CBDP Happenings

Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 06, 2020 in  uncategorized


Success is Right Around the Corner

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 02, 2020 in  uncategorized
I remember, a number of years ago, I think it was Hillary Clinton who said it,  "it takes a village." And I remember how upset everybody was. Boy, both sides of the aisle got into it on that one. Didn't they? "What do you mean it takes a village?" "Are you suggesting that that success is some kind of welfare?" And then, of course, the other side saying, well, "Hey listen, success came certainly because of my hard work. But, ultimately, it took people." In the end, they were both right. They were both wron... read more
According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation Z,” the demographic cohort following Millennials. Our survey…finds that Gen Z views homeownership as an important goal. They estimate that they will attain this g... read more
In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help ease those concerns and make the process to homeownership much easier to understand. A recent survey conducted by Ipson and Freddie Mac reveal... read more

Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home

Posted by Ed Mueck on March 12, 2020 in  uncategorized
The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price appreciation to begin reaccelerating. Many analysts have boosted their projections for price appreciation this year. Whenever home prices begin to increase, there’s an immediate concern about how that will impact the ability Americans ha... read more