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    Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home

    By Philip Puma | January 25, 2018

    Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream homes or if they should first try to go through the buying process on their own. In today’s market: you need an experienced professional! You Need an Expert Guide If You Are Traveling a Dangerous Path The... Read More

    Thinking of Selling? Now is the Perfect Time

    By Philip Puma | January 15, 2018

    It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring-buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off on putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that will be a good strategy this year. The other listings that do come out in the spring... Read More

    Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO

    By Philip Puma | January 12, 2018

    In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are... Read More

    Buying Or Selling In 2018? 5 Reasons To Resolve To Hire A Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By Philip Puma | January 12, 2018

    Some Highlights: As we usher in the new year, one thing is for certain… if you plan to buy or sell a house this year, you need a real estate professional on your team! There are many benefits to using a local professional! Pick a professional who knows your local market and can help you... Read More

    Top 4 REAL Reasons We Buy A Home

    By Philip Puma | January 12, 2018

    We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain... Read More

    7 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season

    By Philip Puma | November 13, 2017

    Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are seven great reasons not to wait: Relocation buyers are... Read More

    The #1 Reason to List Your House, NOW!

    By Philip Puma | October 26, 2017

    The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that sales rose 0.7% month-over-month, but remain 1.5% lower than they were a year ago. Some may look at these numbers and think that now is not a good time to sell their house, but in fact,... Read More

    4 Reasons to Sell This Fall

    By Philip Puma | October 16, 2017

    Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale! Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on... Read More

    Net Worth of Homeowners 44X Greater than Renters

    By Philip Puma | October 13, 2017

    Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was released two weeks ago. The study revealed that the 2016 median net worth of homeowners was $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net... Read More

    Millionaire to Millennials: Buy a Home Now!

    By Philip Puma | October 10, 2017

    In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” is not purchasing a home because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their chances of actually having any wealth in this country are little to none. The average homeowner to... Read More