Chuck Barberini Real Estate

  "Just Thinking" By the end of the 1950s, the transition from radio to television was, for the most part, a fait accompli. Shows like  The Lone Ranger ,  The Shadow , and  Gunsmoke  seamlessly transferred their loyal fans to the new form of household entertainment. As television evolved, new shows emerged, and new stars became mainstream. Some transitioned from radio, others moved from the big screen, and many took advantage of the new medium to achieve mainstream success. Starting with this transition and for the next quarter century, three names—representing five actors—were constant figures on television or on the cover of  TV Guide : Conrad, Connors, and O’Connor. The first actor of note is Chuck Connors, known as the Rifleman, an athlete turned actor. Born in Brooklyn, he attended Seton Hall University on an athletic scholarship and served in the Army during World War II as a tank warfare instructor. After his service but before becoming an actor, Con...

  “Just Thinking” On this day in 1983, M*A*S*H aired its final episode after 11 seasons, featuring a special finale watched by 77% of the television audience. This was the largest audience share ever for a single TV show.  I think that M.A.S.H. would be a great article by itself, with 11 seasons of material to choose from, I could also include references to the classic movie starring Elliot Gould and Donald Sutherland. We are, however, going in a different direction. I got to thinking, once again, about television shows that we watched growing up, on one of the 3 networks, on our one TV with the entire family. Hollywood Squares was one of the shows that was often watched on our family’s television. I remember Mom and Dad cracking up and us not getting most of the jokes. Peter Marshall was the long-time host and straight man who would pitch the set-up lines to the squares. The squares were famous actors, but I didn’t know many of them for anything other than Hollywood Squares; ...

    Check out This Weeks Newsletter In January, the average mortgage rate was 6.71% and the average home value was $355,328 In 2025, affordability may improve somewhat as rates inch down. But prices will likely continue to rise. Hopeful buyers should start preparing as early as possible by saving money and improving their credit. Thanks to climbing home prices and high mortgage rates, it's been a tough few years for the housing market, leaving many hopeful homebuyers eager to get off the sidelines and into a home. Housing market conditions may ease somewhat in 2025 now that the Federal Reserve has started cutting rates. But it's likely still going to be expensive to get a mortgage and purchase a home. If you're planning to buy or sell soon, here's what you need to know about housing market predictions in 2025, and how you can prepare. Overview of the housing market The average home value in the U.S. is $355,328, according to Zillow — up 2.7% year over year. In January, ...

  Check Out This Weeks Newsletter Homebuyers across the U.S. may find a welcome change this year, as the housing market begins to offer more favorable conditions after years of challenging affordability. However, while the landscape in some regions is changing to favor buyers, some areas continue to present difficulties. Why It Matters The current shift in the housing market affects home prices, inventory levels and mortgage rates, impacting both buyers and sellers. According to Realtor.com, existing home sales are projected to increase this year. While active inventory levels are expected to rise by 11.7 percent, increasing options for buyers, many markets still face supply constraints that favor sellers. These changes highlight the complex and regionally varied nature of today's housing market, with implications for both affordability and economic stability. Are Home Prices Dropping in the U.S.? While home prices are not dropping, they are rising at a more moderate pace compared ...