CBDP Happenings

How Will the Presidential Election Impact Real Estate?

Posted by Inactive Carrie Di Pilato on September 28, 2020 in  uncategorized
The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, a recession causing historic unemployment, and a level of social unrest perhaps never seen before have all changed the way we live. Only the real estate market seems to be unaffected, as a new forecast projects there may be more homes purchased this year than last year. As we come to the end of this tumultuous year, we’re preparing for perhaps the most contentious presidential election... read more

The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to Climb

Posted by Inactive Carrie Di Pilato on September 28, 2020 in  uncategorized
Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry by tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home Price – Growth in asking prices Housing Supply – Growth of new listings Pace of Sales – Difference in time-on-m... read more

5 Reasons to Call a Professional Cleaner During COVID-19

Posted by Inactive Carrie Di Pilato on September 21, 2020 in  uncategorized
The value of regular cleaning and disinfecting the spaces we occupy has become more important than ever. Following the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), it’s extremely important for the safety of you, your loved ones and colleagues that you take all precautions in preventing the spread of COVID-19. SAM SHALOMMAY 15, 2020 The following is a guest post from Jessica Thiefels The value of regular cleaning and disinfecting the spaces we occupy has become more ... read more

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

Posted by Inactive Carrie Di Pilato on September 10, 2020 in  uncategorized
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, what you’re comfortable within a monthly mortgage payment, and ultimately how much money you can borrow for your loan. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to do this. According to a re... read more

A 1910 Craftsman Home Renovation In Montana

HGTV’s Mountain Mamas Star Trecie Wheat Hughes Shares Her Home Restoration Story
Posted by Inactive Carrie Di Pilato on September 08, 2020 in  uncategorized
This is a guest contributed article by Trecie Wheat Hughes, agent affiliated with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties The restoration process of my 1910 Craftsman in Livingston, Montana has been a labor of love.  Even as a child I remember loving old houses.  Historic homes tell a story and each one is magical in its own special way.  In 2010, as I was tirelessly searching for my next renovation project, I walked into a run down Craftsman and I instantly knew it would be mine.  My intent... read more