Deborah Cohen

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Tudor Charm Meets NYC Living — Forest Hills. Step inside this rarely available 3BR Neo-Tudor townhouse in the exclusive Arbor Close enclave. A lush landscaped path welcomes you to this historic home filled with original details — from the wood-burning fireplace to vintage moldings and garden views.

10/10/2024

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Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The housing market is not set up for a crash right now.

1. Demand for Homes Is Higher than Supply

One of the biggest reasons the housing market crashed back in 2008 was an oversupply of homes. Today, though, it’s a very different story.

It’s a general rule of thumb that a market where supply and demand are balanced has a six-month supply of homes. A higher number means supply outpaces demand, and a lower number means demand outpaces supply.

2. Unemployment Is Still Low

When people are unemployed, they’re more likely to have trouble making their mortgage payments and may be forced to...



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You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession.

10/10/2024

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How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?

If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how many repairs you tackle, and more.

Closing Costs and Commission

These are the fees you’ll pay at the closing table to cover various aspects of the sale. You’ll have your own closing costs and you may even offer to pay some of the buyer’s as a concession.

Pre-Listing Inspection and Repairs

One optional step some sellers take is having a pre-listing inspection. It gives you an idea of what may pop up later on in the buyer’s inspection – because those are the items a buyer may ask you to toss in a...



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If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost.

10/09/2024

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Worried about a housing market crash? Here's why supply and demand show you don't need to be.

In a balanced market, we see about a 6 months’ supply of homes for sale – meaning supply and demand is about equal. Back in the 2008 crash, that jumped way up to 13 because there were too many homes for sale. And today, we have only a 4.2 months’ supply.

This shows we're not even back to normal – and we’re really far off of what happened in 2008. That’s why a crash isn’t expected.



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10/08/2024

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According to the latest data, the top reason homebuyers are on the move is to upgrade to a bigger or nicer home.

The great news? With record home equity and mortgage rates trending down, moving up is more achievable than it was earlier this year.

If you’ve been thinking about that dream home, now’s the time to make it happen. Ready to get started? DM me to talk next steps.



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10/07/2024

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Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the median price is down a bit. Let’s break down what’s really happening so you can make sense of the market without getting caught up in the fear the headlines create.

Homes on the Market Right Now Are Smaller

The biggest reason for the dip in median price is the size of homes being sold. The median price reflects the middle point of all the homes for sale at any given time. And that’ll be affected by the mix of homes on the market.

Right now, there’s a greater number of smaller, less expensive homes on the market, and that’s bringing the overall median price down. But that doesn’t mean home values are declining.

Price Per Square Foot Is Still Rising

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Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion.

10/05/2024

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Have you heard? Housing affordability is improving. And there are three main reasons why.

Mortgage rates are trending down, home prices are moderating, and wages are climbing.

If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s chat about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.



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10/04/2024

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The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving

Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s talk about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.



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Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. 

10/03/2024

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Looking to sell your house in today’s shifting market? The secret to standing out and selling quickly is to hire a pro.
An agent will use market data to find the right price, give advice on what repairs to tackle for maximum impact, and what concessions you may want to consider (like help with closing costs).
Let’s connect to come up with the strategy that’s right for you.



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10/03/2024

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Seeing headlines that the median price of a home has dropped? It's easy to assume that means home prices are falling. But that’s not the case.

While median prices have dipped, that's because smaller, less expensive homes are hitting the market—and that’s impacting the mix of sales and driving the median down.

A closer look shows prices are still rising nationally. Have questions? DM me.



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10/02/2024

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You're probably wondering: is it better to move now or wait?
To make sure you’re making the best decision possible, let’s chat.
Together we can go over other market factors that may have an impact on your decision – like buyer demand, home prices, and the potential to gain equity.
And once you've got all the information, you can decide if buying now makes more sense for you.



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