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What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Shawn...
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Homebuyers: Hang in There
Some Highlights Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership improves your quality of life, and...
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Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home and many students taking...
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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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Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market
One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?” An ongoing shortage of home supply has created a hyper-competitive environment for hopeful buyers, leading to the ultimate sellers’ market. However, as the economy...
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When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money
Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and marketing your...
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A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners...
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Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No.
The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the most weight are the ones based on experience and expertise....
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What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021, but what does...
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Congrats to Kristi Anderson For Reaching the Cap!
Congratulations From Geoffrey Green, President Of Green Team Realty, To Kristi Anderson for reaching the commission cap for Company Dollar Contribution in 2021! Geoff's thoughts about Kristi hitting CAP: “Kristi is one of Sussex County's finest Realtors and her...
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Welcome Laurie Noble
The Green Team is proud to announce that Laurie Noble 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 Laurie Noble to The Green Team New...
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Meet Nerette Lewis
Nerette Lewis brings a unique skill-set with her to Green Team New York Realty. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a minor in sociology, from Lehman College, City University of New York. For the past 8 years, she has worked as a Registrar in...
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Green Team Client Appreciation Day
Green Team Client Appreciation Day - Saying Thank You with Pie It is no coincidence that our Client Appreciation Day takes place just before Thanksgiving.This is the time of year we reflect on who and what we are grateful for. We express our thanks to family and...
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November in Orange and Sussex Counties
November is a beautiful season here in Orange and Sussex Counties. The beauty of leaves changing color can still be seen. And, even when skies are gray, it's a gorgeous backdrop to the red barns and the fields that dot our counties. Of course, November brings many...
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October in Orange and Sussex Counties
It's October in Orange and Sussex Counties - and we know what that means! Fall is in full bloom and pumpkins dot the fields throughout these sister counties. Leaves change color, providing a breathtaking landscape. During October in Orange and Sussex Counties, there...
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Making a Home for the Brave Possible
Some Highlights from Making a Home for the Brave Possible: VA Home Loans provide unique opportunities for Veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families in recognition of their service to our Nation. For eligible individuals, options associated with VA Loans can...
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Why Today’s Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure
Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families impacted financially by COVID to delay mortgage payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when forbearances end. Some originally...
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Do You Need to Know More about Forbearance and Mortgage Relief Options?
Earlier this year when the nation pressed pause on the economy and unemployment rates jumped up significantly, many homeowners were immediately concerned about being able to pay their mortgages, and understandably so. To assist in this challenging time, two protection...
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