Frank & Susan DiLauro | 6 Mistakes Buyers Make at Open Houses

6 Mistakes Buyers Make at Open Houses

Published January 18, 2018

If you’re serious about buying, you should use an open house to your advantage to see if a particular property has what it takes to warrant another showing and perhaps a bonafide offer. To make the most of an open house as a buyer, make sure to avoid making any one of the following blunders.

6 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Published January 15, 2018

A real Christmas tree can be a significant fire hazard if it’s left indoors to dry out for too long. When the holidays are over and the time has come to take the tree down, there are many ways that you can recycle that Christmas tree that has added some festive cheer to your interior throughout the holidays. Here are a few ideas to help give you some inspiration.

INFOGRAPHIC: Housing Outlook For 2018

Published January 11, 2018

Experts in the real estate field anticipate a healthy year ahead for the housing market. Demand is expected to be strong, new home builders are more optimistic, and a slight alleviation in the inventory shortage is anticipated. Here are some predictions for the US housing market as we head into 2018.

8 Things Interior Designers Spot in Homes Right Away

Published January 8, 2018

Much like a mechanic might be more likely to notice an odd sound coming from a car, an interior designer will be more inclined to spot problems with the decor in your home. It’s what they do every day and is something they’ve been trained for.

7 Lessons First-Time Buyers Learn When Purchasing a Home

Published January 4, 2018

Buying a home for the first time comes with its own set of lessons to be learned and potential mistakes to be made. Here are some of the more common lessons first-time homebuyers have learned from their own experiences that you may want to take into consideration.

Orange County Real Estate Market 2018 & More on New Tax Law

Published January 3, 2018

The average price of a home increased 6.2% from November, 2016, to November, 2017. Prices are averaging close to $700,000.00. More significant is that inventory of available homes has plunged to a 5 year low in the past few months.

How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time

Published January 1, 2018

Listing your current home for sale while purchasing a new property can be a real challenge if you don’t have all your ducks in a row. Unless the closing dates between the two deals coincide perfectly, there’s always the chance of either carrying two mortgages or being stuck without a place to live until the deal on your new home purchase closes. To ensure everything runs seamlessly, a few steps should be taken. Here are some factors to consider when buying and selling a home simultaneously.