5 LA Neighborhoods for the First Time Home-Buyer in LA: Spring 2023
Choosing the best place to buy a home in Los Angeles can be tricky as it there are so many variables to consider such as lifestyle, commute, school options and job opportunities. Mar Vista: This is a family-friendly neighborhood with a median home value of $797,290. It has a suburban feel with many parks, schools, … Continue reading “5 LA Neighborhoods for the First Time Home-Buyer in LA: Spring 2023”
3 Places to Buy a Home in Queens in Spring 2023
The Queens real estate market is one of the most diverse and affordable in New York City. You can find a variety of homes for sale, from single-family houses to co-ops and condos, in different neighborhoods and price ranges. According to Zillow, the median home value in Queens is $711,000 as of January 2023. Rego … Continue reading “3 Places to Buy a Home in Queens in Spring 2023”
4 of the Best Places to buy a Home in New Jersey in Spring 2023
If you are looking for the best housing deals in New Jersey in 2023, you may want to know which areas offer the most value and potential for appreciation. Fort Lee: This borough in Bergen County has a median home value of $575,000 as of January 2023, up 40.4% from a year ago. … Continue reading “4 of the Best Places to buy a Home in New Jersey in Spring 2023”
Three tips to buy a home in a seller’s market
There are a few data points you can look at to gauge the temperature of the real estate market. How long are listings staying on the market? How many listings are there on the market in total? You can find these and more market trends on websites like Redfin and realtor.com. When houses sit on … Continue reading “Three tips to buy a home in a seller’s market”
Curb appeal advice to sell your home faster in 2021
Are you thinking about selling your house? With home prices soaring and high demand for housing, we don’t blame you. The low inventory in today’s real estate market makes it tempting to see what return you can get on your own home. Consider boosting the curb appeal of your house if you think it might … Continue reading “Curb appeal advice to sell your home faster in 2021”
How to save for a home down payment
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is as good of a time as any to consider purchasing your first home. The benefits of homeownership are plentiful, from both a financial and quality-of-life perspective. People trying to buy their first home face a common obstacle: having the funds for a down payment. If you are … Continue reading “How to save for a home down payment”
Tax Benefits of Homeownership
With tax season already upon us, Lyons Mortgage wanted to go over some of the advantages that homeowners can enjoy on their upcoming tax filings. Tax benefits are available to homeowners to incentivize homeownership in America. There are tax breaks no matter the type of home you own, from mobile homes to co-ops and condos. … Continue reading “Tax Benefits of Homeownership”
Your First Home Inspection: What you need to know
The time has come for you to get a home inspection on your prospective purchase. This is a crucial part of the home buying process and must be treated with the utmost care. It is critically important to find a good house inspector. You should know what a house inspector does and doesn’t do during … Continue reading “Your First Home Inspection: What you need to know”
Condo vs. Co-op
Two common housing options in New York City and many other metropolitan areas are condominiums and cooperatives, commonly referred to as co-ops. While similar, there are key differences between a condo and a co-op. From distinctions in ownership to varying fees, knowing the basic structure of the two entities will help in making the best … Continue reading “Condo vs. Co-op”
5 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent
People are relying less on professional services and have developed a do-it-yourself attitude. When it comes to some tasks, the DIY strategy can be tiresome and inefficient. Certain topics require years of experience to make smart decisions. This is especially true when it comes to real estate. Home values, markets, and legal terms are just … Continue reading “5 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent”
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Real estate agents have insights into the community as well as the expertise on the financial benefits of homeownership at a specific location. Are you looking to buy a home soon? Get all the information you can by reading these 5 questions you should be asking your real estate agent! How much will it all … Continue reading “5 Questions You Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent”
Queens Real Estate Outlook: 2018
The Queens real estate market has increasingly made headlines for new developments and ever-increasing growth. Long Island City and Astoria were numbers 8 and 9 on the list of hottest New York City neighborhoods, according to PropertyShark. The median sales price for a home in Long Island City in 2016 was $825,000, making it the … Continue reading “Queens Real Estate Outlook: 2018”
