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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to[...]

Melissa Pranzo
Jun 26, 20223 min read


The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession
A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts[..]

Melissa Pranzo
May 31, 20222 min read


What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market
Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot[..]

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 28, 20222 min read


On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.
If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are [...]

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 15, 20223 min read


The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com[..]

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 4, 20223 min read


This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale ..

Melissa Pranzo
Mar 17, 20223 min read


Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?
Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022....

Melissa Pranzo
Mar 6, 20222 min read


The Perks of Owning More Than One Home
Many things have changed over the past couple of years, and real estate is no exception. One impact is an increased desire to own more[...]

Melissa Pranzo
Feb 22, 20222 min read


Owning Is Still More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country
If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing....

Melissa Pranzo
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022
You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the home buying process, but ....

Melissa Pranzo
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But...

Melissa Pranzo
Jan 17, 20223 min read


Why Waiting To Sell Your House Could Cost You a Small Fortune
Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about...

Melissa Pranzo
Jan 10, 20224 min read


There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market
When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were....

Melissa Pranzo
Jan 10, 20223 min read


Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand
One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes...

Melissa Pranzo
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Ready To Sell, but Don’t Know Where You’ll Go? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of selling your house but don’t know what you should buy, you have options. Existing homes offer a...

Melissa Pranzo
Aug 14, 20211 min read


Private vs Public Schools - How Do You Choose?
Homebuyers know that the quality of the local schools is a critical component of their home
search. Nothing is more important [...]

Melissa Pranzo
Jun 10, 20202 min read


How To Set Up Your Home Office
Working from home is not a new concept, but recent events have created a mass shift in the American workforce and more people [...]

Melissa Pranzo
Jun 10, 20202 min read


Your Starter Home vs. Your Forever Home
Buying a home is exciting. Most people have visualized their dream home — large, inviting kitchen; multiple bedrooms for family and [....]

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 22, 20201 min read


Investing in Real Estate 101
Real estate offers a solid investment opportunity that can provide not only an income stream, but long-term value appreciation as well....

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Selling during the Cornavirus: 5 Questions Answered
There are so many questions and concerns amid the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. The real estate market is especially hard hit and sellers..

Melissa Pranzo
Mar 30, 20202 min read
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