Friday, February 25, 2022
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
What Property Is Included in the Sale of a Home? James H. Graff 732.500.6883
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Do You Know Your Mortgage Rate? By Decade? - James H. Graff 732.500.6883
Understanding the Latest Data on Home Appreciation
Let's remember that positive appreciation means home values will continue to rise. A slower rate of appreciation does not mean that home prices will drop. It simply means that they will rise at a more modest pace. This can be a good thing for affordability and a very good thing for homeowners who should continue to see equity growing in their home.
If you’re thinking of purchasing a home, don’t let the media scare you out of a wonderful opportunity to build wealth through real estate. Reach out to me today and let’s get started.
James H. Graff
732.500.6883
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Things That Turn Off Potential Buyers - James H. Graff 732.500.6883
When you're living in your home it's easy to overlook certain things because you see them everyday but when you're getting ready to sell your home it's important to look at things through the eyes of potential buyers and to make sure you're addressing anything that might turn them off. Here are some of the most common things that make buyers eliminate a home:
Odors from food pets and smoking
Bright or weird colored walls
Messy bathrooms
Dimly lit rooms
Outdated appliances
Dirty dishes or cluttered kitchen countertops
Old wallpaper
Bugs or evidence of rodents
A damp basement
An unkept yard or untrimmed shrubs
Sellers that hang around during showings
Ready, willing and able buyers are sometimes hard to find, so the last thing you want to have happen when a buyer finds your home is for them to be scared away by something that should have been addressed beforehand.
Always eager to help,
James Graff
732.500.6883
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Sunday, September 26, 2021
Is Housing Slowing?
For example, the Mortgage Bankers Association released their mortgage application data showing that mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 5% last week.
They assume the reason for this is a slowing housing market. Meanwhile, homes have appreciated by 14% over the last year due to more demand than available supply. This underscores the strength in the housing market.
The likely reasons for the drop in mortgage applications are because inventory is very low and because there is a significant increase in cash buyers. These cash buyers are not reflected in the mortgage application data because they do not need a mortgage.
It appears that the housing market is still on solid footing, but each individual situation is different. I have tools and resources that can help you make more informed decisions.
Contact me today to get started…
James H. Graff
732.500.6883
https://JGraff.AdvisorsMortgage.com
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