John J. Ricco Real Estate

01/04/2024

2024 is here and I’ve hit the ground running!! I hope everyone has an amazing new year!

12/07/2022

You can't prepare for everything, but understanding the financial aspects of homebuying and the market can help you purchase the home of your dreams. Do you think you're ready to buy? Let's chat.

While it's impossible to predict where prices or interest rates will be in the coming months or years, here are ways to best prepare for entering the market.

12/04/2022

Whether you prefer homemade or store-bought cleaners, there are at least a handful of methods you can try on your home's windows.

It's so simple and effective.

12/01/2022

Tip #5 is paramount: "Don't beat yourself up for what you don't know."

Get ready for a crash-course in DIY.

11/28/2022

Are you expecting to receive down payment assistance from a loved one? Here's what you should know first.

Get answers to three big questions.

11/25/2022

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11/23/2022

Remember: It typically costs less to maintain your home than to fix it after something goes wrong.

According to property insurance company Hippo Insurance, the inflation rate in the United States — currently at 8.5 percent — is causing homeowners to delay big projects like renovations and improvements. In fact, Hippo’s data shows that 43 percent of homeowners delayed projects, and 60 percen...

11/20/2022

You can make your space look lavish on a budget with these tips.

Make your space look expensive without breaking the bank.

11/17/2022

Financial advisors are keeping an eye on mortgage rates and other housing statistics. Here's what they would say to hopeful homebuyers:

Interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have more than doubled in the past year. Advisors offer smart tips on reducing the cost of home buying in the current environment.

11/14/2022

Before you make up your mind about purchasing a home, you should consider these five market and financial factors.

Find out if you should leap at the chance or wait a bit longer.

11/11/2022

If you're planning to make some changes to your home, you'll want to budget beforehand. Find out how much it may cost -- and how you could pay for the project.

A home improvement loan is a type of personal loan that can be used for home repairs, renovations or improvements. Home improvement loan calculators allow borrowers to estimate the overall cost of borrowing for a home renovation project—including monthly payments and total interest—before applyi...

11/02/2022

Use these 36 tips and tricks to declutter your home without getting overwhelmed.

If your home is in need of a serious decluttering, use these 36 ways to make it happen.