February 2018

Come see this beautiful one-story home with pool in McKinney, TX!

People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks when it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released their 2017 fourth quarter median rent numbers. Here is a graph showing rent increases from 1988 until today: As you can see, rents have steadily increased and...

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high, and the supply of that item is limited. Two major reports released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now is a great time to sell your house. Let’s look at the data covered in the latest REALTORS® Confidence Index and Existing Home Sales...

This stunning east facing Highland Home is located in the highly sought after five star neighborhood of "Hunter's Creek" in Frisco which provides a beautiful entrance with water features, many biking & walking trails, community pools and playground areas.

Mortgage interest rates have already risen by over a quarter of a percentage point in 2018. Many are projecting that rates could increase to 5% by the end of the year. What impact will rising rates have on house values? Many quickly jump to the conclusion that an increase in mortgage rates will have a detrimental impact on real estate prices as fewer buyers will be able to qualify for a loan. This seems...

    Acquisto Real Estate is proud to spotlight Associate Broker, Amy Gasperini as the February Featured Agent. "It is an honor to get to work with my Ivy League sister Amy every day. I feel great pride in watching her grow with her career. She is a tremendous mother and Realtor. Anyone who is fortunate enough to become Amy's client will truly understand how great of a person she is." -Mike...

According to the latest Aspiring Home Buyers Profile by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of surveyed renters desire to own a home in the future, with 80% believing homeownership is a big part of achieving their American Dream. The profile went on to state that 50% of millennials believe that their rent will increase, with 20% believing that an increase in rent will be the catalyst that...

Welcome Home to this gorgeous one-story Gehan home in Trinity Falls.

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW  This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their homes a little OVER...