Joseph Pettinella's blog

Thinking of selling in the near future?

Thinking of selling in the near future, but unsure what the current value of your home or property might be?

Paint Colors That Make You Feel Good

Painting is a low cost way to dramatically spruce up a room, and most people can do it themselves without much trouble.

This video from Sherwin-Williams gives some good advice for homeowners looking to improve their living spaces and reflect their personality and lifestyle throughout the home.  Do keep in mind, however, that when you are preparing your home to sell, the opposite is the rule.  You want to de-personalize your home as much as possible.  Color is still important, but keeping it 'neutral' will attract more buyers.  

Home Sales Are Cooling, But Rising Prices Are Not

The decrease in home sales seems to directly correlate to the new mortgage rate climate, as home buying volume was down 15% between January and April of this year.

What is the Difference Between Contingent and Pending

When searching for a new home, you will see properties with different statuses, such as ACTIVE, CONTINGENT and PENDING. 

Some Sound Advice for First-Time Home Buyers

Are you planning to buy a home for the first time?  It may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.