Cynthia Cortes: Bucks County Real Estate Specialist

RE Social Media Daily Posts What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership? There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains:... Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is built, in large part, through the creation of equityBuilding equity through your monthly principal... #firsttimehomebuyer #opportunity #equity #homeequity See more

RE Social Media Daily Posts To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they would be in a more normal market. Here are two things to keep in mind if you’re thinking of selling this season.... 1. There aren’t enough homes for sale right now. A normal market has a 6-month supply of houses for sale, but today’s housing inventory sits far below that benchmark. According to... #expertanswers #stayinformed #staycurrent See more

RE Social Media Daily Posts Americans See Major Home Equity Gains [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights... Today’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the country. If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home, your equity may be a great asset to power your next move. Now is a great time to put your equity toward a down payment on the home of your dreams. #realestate #equity #homeownership #homebuying

RE Social Media Daily Posts Why This Spring Is a Great Time to Sell Your House Today's housing market belongs to homeowners ready to sell. Let's connect to talk about why this spring is a great time to sell your house.... #sellyourhouse #sellersmarket #springrealestate See more

RE Social Media Daily Posts What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy? Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade.... Then came the announcement on March 11, 2020, from the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Two days later, the White House declared it a national emergency. Businesses and schools were forced to close, shelter-in-place mandates were enacted, and the economy came... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals

The most active season for home sales is Spring.