by Frank Pallotta | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog Post
Joining a Homeowners Association (HOA) is a major consideration when it comes to choosing and buying your next home. Some people thrive in HOA homes and neighborhoods, while some people have such negative experiences they’ll never buy into one again. All these...
by Frank Pallotta | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog Post
Property taxes are a type of ad valorem tax — a tax that’s based on the assessed value of the property. Real estate taxes vs Property taxes Sometimes real estate and property taxes are used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Real estate...
by Frank Pallotta | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog Post
Shopping for a new home can be a minefield of expectations, compromises, and ultimately disappointments. Diving into the home buying search without a solid list of what is a “must have” and what is a “nice to have”. Ask yourself these four...
by Frank Pallotta | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog Post
These Red Flags that will ruin your mortgage application! Disputes on Your Credit Report Having active disputes on your credit report gives your mortgage lender a less than stellar picture of your credit worthiness and can be the reason you get rejected. The best way...
by Frank Pallotta | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog Post
One of the biggest worries most people have when they list their home for sale is finding the right listing price for your home. Too high and you scare off the right buyer, too low and you’re not getting a fair price for your property. If you think you’ve...
by Frank Pallotta | Sep 4, 2022 | Blog Post
Interest rates are changing, does that mean that now is the time to refinance your mortgage? What factors impact your mortgage rates Your mortgage rate is determined mostly by a handful of factors: How big your down payment isWhat your credit score isThe loan...
by Frank Pallotta | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog Post
Inflation in the United States has rapidly increased over the early months of 2022; its impact has been felt in every aspect of our lives. Everything from our groceries to our gas bill has gone up noticeably, but unless you’re looking at the ways it’s...
by Frank Pallotta | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog Post
The market is the definition of “hot” right now (yes, still), houses are coming on and off the market within a matter of days. Keyword there is definitely “most”. If you’re worried your house isn’t moving as fast as the others in...
by Frank Pallotta | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog Post
Our dollars aren’t going nearly as far as they used to and everyone’s looking for a few places where they can cut corners. It only stands to reason that one of the biggest purchases a person can make will call for some extra care and consideration when it...
by Frank Pallotta | Jul 15, 2022 | Blog Post
With record high sale prices and a market that seems firmly in the corner of the sellers it can seem like now is a time to sit down, wait it out, and see if the market improves in a few months or years. But that may not necessarily be the case. What’s the...
