Jeff Raia Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, DTM SRES

Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade

Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season.

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now.

Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years.

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify.

The Wealth-Building Power of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Wealth-Building Power of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re trying to decide if buying a home is worth it, consider the long-term benefits, like building equity as home values grow over time.

The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes

The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes If you’ve been looking for a home at the high-end of your market, but haven’t found the right one, you may have put your search on hold.

What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June

What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year.

How an Agent Helps Market Your House

How an Agent Helps Market Your House You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent?

How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home?

How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home? Climate change is impacting where people buy homes.

How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home

How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home For over 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes.

What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?

What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates? If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates.

The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around.