Tag: Home Selling Tips

THE MORTGAGE LOCK-IN EFFECT: WHY MILLIONS OF HOMEOWNERS AREN’T SELLING IN 2026

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Mar 7, 2026 | Home Buying & Selling Tips, Housing Market Trends, Mortgage and Financing, New York City Real Estate, Real Estate Insights | 0

March 7, 2026 The U.S. housing market is not just expensive. In many ways, it is frozen. One of the most powerful forces shaping today’s housing market is something economists call the mortgage lock-in effect. Millions of...

🔧 The ROI of Quick Fixes: Small Repairs That Deliver Big Buyer Confidence (NYC Edition)

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Sep 6, 2025 | Home Preparation, Home Selling, NYC Real Estate, Selling Tips | 0

Selling in New York City doesn’t always require a gut renovation. Often, small, targeted repairs do the heavy lifting: they calm buyer fears, photograph beautifully, and help your home feel “move-in ready.” Below is a practical...