Silvi at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Maturo Realty Group

11/03/2022

Welcome Home! This cozy rancher on a quiet street in South Egg Harbor is waiting for you! 4beds, 2 full baths, large master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet. Hardwood and tile floors throughout. Open living room/dining area, kitchen has granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances that include an "Insignia" upright freezer too! New AC replaced in 2020! Enjoy the outdoors as this house has a two-tiered deck and 10' x 20' shed all in a large fenced backyard. House is being sold "As-is”.MLS #568664 Photographs by Waller

10/23/2022

10/23/2022

Beautiful night at the roof top Bar17 @ Universal studios ❤️ my friends xoxo

07/14/2022

Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble

The 2008 housing crash is still fresh in the minds of many homebuyers and sellers. But today’s market is different. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, says, "This is not the same market of 2008. . . . It's no secret the housing market played a central role in the Great Recession, but this market is just fundamentally different in so many ways."

Natalie Campisi, Advisor Staff for Forbes, explains how today’s lending standards are different than those during the lead up to the housing market crash. “Among the differences between today’s housing market and that of the 2008 housing crash is that lending standards are tighter due to lessons learned and new regulations enacted after the last crisis. Essentially, that means those approved for a mortgage nowadays are less likely to default than those who were approved in the pre-crisis lending...

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With so much talk about an economic slowdown, some people are asking if the housing market is heading for a crash like the one in 2008. To really understand what's happening with real estate today, it's important to lean on the experts for reliable information.

07/13/2022

Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision.

The Home Price Expectations Survey projects the rate of price appreciation will moderate over the next few years as the market shifts away from the unsustainable pace it saw during the pandemic. After this year, experts project home price appreciation will continue, but at levels that are more typical for the market. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, says, “People should not anticipate another double-digit price appreciation. Those days are over. . . . We may return to more normal price appreciation of 4%, 5% a year.”

For you, that ongoing appreciation should give you peace of mind your investment in homeownership is...

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If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision.

07/12/2022

Wondering if you should buy a home today? Experts say home prices will continue to appreciate in the coming years. If you buy now, you’ll beat those future increases. And once you do own the home, any price appreciation that occurs will grow your home’s value and your net worth. DM me today if you’re ready to invest in homeownership.

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07/11/2022

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news.

Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down to 5.30% from 5.81% two weeks prior. But why is this recent dip such good news for homebuyers? As Nadia Evangelou at NAR explains, “According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped sharply by 40 basis points to 5.3 percent. . . . As a result, home buying is about 5 percent more affordable than a week ago. This translates to about $100 less every month on a mortgage payment.”

That’s because when rates go up (as they have for the majority of this year), they impact how much you’ll pay in...

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Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news.

07/11/2022

What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy.

All of this brings up many fears and questions around how it might affect our lives, our jobs, and business overall. And one concern many Americans have is: how will this affect the housing market? We know how economic slowdowns have impacted home prices in the past, but how could this next slowdown affect real estate and the cost of financing a home?

According to Mortgage Specialists, “Throughout history, during a recessionary period, interest rates go up at the beginning of the recession. But in order to come out of a recession, interest rates...

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According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow dow...

07/10/2022

Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find out how much equity you have in your home and how you can use it, let’s connect today.

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Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find....

07/08/2022

The housing market is not in a correction. Forbes defines a correction as a 10-20% decline in value. Home prices are still appreciating, and experts project that will continue, just at a more moderate pace. In other words, home prices won’t fall, so there isn’t a correction. Have questions about the housing market? DM me today.

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07/07/2022

Pre-Approval Is a Strategic Move When You're Buying a Home

Getting pre-approved is a great opening play as a homebuyer. Let's connect so you have a strategy in place that helps you feel confident in your home search.

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