Team Crawford at Realty Connect USA

06/20/2026

Three in four Americans planning to buy a home within five years say they would overlook red flags in a property – a finding that underscores the role Realtors play in guiding customers through high-stakes decisions. Buyers stretched by affordability may be more willing to overlook red flags, crea...

06/19/2026

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell to 6.47% this week, while the 15-year fixed rate dropped to 5.81% – tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.47% from 6.52% last week, mor...

06/18/2026

Your New Home, We Just Listed It! Get in touch with me if you're interested at (516) 205-2042!

Team Crawford
Dara & David Crawford
Associate Brokers
Direct Line Dara 516-384-4664
Direct Line David 516-205-2042
Realty Connect USA
650 Wantagh Ave,
Levittown, NY 11756

Come see this 5-bedroom, 2-bath potential mother-daughter home offering 1,192 square feet in the desirable Island Trees section of Levittown! The first floor features an eat-in kitchen with a 1-year-old dishwasher and bay window, a formal dining room/living room combination with a wood-burning fi...

06/18/2026

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady Wednesday as policymakers showed growing concern about persistent inflation. New projections marked a shift from March, with several officials now expecting at least one rate hike this year. The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday....

06/16/2026

Gen X buyers are leading demand for multi-generational homes as adult children move back and aging parents need care. Realtors who understand flexible layouts, zoning and family dynamics can better serve this growing buyer group. Adult kids are moving back. Aging parents need a room. And Gen X is wr...

06/15/2026

Outdoor space is playing a larger role in buyer decisions, but sellers may get the most value from simple, low-maintenance curb appeal rather than costly garden upgrades. Outdoor space is becoming a bigger part of buyer conversations, but Realtors® can help clients separate lifestyle appeal from re...

06/12/2026

Your New Home, We Just Listed It! Get in touch with me if you're interested at (516) 205-2042!

Team Crawford
Dara & David Crawford
Associate Brokers
Direct Line Dara 516-384-4664
Direct Line David 516-205-2042
Realty Connect USA
650 Wantagh Ave,
Levittown, NY 11756

Wow, this is a unique one! This expanded 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape offers approximately 1,300 square feet of living space in Levittown. The first floor features a relocated oversized eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a 1-year-old dishwasher, tile backsplash and duc...

06/11/2026

A growing number of buyers are approaching mortgages through the lens of financial stress, past housing downturns and generational attitudes toward debt. The trend highlights the importance of understanding how financing fears may shape affordability conversations, refinancing decisions and long-ter...

06/10/2026

Misconceptions about inventory, mortgage rates and market timing are keeping some buyers and sellers from making decisions, even when local data tells a different story. Clear, fact-based conversations can help customers move past worst-case thinking and toward choices that fit their goals. Three my...

06/09/2026

A quitclaim deed transfers ownership interest in a property, but it does not remove a borrower from the mortgage loan. That can create problems after divorce if the person later tries to qualify for a new mortgage. Question: My ex and I divorced last year, and she kept the house. I signed a quitclai...