Housing Market News

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 […]

Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp Now?

By Nicole McCormick | May 22, 2018

Some Highlights: According to the US Census Bureau, ‘millennials’ are defined as 18-36-year-olds. According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32. More and more ‘old millennials’ (25-36) are realizing that homeownership is within their grasp now! Contact one of Our Agents today! See […]

Don’t Wait to Sell Your House! Buyers Are Out Now

By Nicole McCormick | May 22, 2018

Recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that now is a great time to sell your home. The concept of ‘supply & demand’ reveals that the best price for an item is realized when the supply of that item is low and the demand for that item is high. Let’s see how […]

How Current Interest Rates Can Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

By Nicole McCormick | May 22, 2018

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. Purchasing power, simply put, is […]

Orange County Real Estate Market Report for May 2018

By Nicole McCormick | May 21, 2018

Green Team Business Review – May 2018 The numbers tell a story all their own.  Despite the lack of inventory on the market, despite the specter of rising interest rates, loss of deductions due to new tax laws, etc., the Green Team is doing something very right and finding people buyers for their homes and […]

Sussex County Real Estate Market Report for May 2018

By Nicole McCormick | May 21, 2018

Green Team Business Review – May 2018 The numbers tell a story all their own.  Despite the lack of inventory on the market, despite the specter of rising interest rates, loss of deductions due to new tax laws, etc., the Green Team is doing something very right and finding people buyers for their homes and […]

How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value Over the Last Year?

By Nicole McCormick | May 13, 2018

Home values have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. In CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report, they revealed that national home prices have increased by 6.7% year-over-year. CoreLogic broke down appreciation even further into four price ranges, giving us a more detailed view than if we had simply looked at the year-over-year increases in national median home price. The […]

What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | May 13, 2018

What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home? We recently shared that national home prices have increased by 6.7% year-over-year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained historically low which has allowed many buyers to enter the market. As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values […]

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