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RE/MAX Alliance Group Broker/Owner and President Peter Crowley is a contributer to the Real Estate section of the Herald Tribune.
December 17, 2020 - Real Estate Has Adapted to COVID-19.
Record low interested rates coupled with shifting demographic trends from COVID-19 fuels increasing demand in the local residential real estate market.
Read Full ArticleJanuary 24, 2021 - Hot Market Not Sign Of Housing Bubble
While home prices have climbed at an accelerated pace, this is driven almost entirely by the economic principle of supply and demand.
Read Full ArticleMarch 7, 2021 - Knock Identifies Need In Market
Knock is a lending company that combines conventional financing along with a form of a bridge load for sellers.
Read Full ArticleApril 4, 2021 - Down Payments Should Not Be Hurdle To Home Ownership
There are various lending programs designed to allow qualified borrowers the opportunity to finance up to 100% of the purchase price.
Read Full ArticleMay 2, 2021 - Let the Pros Help You Navigate Multiple Offer Scenario
If you are an active buyer in today’s real estate market, you have likely experienced the frustration of losing out in a multiple offer situation on your potential dream home. All hope is not lost, however, if you equip yourself with some knowledge, persistence and patience.
Read Full ArticleMay 30, 2021 - Don't let your guard down when it comes to wire fraud.
The real estate industry (Realtors, lenders, title companies) is keenly aware of the risks associated with wire fraud. Locally, wire fraud has occurred on real estate transactions with significant financial loss in almost every situation. Due to the heightened awareness of real estate professionals, even more attempts at wire fraud have been identified and thwarted prior to the initiation of the wire to a fraudulent account.
Read Full ArticleJune 27, 2020 - Will high construction costs persist?
Is there an end in sight to the skyrocketing costs for new construction? It has been well documented that the costs for supplies for new construction have risen steadily since the pandemic. As more workers return to work and mills begin to operate at full capacity, the production of lumber is increasing and some of the demand from stimulus driven remodeling projects has dampened, thus bringing the supply and demand curve closer to some semblance of normal.
Read Full ArticleJuly 25, 2021 - Why do I need title insurance?
If you are financing your home, your lender will require a lender’s title policy to insure that their security interest in your property (the mortgage) is in superior position to anyone else that may claim an interest in your property. For cash sales, an owner’s title policy will protect the owner for similar undiscovered liens or encumbrances that may impact the owner’s ability to use their property as they intended.
Read Full ArticleAugust 22, 2021 - Artificial intelligence entering the real estate landscape
Technology plays an ever increasing role in the real estate industry, from the initial online search, to the contract, to the closing, technology touches every aspect of the real estate transaction. Home buyers and sellers are utilizing the skills and guidance from real estate professionals at record levels as technology has enabled them to be more efficient and proficient at their job and service customers at an even higher level.
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