Edis Lame - Century 21 Northeast

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Century 21 North East

If you’ve been waiting to buy, 2025 data says the market is in your favor. 🔑According to a Redfin analysis of 2025 MLS d...
02/26/2026

If you’ve been waiting to buy, 2025 data says the market is in your favor. 🔑
According to a Redfin analysis of 2025 MLS data:
• 62.2% of all homebuyers paid below list price — the highest share since 2019
• Those who negotiated saved an average of 7.9% — the deepest discount since 2012
• That’s worth roughly $31,592 on a typical home
• 68.1% of condo buyers paid below list price, averaging an 8.1% discount
There are currently a record 47% more home sellers than buyers — giving buyers real negotiating power. Don’t write off homes slightly above your budget. There’s a good chance the seller will negotiate.
Ready to find your home? Let’s talk.
📞 860.877.4161
Edis Lame | REALTOR® | Century 21 North East
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Under Contract!If you’re looking to buy or sell your home, contact me at 860-877-4161.🔑 Let’s make your real estate drea...
02/26/2026

Under Contract!
If you’re looking to buy or sell your home, contact me at 860-877-4161.🔑 Let’s make your real estate dreams a reality! 🏡

Edis Lame
Century 21 North East

It’s not just about mortgage rates. 🔓According to Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen, the mortgage rate lock-in effec...
02/26/2026

It’s not just about mortgage rates. 🔓
According to Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen, the mortgage rate lock-in effect is beginning to ease — more homeowners now hold mortgages above 6% than below 3%. But the bigger factor holding back household mobility in 2026 isn’t rates. It’s job market confidence.
When people feel secure in their employment, they move. When they don’t, they stay put — regardless of what rates are doing.
Fannie Mae projects approximately 5% home sales growth nationally for 2026. The market is moving — just slowly and selectively.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s have an honest conversation about where things stand.
📞 860.877.4161
Edis Lame | REALTOR® | Century 21 North East
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Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point since September 2022. 📉For the week of February 19, 2026 (Freddie Mac):• 30-y...
02/26/2026

Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point since September 2022. 📉
For the week of February 19, 2026 (Freddie Mac):
• 30-year fixed rate: 6.01% — down from 6.09% the prior week
• Refinance applications rose 132% year-over-year (week ending Feb. 13)
• Purchase applications were up 8% year-over-year
• Pending sales in January fell 0.8% from December and 0.4% from a year ago
• Fannie Mae revised their 2026 home sales growth forecast to 5.1%
Rates are improving, but buyers are still cautious. If you’ve been on the fence, this may be the window you’ve been waiting for. Let’s talk about whether now makes sense for your situation.
📞 860.877.4161
Edis Lame | REALTOR® | Century 21 North East
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Great Value for Owners or Investors if you are looking for a solid home or a smart investment. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroo...
02/26/2026

Great Value for Owners or Investors if you are looking for a solid home or a smart investment. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in Cromwell Gardens offers the perfect foundation. Located on the first floor for easy access, this unit is filled with natural light and offers a functional layout that makes daily living simple. The HOA includes both heat and water, making your monthly budgeting much easier. Enjoy the in-ground pool during the summer months. The primary bedroom is a standout feature, offering a private bathroom and a walk-in closet - significantly increasing rental demand and resale value. The second bedroom is perfect for a guest room or home office. Step out through the sliders to your private balcony - the perfect spot for a morning coffee or evening breeze. The building also features an elevator for easy access to the 2nd-floor laundry and a dedicated storage unit in the basement. This is a low-maintenance, high-demand unit. Being on the 1st floor makes it attractive to all tenants. Because heat and water are included in the HOA, your overhead is predictable, which is a major win for your bottom line.

Edis Lame REALTOR
Century 21 North East
860.877.4161

New construction is slowing — and that matters for the overall housing supply. 🏗️The NAHB builder confidence index fell ...
02/26/2026

New construction is slowing — and that matters for the overall housing supply. 🏗️
The NAHB builder confidence index fell to 36 in February 2026 — down from 37 in January — marking the 10th consecutive month below 40. High land and construction costs continue to weigh on new single-family building.
By the numbers (NAHB / U.S. Census Bureau):
• Estimated 943,000 single-family starts in 2025 — down 6.9% from 2024
• Single-family permits: 909,600 in 2025 — down 7.4% from 2024
• Homes under construction in December 2025: 587,000 — down 8.4% year-over-year
Less new supply means existing homes carry more value. If you’re thinking about selling, this is worth knowing.
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Edis Lame | REALTOR® | Century 21 North East
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The barrier to entry is getting lower. Here’s what December 2025 data shows (Redfin): 💰• The typical down payment fell t...
02/26/2026

The barrier to entry is getting lower. Here’s what December 2025 data shows (Redfin): 💰
• The typical down payment fell to $64,000 — down 1.5% year-over-year
• That represents 15.2% of purchase price, down from 16.7% a year earlier
• All-cash purchases dropped to 29% — the lowest December share since 2020
• FHA loan share came in at 14.4% — the lowest December share since 2021
What this means for you: cash buyers are pulling back, which gives financed buyers more room to compete. And with smaller down payments becoming the norm, buying a home may be more accessible than you think.
Want to know what it actually takes to buy right now? Let’s talk.
📞 860.877.4161
Edis Lame | REALTOR® | Century 21 North East
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Sold!If you’re looking to buy or sell your home, contact me at 860-877-4161.🔑 Let’s make your real estate dreams a reali...
07/19/2025

Sold!

If you’re looking to buy or sell your home, contact me at 860-877-4161.🔑 Let’s make your real estate dreams a reality! 🏡

Edis Lame
Century 21 North East

Some markets are seeing home prices flatten or dip slightly right now. But over the next 5 years, national price growth ...
07/19/2025

Some markets are seeing home prices flatten or dip slightly right now. But over the next 5 years, national price growth is expected to rise overall, just at a slower pace than we’ve seen in years past. And that’s not a sign of a crash.
Over 100 housing experts agree: nationally, home prices are expected to keep going up through 2029, just at a more moderate rate. And that’s a good thing.
I’m following the local data for you, so DM me if you want to hear more about what I see happening with prices in our market.
I’ll help you cut through the short-term noise you may hear in the media, and focus on the long-term trends you really need to know.

Edis Lame
Century 21 North East
860.877.4161

It’s getting a bit easier to qualify for a mortgage right now.The Mortgage Credit Availability Index is rising, meaning ...
07/19/2025

It’s getting a bit easier to qualify for a mortgage right now.
The Mortgage Credit Availability Index is rising, meaning more people are able to secure financing for a home loan - even with lower credit scores or smaller down payments. In fact, it’s easier to get a loan now than it’s been in almost three years.
But we’re still well below where qualification levels were just a few years ago, so it’s not too easy. And because lending standards are still solidly in check, there’s no sign this will lead to risky loans or another crash.
Lenders are trying to boost activity in the housing market, and that gives you an opportunity. You may qualify today, even if you didn’t a few months ago. Talk to a lender to see what’s possible.

Edis Lame
Century 21 North East
860.877.4161

Selling and buying at the same time sounds overwhelming - but people do it every day (with way less stress than you’d th...
07/19/2025

Selling and buying at the same time sounds overwhelming - but people do it every day (with way less stress than you’d think).
The key? Knowing which step to take first. Should you sell your current place before you buy your next one, or flip that order?
This quick visual will help you start thinking it through, but the real clarity comes from talking to someone who knows your market.
Send me a quick message and let’s talk about the best plan for you.

Edis Lame
Century 21 North East
860.877.4161

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