If your offer wasn't accepted, hold on…Laura shares what she's seeing become common in today's market. To connect with an expert to help guide you, call 201-888-2900.

We want this to be the year you stop paying someone else’s mortgage. We want you to build wealth and equity by purchasing real estate. Did you know that the Federal Reserve reports that the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter? 40x! With prices projected to keep rising, now’s the time to get on the property ladder. To help you on this journey, here are some to-do’s: Start Saving Open a savings account just for your future down p

Six immediate turn-offs to home buyers and what sellers can do to prepare their homes.

The first step in buying a new home is gaining a realistic understanding of your budget, especially if you plan on taking out a mortgage for your purchase. You may have an idea of what you can afford, but you need to be sure before submitting an offer. This is where a mortgage preapproval comes in. Working with a lender who will analyze your financial data, you will find out what size loan you can comfortably be approved for once you have identified the home you would like to

The market continues to be strong with the LOWEST inventory we have ever seen. Sellers who get on the market early this year will be rewarded by the pent up buyer demand. In our area, buyer demand is boosted by the Wall Street bonus cycle and we expect to see financially strong buyers in a good position to make offers. If you are on the fence about selling, now is the time. Call Laura for a confidential conversation to discuss your options.

The market typically slows around now for the holidays. Buyer demand heats back up in January as buyers resume their post-holiday search and new buyers enter the market. Sellers are still getting great prices but not as many offers as in the recent past unless the house looks like it is out of a design magazine. There is still a lack of inventory overall to meet buyer demand and we expect sellers who come to market in January to do very well. Want to hear more? Give us a call