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3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World If you’re searching for a home online, you’re not alone; lots of people are doing it. The question is, are you using all of your available resources, and are you using them wisely? Here’s why the Internet is a great place to […]
Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. They will be able to tell you how your […]
Daylight savings is this Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Don’t forget to change your clocks! The National safety council also ask everyone to take this time to check a few things around your house: 1. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Did you know that each detector has an expiration date? If you didn’t purchase […]
If you’re considering selling your home in Boston this year, you may be wondering what the fees are that you’ll be required to pay at closing. In a real estate transaction, both buyer and seller are responsible for paying different closing costs. So, what are closing costs? Commissions – Commissions vary […]
We already know that living in Boston has many perks…too many to list here. But did you know that if you own and occupy your Boston home as your primary residence that you could qualify for Boston’s residential exemption? Here are a few key facts: For Fiscal Year 2019, you have until April 1, 2019, to […]
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.2% over the next year. Home […]
4 Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market is NOT 2006 All Over Again With home prices rising again this year, some are concerned that we may be repeating the 2006 housing bubble that caused families so much pain when it collapsed. Today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. There are […]
When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). What […]
Making updates to your home is a great way to add value and make your space work for you. I am constantly asked for contractor recommendations by my clients, unfortunately i’ve also been on the receiving end of a few horror stories. Here are some helpful tips and questions you should ask before hiring a […]
Prices are rising and homeowners are staying put longer, and that means more homeowners can cash in when they go to sell. Home seller profits surged to a 10-year high in the fourth quarter of 2017. Sellers saw an average home price gain since purchase of $54,000, up from $47,133 a year ago. In Boston, […]
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