Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

New Construction Lag: The construction industry is struggling to keep pace with the demand, as Zillows chief economist Skylar Olsen pointed out. Tips for Buyers in a Hot Market: Get Pre-Approved: Knowing exactly how much you can afford is crucial. First impressions matter.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 12, 2025

Others might be experiencing a slowdown in retiree demand or an increase in new construction finally catching up. My advice: Get pre-approved for a mortgage so you know your budget. Invest in staging, good photography, and address any deferred maintenance. It's likely a mix of reasons. It can make or break a deal.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With this method, you skip staging, repairs, and showings. Working on commission, estate sales professionals typically stage every room from the half-bath to the garage to show off every item available for sale. Stage an outdoor seating area (ranked as the #3 most-desired feature among today’s home buyers).

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RIS Media

MARCH 25, 2022

“We are seeing heavy migration patterns from the metro DC/Maryland regions, along the coastal corridor to Northern New England, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont,” remarked Masiello. “In New Construction: . Get pre-approved. Tips for Sellers: . Tips for Buyers: .

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

whether the home is priced correctly, and if you’ve taken measures to fix up and stage the home to impress. Avoid prep work, staging, and the hassle of showings and go straight to getting a cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform. With Simple Sale , you can skip repairs, staging, and even showing your home.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 29, 2023

Understanding the Construction Process When embarking on the journey of building a new house, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of the construction process. Buying new construction can be exciting but quickly become a nightmare. A good builder will happily explain and guide you through the various stages.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 2, 2020

Let us continue to explore the housing market trends — from pre-COVID-19 days until July. New York is a fairly walkable city in Queens County with a population of approximately 8,174,290 people. As we write this, there are 5793 homes for sale in New York, NY on Zillow , an online real estate database company. Recently Sold .

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HomeLight

MARCH 21, 2023

Even during the early stages of the pandemic, September was becoming a busy month for housing sales in Texas. But Spring carries with it a sense of new beginnings. However, listings tend to plummet in January and February in Texas, with Q1 2022 indicating a three-month decline in new listings , compared with the previous year.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The best new construction advice is to ask to review the warranty early on. Importance of builders’ warranty when buying a new home A builder’s warranty is essential when purchasing a new or recently constructed home. Doing so can ensure a smooth process and the best chance of approving your claim.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware. Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. This is a critical stage because buyers become motivated to put in offers when visualizing themselves living there. Refinish hardwood floors. Require everything in writing.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

New builders must understand their financing options. I will share my expertise as a Rochester NY new constructions real estate agent who enjoys working with buyers on building new construction homes. We will explore the ins and outs of spec homes and examine the critical topic of spec house loans.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 29, 2021

In May 2020, there were 208 properties in San Jose, CA that are in some stage of foreclosure (default, auction or bank-owned) while the number of homes listed for sale on RealtyTrac was 436. Pre Foreclosures. Nor does Fresno follow in San Fran’s habit of nearly banning new construction. Foreclosure Type. Prior Month.

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HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware. Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Graham recommends staging the front porch “to give a visual for the potential buyers of seeing themselves in that home relaxing.” Refinish hardwood floors.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 1, 2020

June 2020 15719 SEATON PLACE, BRADENTON Sold By: James Tassell | Built Price: $559,892 New Construction by Lennar/WCI Communities in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. 601 17TH AVE E, PALMETTO Sold By: Cathy Loeppke | Built Price: $567,640 New Construction, Correggio Model built by Lennar/ WCI Communities in Sanctuary Cove.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 29, 2020

Many variables could potentially impact the value of a home in Portland in 2020 (or any other market) such as big changes in the distressed, new-construction, or luxury home segments. Under potential listings, there are about 5 Foreclosed and 105 Pre-Foreclosure homes. Additionally, there are 180 homes for rent.

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Zillow Market Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this report, we take a deeper look at new construction buyers — household decision makers that own their primary residence and moved to a new construction home they purchased in the past two years. Sampling & Weighting Results from this survey are nationally representative of new construction buyers.

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Redfin

MAY 5, 2025

Zoning laws have limited new construction In many regions, WWII-era single-family zoning laws have limited the ability to build enough housing units. Get pre-approved and move quickly when you find the right home. Here are some tips for navigating todays slow and expensive housing market.

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