2022 Fourth-Quarter Housing Market Trends: Prices Down, Rates Up
By Steph MatarazzoIt's finally happened. Trends in the US housing market are responding to interest rate changes, and we are finally…
Steph is the Marketing Director at FastExpert and has been working in the real estate data and research world for over three years. She is passionate about educating people on the real estate market and Excel spreadsheets. She lives on the East Coast with her family and recently purchased her own home.
Articles Written By Steph Matarazzo
Average Real Estate Agent Commissions by State (2024 Survey)
By Steph MatarazzoWhile commission rates and realtor fees can differ between states and agents, it is commonly thought that sellers will…
Top Ways to Advertise a House For Sale – A Complete Guide 2023
By Steph MatarazzoMarketing has its roots in every form of communication, be it newspapers, television, or social media.
5 Things To Do Before Selling Your House
By Steph MatarazzoClick here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! If you’ve made…
Best Time to Sell a House in Houston
By Steph MatarazzoHouston has always been a leading Texas real estate market. A recent study ranked the city among the “top…
5 Things to Do Before Buying a Home
By Steph MatarazzoBuying a home can be fun and exciting as you think about the next phase in your life. It…
What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved, and Approved?
By Steph MatarazzoIf you’re in the process of buying a home, you may have heard a lot of new words thrown…
What is an Appraisal Contingency?
By Steph MatarazzoAppraisal contingencies are put in place to protect the buyer from making a bad deal unknowingly. This provision allows…
How Does Zillow Make Money?
By Steph MatarazzoZillow is a free site where users can list homes and properties for sale or rent. Zillow gets roughly…
5 Reasons You Should Get A Home Inspection
By Steph MatarazzoBuying a home is exciting, but it can also be stressful – especially when you have questions about the…
First-time Home Buying Checklist – 6 Needs vs Wants in Home Buying
By Steph MatarazzoWith all of this shopping, it’s easy to lose track of what you really need. First-time homebuyers sometimes forget…
4 Reasons to Write a Letter to the Seller of a Home
By Steph MatarazzoThe home buying market is as hot as ever, and it's not expected to cool off anytime soon. People…
3 Benefits of Buying a Home vs Renting
By Steph MatarazzoIf you’re moving to a new city, you may wonder whether you should rent or buy your next living…
How to Save for a Downpayment for a House – 5 Things to Know
By Steph MatarazzoClick here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! You might be…
Real Estate Negotiations – An Ultimate Guide
By Steph MatarazzoBeing able to ask for and get what you want is a skill that can serve you in many…
6 Tips to Selling Your Home in a Seller’s Market
By Steph MatarazzoYes! The market is heating up and you might think that now is the perfect time to sell your…
10 Cities in Florida with the Shortest Commutes
By Steph MatarazzoThere are many cities in Florida with a lot of different things to offer. Which city you live in…
10 Cities in California with the Shortest Commutes
By Steph MatarazzoThere are many cities in California with a lot of different things to offer. Which city you live in…