4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 3, 2019

4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer | Simplifying The MarketHere are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over the next year. […]

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 31, 2019

Some Highlights:

June is National Homeownership Month!
Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial.
What reasons do you have to own your own home?

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 31, 2019

Some Highlights:

June is National Homeownership Month!
Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial.
What reasons do you have to own your own home?

The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 30, 2019

The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability | Simplifying The MarketThere have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), produces […]

Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 29, 2019

Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise | Simplifying The MarketAs loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average age in the U.S. is 78 years old!  As a […]

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 28, 2019

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home | Simplifying The MarketIn today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly. In the mind of the homeowner, annual home price […]

All Gave Some. Some Gave All.

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 27, 2019

We remember, today and always.

The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 24, 2019

Some Highlights:

The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging.
62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market.
50% o…

4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 23, 2019

4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America | Simplifying The MarketEvery year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings accounts. For the sixth year in a row, real estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! That has not always been the case. Gallup explains: […]

Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!

By Jennifer Ruspini | May 22, 2019

Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again! | Simplifying The MarketAccording to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on you. Fool me twice- shame on me.” According to the 2019 Home Buyer Report from NerdWallet, “Thirteen […]