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…but what’s offered can vary—here’s what you need to know Banks, lawmakers and regulators are working together to keep the coronavirus pandemic from turning into the next housing crisis by rolling out a number of assistance programs aimed at giving Americans a break on their mortgages. But it can be confusing to navigate what relief … Read More “Mortgage help is available during the coronavirus pandemic..” »

Life is changing incredibly fast during the coronavirus pandemic and many industries are following suit, including real estate. While some sellers are deciding to pull their homes off the market and try to sell at a different time, that may not be an option for everyone. With that in mind, if you are trying to … Read More “5 Tips For Selling Your Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic” »

To Our Dear Clients, Friends, and Neighbors… We’d like to just say that we are sending you and your families a great BIG hello and want to extend our love and support during this very strange time in our lives.  This global pandemic is by far one of the most difficult situations we’ve ever faced as … Read More “COVID 19 Update from John & Nellie Lazar” »

Traditional real estate practices have become a tough tightrope to walk in the age of the new coronavirus as agents try to balance job responsibilities with common-sense measures to protect buyers and sellers, and even themselves. As the spring selling season gets underway and the number of coronavirus cases and deaths rises across the United … Read More “As The Coronavirus Spreads, It’s Not Business As Usual For Real Estate Agents” »

Selling a house can be a long and exhausting process, whether you’re doing it in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market. Knowing how to sell your house fast despite the housing market conditions can ensure you get the most from the sale. If you are thinking of selling your house in 2020, here are the top tips for selling your … Read More “20 Tips for Selling Your Home in 2020” »

Could This Be the Last Affordable Spring Home-Buying Season? Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest levels since before the 2016 presidential election. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.45% during the week ending Feb. 6, a decrease of six basis points from the previous week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. This was the third consecutive week in which … Read More “Mortgage Rates Fall to the Lowest Level Since 2016” »

There is a lot to consider before buying a home. If you’re going to live in the home, you’ll need to get a clear picture of what the next few years will look like for you and your family. If the house will be an investment property, you’ll need to understand what kinds of risks you’re taking … Read More “10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home” »

When you’re making an investment during uncertain economic conditions, you’d like to be able to separate the short-term zigs from the long-term zags. This is especially true for investors in rental property because it’s so difficult to get into or out of a market; you can’t just call up someone and place an order. 2020 … Read More “Four Trends For Real Estate Investors In 2020” »