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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here's why.
Marshall Pastore
Oct 123 min read
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Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High
Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same. That’s why more buyers are turning to new construction and finding some of the best deals available today.
Marshall Pastore
Sep 83 min read
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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.
Marshall Pastore
Aug 212 min read
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Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?
Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing...
Marshall Pastore
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?
Be sure to check the Pastore Properties of Richmond website every month for updated events. If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent...
Marshall Pastore
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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Three Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability
Be sure to check the Pastore Properties of Richmond website every month for updated events. Over the past year, a lot of people have been...
Marshall Pastore
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market
Be sure to check the Pastore Properties of Richmond website every month for updated events. If you're thinking about moving, it's...
Marshall Pastore
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?
Be sure to check the Pastore Properties of Richmond website every month for updated events. If you’re thinking about buying a home, you...
Marshall Pastore
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. Countless people have set out on the exciting journey of homeownership. Ask around...
Marshall Pastore
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing
If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions...
Marshall Pastore
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. In today's world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to...
Marshall Pastore
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and...
Marshall Pastore
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a...
Marshall Pastore
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about...
Marshall Pastore
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably come across...
Marshall Pastore
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a...
Marshall Pastore
Jul 16, 20232 min read
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Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes...
Marshall Pastore
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons...
Marshall Pastore
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation Wondering if it makes sense to buy...
Marshall Pastore
Jun 25, 20231 min read
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Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
Blog posts are published weekly on www.pastorerva.com. Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large...
Marshall Pastore
Jun 17, 20233 min read
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