Joseph Pettinella's blog

The weather has definitely been a big factor affecting home sales in the mid-Hudson Valley in January and February.  It has been difficult to show homes because of the snow, ice, and just plain frigid temperatures. 

It is a challenge for sellers to keep all the areas of their property accessible to buyers for showings, such as walkways, garages, patios, and other outdoor areas.  Some sellers have taken their homes off the market temporarily to repair damage caused by ice backups.  Does this photo look familiar?  There are also factors delaying closings, such as inspectors inability to inspect roofs, septics, and other outdoor major elements.

Hello Spring . . . can't wait till you get here . . . please give us a sign!      

Does Real Estate Have the Winter Blues? -  The harsh winter weather throughout the country is shuttering open houses, delaying closings, and keeping some home buyers out of the market.

[NAR Daily News Magazine]

Watch this video for some very surprising baby boomer survey results.  

Here is a link to an informative article . . . all about credit scores.  It outlines the individual factors that are involved in your credit score and what percentage of your score is based on each factor.

There is also a good deal of sound advice on what to do to raise your score.

10 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in 2015 - (TNS)—It’s important to get your credit score as high as possible if you want to qualify for the best loans and credit. Many lenders don’t even look at your credit report; they stop at your credit score. FICO credit scores range between 350 and 850, with 850 being the very best score you can get. […] [RisMedia Consumer News]