Posts Tagged ‘home buyer’
Why One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Saves You Big
At Jones Hollow Realty Group, we’re all about helping you make smart financial moves. One simple strategy can save you thousands and get you mortgage-free faster: making one extra payment per year on your 30-year mortgage. Here’s why it...
Mortgage Rates Drop for Sixth Week: A Step in the Right Direction for Homebuyers
Good news for homebuyers on Long Island: mortgage rates are trending down. For the sixth consecutive week, rates have declined, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falling to 6.76% as of February 27, 2025, down from 6.85% the prior wee...
The Post-NAR Settlement Survival Guide: How Some Agents Are Already Falling Behind
The Post-NAR Settlement Survival Guide: How Some Agents Are Already Falling Behind (and That Might Not Be a Bad Thing) It’s finally happening. The post-NAR settlement world is here, and the changes are start...
The Sandbox Estate: The $4.3 Million Virtual Land Sale That’s Blurring Reality
Imagine paying $4.3 million for a piece of land. Now, imagine that this land isn’t nestled in a swanky neighborhood or perched on a scenic hilltop. Instead, it exists only in a virtual world—a world that you can’t touch, walk through,...
More Than Just Four Walls: Research The Neighborhood
In the current real estate market, where inventory is limited and competition can be fierce, it's easy to get swept away by the charm of a beautiful house. However, as appealing as the perfect home may seem, it's crucial not to ov...
Understanding the ‘Marry the House, Date the Rate’ Philosophy
Introduction: Greetings from the Jones Hollow Realty Group! In our latest blog, let's explore a concept you might have been hearing quite often lately: "Marry the House, Date the Rate." This phrase, popular among real estate professionals ...
How To Prepare For A Home Inspection
Profitable and quick home sales involve diligent preparation. Aside from ensuring your home's aesthetic appeal to captivate potential buyers, it's crucial to verify its overall structural integrity, ready to ace a home inspection. After stri...
Pros and Cons of Buying a Foreclosure
Pros and Cons of Buying a Foreclosure: What You Need to Know If you're in the market for a new home, you may have considered purchasing a foreclosure. Foreclosed homes are properties that have been repossessed by the lender or government agen...