The Housing Market: Correction or Crash???

What will it be? Is a crash imminent or a correction coming? The real estate market is cyclical and it will always be that way. Over time prices rise, fall and correct to satisfy demand and other economic factors like inflation. This year is no different, inventory remains low, buyer demand high and prices… “Existing…

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Housing Affordability Solutions

The #1 homebuyer obstacle is affordability followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) latest consumer survey. Measures are being taken to reduce these barriers by NAR so that the economy can thrive.  Affordability in the housing market is of great concern. Rising rates, low inventory and…

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What a Buyer Should Expect from Their Realtor

What should a buyer expect from their Realtor? A Realtor is hired to represent a buyer in the purchase of what very well could be the largest asset of their life, so what is expected? Firstly, understand that the Realtor/buyer relationship is a partnership and there is a team necessary to complete the process. Buyer,…

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Café Realty Joins McGrath Realty Inc to Expand Service and Maximize Talent

Cafe Realty teams up with the Hudson Valley’s most prominent commercial, land development and luxury brokerage, McGrath Realty Inc. After 8 years in business the community focused Cafe Realty will use their strengths, talents and skills to become the new face of McGrath Realty Inc’s residential services. Café Realty will take the new name The Café Residential…

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Where do I go from here? Event Summary

Making a Move

September 12 was Café Realty’s first panel helping consumers navigate through the daunting process of preparing to make a move. We spoke about how preparation is a threefold process, step 1 preparing your mind and establish a detached mindset, step 2  get your financial and legal house in order and step 3  prepare the home.…

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Late Spring Update & The Unofficial Start of Summer

Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summer, and peak season to sell or buy a home…however there are some challenges. An experienced, knowledgeable real estate professional is an advocate for you. A guide who is with you every step of the way. INVENTORY – still low in most markets even though inventory rose slightly…

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