Lauren Gontero's Blog Posts

Homes continue to sell above asking price in many areas of the country, which may have some prospective home buyers wondering, “Is it cheaper to build a home than to buy one?”The answer:

Buying a home is a big milestone and it's natural to have questions and concerns, especially if it's your first time going through the process. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions

Pop quiz! Which one of these do home sellers find most stressful?A. Not knowing if they can sell within their desired time frameB. Getting a house ready to sellC. Not knowing if buyers are seriously

Knowing which questions to ask a realtor during your first meeting to sell your house is crucial.Why?Because the right realtor can not only sell your home faster and make you more money, but they

Are you looking to increase your net worth and build wealth quickly? Here are a few ways people have successfully retired early so they can enjoy everything life has to offer with no strings!

You are searching for the perfect home, you find one that you LOVE.  The layout feels like home, but it has ugly carpet and tile counter tops.In this market you can’t wait, you have to

2020 will go down in history for a pandemic that changed the world. No one would ever have imagined last year that we would stay home for social distancing in order to help save lives. Specifically,

Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right TodayEven in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do.

More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This YearThis year challenged us to reprioritize everything - from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our

Learn What Four Experts Are Saying About The 2021 Housing MarketThe housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can

New-home sales increased in July for the third consecutive month, going up 13.9 percent above the revised June rate of 791,000 and 36.3 percent above the July 2019 estimate of 661,000, according to

Why buy new? One word. Choices. From flooring to floor plans, energy-efficient features to flexible spaces, today’s new homes are built to strict, modern standards and offer a plethora of

With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting home sales will increase nicely in 2020.Below is a chart depicting the projections of each

Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to

If you’re thinking about buying your first home you’re probably wondering where to start. First time home buyers make mistakes all the time. This article is focused on the common

Approaching Seasonality As a Home SellerIf you’re a seller, it usually means you’re a buyer. For a lot of people, this means you do not have the luxury of selling when everyone else is

The Nevada Home is Possible for Teachers program is a very special down payment assistance program being offered through the Nevada Housing Division.  Home is Possible for Teachers

A report released by Down Payment Resource shows that 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with a down payment of 6% or less.The trend continued among all buyers

Attention First time home buyers! Don’t stress about the unknown… HIRE AN AGENT!! Aside from hiring a real estate professional to guide you through your first home purchase, here are

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings.

Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered "premium homes." In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end!

According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For

There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the

Last week, the National Association for Business Economics released their February 2019 Economic Policy Survey. The survey revealed that a majority of the panel believe an economic

In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that,