Real Estate: Three Key Actions to Consider in Today's Market
General Information, Have Money1: Your Primary Residence – Rent vs. Buy? For those who are confident in their job and have their personal finances in order now is the time to buy. The combination of home prices reduced drastically from their highs and interest rates hovering…
A Few Things To Keep In Mind If You Are Selling Your Home In 2012:
General Information, Have MoneyListing your home now rather than waiting for the start of the traditional spring home-buying season could be a smart decision.On average there are fewer homes for sale in January/February and a house that is priced right and staged well will…
Real Estate Update
General Information, Have MoneyThere is often conflicting information in the news regarding real estate. As always it is necessary to take a closer look and determine what is really going on in your local market. Standard & Poor's Case Schiller Index in their most recent…
REAL ESTATE, THE FAMILY HOME AND THE 40/70 CONVERSATION
General Information, Have MoneyThe financial crash has shown many of us that even “the best laid plans” may not work out. Retirement next eggs have been decimated and equity in the family home has been reduced drastically as many reaching retirement age had counted on…
HOME OWNERSHIP STILL MAKES SENSE
General Information, Have MoneyIt has been well-reported recently that the median American household's net worth has dropped 29 percent.In an article by Jay Papasan of Keller Williams Realty International he makes the case that home ownership still makes sense. Even in the…
So is 2013 a time to make your move?
General Information, Have MoneyThose Looking to Trade Up. At these low interest rates you can make the move to a larger home and lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Even if you didn’t recoup all you wanted from the sale of your house, the future appreciation on this larger…
Trends to Watch:
General Information, Have MoneyPrices are Rising. According to the S&P Case/Schiller Index prices were up 4.3% nationally over the last year. Although the Queens/Long Island region has seen less growth because of distressed property sales ie. short sales and foreclosures…
Buying or Selling a House – 5 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Agent
General Information, Have MoneyThe typical real estate transaction has so many facets and involves a myriad of details that to work with just any agent can cost you time and money – not to mention the house of your dreams! When buying or selling a house (www.queensnychomesforsale.com/mimarket)…
Identify your sources of retirement income
General Information, Have MoneyOnce you have an idea of your retirement income needs, your next step is to assess how prepared you are to meet those needs. In other words, what sources of retirement income will be available to you? Your employer may offer a traditional pension…