Get the latest real estate news and more from Bay Shores Real Estate!

Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering, “Should I wait for mortgage rates to come down before I move?” Here’s some information that could help answer the question of whether you should wait to sell. In the housing market, there is a longstanding relationship between

Read More »
Does-It-Make-Sense-To-Buy-a-Home-Right-Now
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?

Are you thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: Does it make sense to buy a home right now or should I wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the

Read More »
closing-costs
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s what every homebuyer should know about closing costs and how much you should budget

Read More »
the-latest-with-mortgage-rates
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?

Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s the latest with mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard that there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the

Read More »
women-are-embracing home ownership
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership

In today’s housing market, more and more single women are embracing homeownership. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you’re a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people

Read More »
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a dream you can make come true, but there are some hurdles you’ll need to overcome in today’s housing market – specifically the limited supply of homes for

Read More »
down-payments
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

The Truth About Down Payments

If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to down payments. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless

Read More »
Sweet spot for sellers
Selling Your House
Kyle Costa

Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why today’s housing supply is a sweet spot for sellers. Recent data from Calculated Risk indicates a significant shift

Read More »