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Home > Archives for November 2020

Archives for November 2020

5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer

Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success for Continue Reading

Key Terms to Know in the Homebuying Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way. The best way to ensure your Continue Reading

Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping Continue Reading

Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our Continue Reading

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those Continue Reading

It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. Before you decide to take on the Continue Reading

Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?

In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year Continue Reading

Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? “About Zero Percent.”

There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the Continue Reading

Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing

Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists Continue Reading

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Notes for First-Time Home Buyers Buying your firs Notes for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting—but preparation makes all the difference.

✔️ Prioritize your needs over your wants
✔️ Determine the type of home that fits your lifestyle
✔️ Research your mortgage and loan options
✔️ Consider the location and future resale value
✔️ Stay within a budget you're comfortable with

A little planning today can help you make a confident decision tomorrow.

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Want to Sell Your Home Faster? First impressions Want to Sell Your Home Faster?

First impressions matter! Before your home hits the market:

✔️ Make necessary repairs
✔️ Declutter every room
✔️ Deep clean from top to bottom
✔️ Brighten every space with natural light and fresh lighting

A well-prepared home attracts more buyers, generates stronger offers, and can sell more quickly.

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Happy 4th of July! Today, we proudly celebrate th Happy 4th of July!

Today, we proudly celebrate the 250th anniversary of America—a milestone that honors the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of our nation.

As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, we're reminded that the American Dream is built on freedom, opportunity, and the communities we call home.

From all of us at Leonardi Real Estate, thank you for allowing us to be part of your homeownership journey. We wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

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