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Home Buyers News and Advice
Hope Is on the Horizon for Today’s Housing Shortage
The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply can’t keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale. Anything over that indicates...
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Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer
Some Highlights Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams? If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s likely high demand for your current house, and...
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Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for children to learn, a gym, and a large yard are all examples of amenities...
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The Right Expert Will Guide You Through This Unprecedented Market
In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can advise you on important things like pricing your home correctly or the first steps to take when you’re ready to buy. However, the...
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3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market, which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed...
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Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate...
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Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy. The financial crisis that...
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Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast
Some Highlights In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea. Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has...
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May 2021 Housing Market Update
Geoff Green, the host of the May 2021 Housing Market Update, welcomed viewers. Panelists for this month's update include Keren Gonen, Green Team New Jersey Realty; Carol Buchanan, Green Team New York Realty, and Michael Giannetto, Cross Country Mortgage. If you missed...
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Meet Ann Marie Hahr
Ann Marie Hahr brings over 18 years of real estate experience to Green Team New York Realty. Having lived in Pearl River for most of her life, Ann Marie has extensive knowledge of Rockland County. Now a resident of Warwick, Ann Marie's knowledge of Orange County has...
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Krissy Many Receives Broker’s License
Why pursue a broker's license? The exam to become a broker is lengthy and requires in-depth knowledge about real estate. It is undoubtedly more difficult than the exam needed to become a real estate agent. So, why did Krissy Many pursue this achievement? Her answer...
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Welcome Nerette Lewis
The Green Team is proud to announce that Nerette Lewis 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 Nerette Lewis to The Green Team New...
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Are NYC residents moving to the suburbs?
Are people really leaving NYC for the suburbs? Are NYC residents moving to the suburbs? Statistics show how Covid-19 has devastated New York City. The number of people with COVID-19 and the number of deaths is staggering. Social distancing is difficult. There is no...
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Resources for Covid-19 – for Family, Home and You
We are living in times that are unlike anything any of us have seen before. In the midst of a pandemic, home is now the place we shelter in. Whether we live alone or with family, our homes are where many of us spend most of our time. Schools are closed, as are...
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Green Team Realty’s Launch 2020 is about to take off!
It's an annual "start the year off right" tradition for Green Team Sales Associates. And so Green Team Realty's Launch 2020 is about to take off . Launch is a "friendly little competition" designed to enhance skills that will lead to excellent client service...
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The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your...
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How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing...
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Home Mortgage Rates by Decade
Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home...
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