On the market for a vacation home or investment property? Here is a round up of our top picks!
If you are currently on the hunt for the perfect place to unplug and recharge, look no further!! The Pocono Mountains have been the travel destination for many tri-state folks for decades due to our close proximity to NYC, NJ and CT. With the market on an incredible upswing, now is the time to take […]
Articles worth Reading: Sunday June 3rd 2018
Articles Worth Reading is a series that runs on Sundays with a list of helpful Real Estate related links from around the web. Personally, I take Sunday lounging very seriously. I love a leisurely read and enjoy it even more if I don’t have to spend hours researching the topic of the day. Every week […]
Home Warranties: What you should know
The Galligan Team prides itself on educating consumers, so they can make informed decisions during the home buying or home selling process. To further educate, today we are going to shed some light on home warranties and the benefits of investing in one. We just wrapped a meeting with our colleague and home warranty guru, Andrew […]
Open house this weekend, join us!
Open house this weekend, Saturday May 19th 11am to 1pm …… Don’t miss this opportunity FULLY REMODELED & UPGRADED w/ Contemporary & OPEN layout. Living/Kitchen Combo w/ CATHEDRAL CEILINGS & STUNNING hardwood & slate floors. 5 bedrooms!! BRAND NEW Kitchen w/ GRANITE COUNTERS, tiled back-splash, NEW cabinets, & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. Living Room has […]
Get Involved: Family Promise of Monroe County
The Galligan Realty Group is a huge supporter of community based non-profits and is always looking for a way to give back to the community we serve. Recently I became aware of Family Promise of Monroe County through a client who needed furniture removed in preparation for the sale of her home. Rather than sending […]
Home staging for rentals and tips to get it done right (the first time)!
When deciding to invest in a rental property it’s important to factor in the cost of staging! Staging the property will set you apart from other rentals competing for tenants in your market. In the world of Airbnb, vrbo, homeaway etc. it’s important that your rental property photographs well if you want to get any action. […]
Tips on buying a home in a competitive market
It’s a seller’s market out there! Gone are the days of offers thousand of dollars under ask or waiting to see a home linger on the market for a year before making your move. With homes selling inside of three weeks (less in some markets) if you see a home you want and it’s within […]
Fed raises interest rates, signals more to come in 2018
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, to a range of 1.50% to 1.75%. Over the next few weeks, this increase will affect credit cards, adjustable-rate mortgages, car loans, and other credit lines that don’t have fixed rates. The Fed still expects to hike rates three times […]