Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate on average by 3.35% per year and to grow by 24.34% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey.

So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position?

As an example, let’s assume a …

In Trulia’s recent report, Rent vs. Buy: Roommate Edition, they examined the impact that renting with a roommate has in determining whether it is more expensive to rent or buy. The study explains:

“Since we started keeping track in 2012, it’s been a better deal to buy than rent …

Brenda Cuoco & Associates DID IT AGAIN! I'm so happy that I was able to sell this wonderful Monson home for my clients. Making my client’s goals a reality is my number one priority! If you are thinking of selling, NOW IS THE TIME! Call Brenda Cuoco & Associates …

Peace out, landlords! In the year 2018, you've resolved to purchase your own home. Whether you're gunning for chic city condo or quiet house in the middle of nowhere, there are several tips our experts believe apply to all prospective buyers.

Figure Out Where You Want to Live …

Making an offer on a home isn't like sliding a sticky note across the table. Your offer as a buyer is so much more than just a dollar amount.

There's no question that sale price is crucial, but it's far from being the only important factor when …

It's that time of year when we reflect on the last 12 months, look dreamily out the coffee shop window, and think... "To hell with you, 2017! You were the [bleeping] worst. Let's hope 2018 isn't such a slimy armpit stain of a year." Ahem,  …

In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast …

We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons.

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different …

Some Highlights:

• Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.81 million, the highest pace since December 2006.
• The inventory of existing homes for sale has dropped year-over-year for the last 30 consecutive months and is now at a 3.4-month supply.

As home values continue to increase at levels greater than historic norms, some are concerned that we are heading for another crash like the one we experienced ten years ago. We recently explained that the lenient lending standards of the previous decade (which created false demand) no longer exist. But …