At first glance, buying a fixer-upper seems like a no-brainer. After all, HGTV and the DIY Network make it look like a breeze. Of course, those “featured homebuyers” are surrounded by a cast of professionals who are paid to make those properties sparkle by the end of each episode. For the rest of us, the process of turning a fixer-upper into a move-in ready home doesn’t always go as it does on TV.  So, is it right for you?  Maybe yes, maybe no. These are things you should consider...

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The holidays are supposed to be holly and jolly.  We help you keep them that way with these 8 simple home safety tips.

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Whether you're looking for a smart financial investment or a new place to call home, chances are you can find both in Erie if you know the signs of a good buy.  To make shopping easier, Maleno created an at-a-glance guide for those who need a little extra reassurance that the house they want is the right one.

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Signs of a potential recession are starting to appear again: Huge swings in the stock market, output gaps, a slowing global economy, trade war tensions, and yield curve inversions. According to Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, Mark Fleming, in an interview with U.S. News, "if a recession is to occur, is unlikely to be caused by housing-related activity, and therefore the housing sector should be one of the leading sources to come out of the recession."

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Despite the opinions of die-hard homeowners, purchasing a home isn't always the best choice.  We know this statement sounds precarious coming from a real estate brokerage, but we truly believe that the decision to buy or rent should be based completely on an individual's circumstances.

Furthermore, in the words of Bob Dylan, "Times they are a changin'," and with those changes come an adjusted lifestyle for the modern young adult.  So, in defense of Millennials, we've underscored a few reasons why your decision to put off owning a home makes sense.

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Debt: the financial situation that four in five Americans currently find themselves in. Whether their debt comes from credit cards and mortgages or student loans and medical bills, Uncle Sam’s residents are seriously in the red. However, not everyone with debt is in a financially precarious situation. In fact, many of the most experienced investors know how to use debt to their advantage.

If you’re looking for a way to invest without emptying your savings account, you’re reading the right blog. In this piece, we’ll break down how you can leverage real estate debt, or simply “use leverage” to realize significant returns.

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Whether you’re looking to move to Erie, PA, or already living here and searching for a new home in the area, we’ve put together a helpful guide to highlight the hottest places to settle down. Not only do we dig into where to buy a home, but we also explore the assets of that particular area. So, if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, use this piece as your guidepost.

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It's summer time, and do you know what that means?  Another 10 million graduates have walked across the stage to get their college diplomas and have joined the other 45 million Americans contending with their tens of thousands of dollars of student debt.

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Homebuyers and sellers are often surprised when they find out about all of the services we provide.  Because of our reputation for building premium new construction homes, people often forget that we have an entire suite of additional offerings.  With the busiest real-estate season right around the corner, we thought we'd use this month's blog to walk our past, current, and potential customers through our services.

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Much like owning or leasing a car, it seems just about everyone has an unwavering opinion about buying versus renting a home and why one option is better than the other. But here’s the hard truth: it entirely depends on an individual’s circumstances.

There are a multitude of factors to consider when deciding to buy or rent a home. But for starters, here are the big three: 

1. Lifestyle
2. Location
3. Personal finances

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