Tag Archives: Lisa Lombardo

Create Summertime Memories: Backyard Movie Night

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

Are you trying to think of some fun and inexpensive fun ideas to keep your kids entertained?Why not create a backyard movie night.  Here is a video that explains how to transform your backyard into an outdoor movie theater under … Continue reading →

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July buying advice: How much can you afford?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

Here is an online article giving sage advice to home buyers – know the difference between being pre-qualified versus being pre-approved for a mortgage loan.  MSN Real Estate published an online article explaining what information is generally requested by mortgage … Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Turn Around in May

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

The National Association of Realtors posted last week (June 29, 2011) on http://www.realtor.org that “pending home sales rose strongly in May with all regions experiencing gains from a year ago, pointing to higher housing activity in the second half of … Continue reading →

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Open Houses – What Questions Should You Be Asking?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

MSN Real Estate published an online article advising buyers what to ask agents at open houses.  Here is a check list of questions they advise you to be asking… Have you had any offers on the property? Has this house … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of Mark Greene (the Mortgage Guy)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

Current Mortgage Rates: 30-year fixed to $417,000  4.625% 0 points 4.655% APR 30-year fixed to $729,750 4.75% 0 points 4.775% APR FHA 30-year fixed to $729,750 4.375% 0 points 4.401% APR Jumbo 30-year fixed 5.125% 0 points 5.142% APR Recovery … Continue reading →

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Homeownership Surveys – A Place to Call Home!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

We found a couple of online articles this week referencing recent housing surveys about the state of homeownership in this country. Even with underwater mortgages and lower equities for homeowners, Americans fundamentally believe that homeownership is still a worthy goal. … Continue reading →

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NRT Property Listings Gain Premium Placement on Top Four Real Estate Marketing Websites

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company, today announced it has entered into national advertising agreements that will prominently enhance the current placement of NRT’s approximately 100,000 property listings on the top four* real estate websites and … Continue reading →

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Meet the Builder: Wine and Cheese Event on Thursday, May 12th

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

The Ziccardi-Lombardo Team is very excited to be hosting a “Meet the Builder Wine and Cheese Event” on Thursday, May 12th from 5 to 8 PM.   You are cordially invited to attend what we believe to be a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Fortune Magazine – It is time to buy real estate again

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

I was listening to WOR 710 AM radio last Saturday when I first heard about an article published in Fortune Magazine touting the great investment opportunities in the real estate.  The article also predicts the expected price increase in the … Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Rise in March

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Lisa Ziccardi, Sales Associate

The National Association of Realtors’ website has published an article announcing that Existing – Homes Sales Rise in March.  The data continues to show a “two step forward one step backwards” real estate recovery. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, expects … Continue reading →

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