenience by clicking here. Meet the Panel Geoff Green moderated the webinar and also presented relevant statistics in a historical context.  Keren Gonen of Green Team […]

Housing Market Update for June 2018 & Impact of Federal Tax Reform on Housing Market

By Nicole McCormick | July 10, 2018

Orange & Sussex Counties – Housing Market Update for June 2018 and Impact of Federal Tax Reform on the Housing Market The Green Team went live on Facebook Tuesday, June 12 with its monthly housing market update. Geoff Green, President of the Green Team, moderated the event. Panelists included sales associates Vikki Garby and Kim […]

Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Nicole McCormick | July 9, 2018

  Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to climb to 5.1% by this time next year according to Freddie Mac. The impact your interest rate makes on your monthly mortgage cost is significant! […]

Homeowners & Appraisers See the Most Eye-to-Eye on Price in 3 Years

By Nicole McCormick | June 11, 2018

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5% (or more) over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. When prices are surging, it is difficult for […]

Did Tax Reform Kill the Luxury Market? NOT SO FAR!

By Nicole McCormick | June 11, 2018

The new tax code limits the deduction of state and local property taxes, as well as income or sales taxes, to a total of $10,000. When the tax reform legislation was put into law at the beginning of the year, some experts felt that it could have a negative impact on the luxury housing market. […]

UPDATE: The Cost of Renting vs. Buying [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Nicole McCormick | June 11, 2018

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.8%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.1%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if […]

Excitement is building at Green Team New Jersey Realty

By Nicole McCormick | June 7, 2018

Excitement is building at Green Team New Jersey Realty, which launched in September of 2016.  In less than two years it has become one of the top 20 real estate agencies in all of Sussex County.  Furthermore, it is now one of the top 5  agencies in Vernon.  Its formula for success is simple.  Follow […]

Moving Up to Your Dream Home? Don’t Wait!

By Nicole McCormick | May 22, 2018

Mortgage interest rates have risen by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year, and many assume that if mortgage rates rise, home values will fall. History, however, has shown this not to be true. Where are home values today compared to the beginning of the year? While rates have been […]

Renters Under 50 Want to Buy a Home!

By Nicole McCormick | May 22, 2018

Every year, the New York Federal Reserve publishes the results of their Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE). Each survey covers a wide range of topics including inflation, labor market, household finance, credit access and housing. One of the many questions asked in the housing section of the survey was: Assuming you had the financial resources […]

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