Are You Aware of How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? You May Be Surprised!

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 20, 2018

Are You Aware of How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? You May Be Surprised! | Simplifying The MarketCoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 675,000 US homeowners regained positive equity in their homes in 2017. This is great news for the country, as 95.1% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation. “U.S homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63% of all the properties) have seen their equity increase by a total of $908.4 billion […]

Dreaming of a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time!

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 19, 2018

Dreaming of a Luxury Home? Now's the Time! | Simplifying The MarketIf your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! Recently, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing released its Luxury Market Report which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of homes for sale […]

????Why You Need to Acquire a Westport CT Luxury Home

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 16, 2018

    Have you imagined living in a home filled with luxe amenities of premier quality? Make sure you check out these homes for sale in Westport CT! This town has exactly what you need for comfort and an awesome living experience.   Buying a luxury home in Westport CT will indeed give you a…

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 16, 2018

Some Highlights:

Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019.
The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
Rates are still low right now. Don’t wai…

Moving up Is MORE Affordable Now Than Almost Any Other Time in 40 Years

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 15, 2018

Moving up Is MORE Affordable Now Than Almost Any Other Time in 40 Years | Simplifying The MarketIf you are considering selling your current home, to either move up to a larger home or into a home in an area that better suits your current family needs, great news was just revealed. Last week, Trulia posted a blog, Not Your Father’s Housing Market, which examined home affordability over the last 40+ years […]

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 14, 2018

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In | Simplifying The MarketAs more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]

You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think!

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 13, 2018

You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think! | Simplifying The MarketSaving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data from the United States […]

4 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Buy a Home!

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 12, 2018

4 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Buy a Home! | Simplifying The MarketHere are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.3% over the next year. The bottom […]

The Difference an Hour Will Make This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 9, 2018

Some Highlights:

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 11th at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time.
Unless of course, you are a resident of Arizona or Hawaii!
Every hour in the United States: 614 homes are sold, 81…

A New Housing Bubble Forming…Not Before 2024!

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 8, 2018

A New Housing Bubble Forming…Not Before 2024! | Simplifying The MarketA recent report by CoreLogic revealed that U.S. home values appreciated by more than 37% over the last five years. Some are concerned that this is evidence we may be on the verge of another housing “boom & bust” like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. Recently, several housing experts weighed in on the subject […]