by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 16, 2025 | Buying, Going To Market, Interest Rates, Selling
While home prices remain high in many regions, the end of 2024 has people asking, is the market cooling down? After years of rapid price growth driven by high demand and limited supply, the market cooling down signs are here. As we approached the end of 2024, the...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 9, 2025 | Buying, Going To Market, Interest Rates, Selling
Rising interest rates in 2024 have shaped the real estate market. As the year draws to a close, interest rates in 2024 remained a key factor shaping the real estate market. Following aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve in 2022 and 2023 to combat inflation,...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 31, 2024 | Financing, Mortgages
Learn how rising mortgage rates impact home-buyers and real estate transactions and the choices buyers have to make when navigating the changing market. Rising mortgage rates have a significant impact on home-buyers and real estate transactions. When rates rise,...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 24, 2024 | Closings, Escrow and Deposits
Discover how escrow in a real estate transaction protects your real estate deal and why a trusted title company is key to a smooth, secure closing for buyers and sellers alike. When you hear the word escrow in a real estate transaction, it can sound a bit mysterious....
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 17, 2024 | Title and Closing, Title Insurance, Title Searches
The chain of title—when it comes to real estate transactions, one of the most important—and often overlooked elements. When dealing with real estate closings, one aspect often overlooked is the chain of title. Whether you’re buying your first home or adding another...
