The first half of 2021 saw a regular pattern of light housing inventory coupled with imposed effects on the number of home sales. In the month of April, existing home sales dropped below the month before but remained up by 20% over last year. Near record-low mortgage rates and rising home price appreciation sparked a […]
The generation born between the early 80s and early 2000s—and America’s largest living demographic—Millennials were once slow to enter the housing market. However, the group is stepping on the gas across Long Island, snatching up more residential real estate than any other age group since 2014. The barriers of the past—including student loan debt, unemployment, […]
In a perfect world, the road from listing to closing is a straight shot free from roadblocks, red lights, or any signs of slowing down. But in our imperfect world, sellers can encounter twists, turns, and other types of trouble navigating the real estate market. However, we believe the right steps can separate a good […]
Today’s real estate market is hot—there’s no doubt about it. Record-low mortgage rates, rising home prices, and low inventory together created the perfect storm that left a historic impact on the residential real estate market. But the burning hot market is equally complicated, inviting new challenges if you want to buy or sell a home. […]
On a time-crunch or not, selling a home comes with no shortage of stress to the mind, body, and spirit. However, when selling your home means moving into someplace new to further your journey—or simply downsizing to a more practical and budget-friendly dwelling for your lifestyle—taking the right steps can get you there faster. The […]
The ranch-style house is growing in popularity as demand increases among young and old homeowners alike. As Google’s most commonly searched-for style of home in the United States, the ranch—first popularized during the 50s and 60s—is now trending among Millennials, Boomers, and even older generations. Known for its asymmetrical design, small stature, and unique character […]
The high ranch evolved as a natural progression of the original ranch movement, where functional, single-story homes changed the face of American suburbs between the 30s and 60s. Built with an efficient, affordable use of vertical space from a stacked design with multiple staircases, the budget-friendly alternative to the regular ranch attracted growing families moving […]
Popular in the 50s and 60s, the split-level style of house emerged on the American suburban landscape, first appealing to buyers for its fresh design, functional use of space, and smaller price tag than the other types of homes in the neighborhood. Grander than the modest neighborhood bungalows, yet affordably built on a smaller lot […]
Around for centuries and built from humble beginnings, the Cape-style home remains an enchanting, popular example of quaint architecture and quintessential American style. Beloved, practical, and cozy, the style first appealed to young couples just starting out and anyone interested in the perfect summer home. First popular across the country for its affordability—especially during the […]
For the last two centuries, the home style built with fanciful construction and a special dollhouse-like exterior—named after Queen Victoria, the longest reigning Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901—has captured the hearts of homeowners around the world. The Victorian architecture that first emerged in the 1830’s—and remained popular through the early twentieth […]
