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Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months. Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting how home values are forecasted to change by the end of 2018 using data from the most recent report. As we can see, CoreLogic projects an increase […]
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Do you know what it actually costs to buying a home? You’ve saved for years and you finally have enough for your down payment (Congratulations!). You’ve also identified a great home you’d like to put an offer on – besides the downpayment, what other costs are associated with buying your dream home? What are […]
Over the course of the last 12 months, home prices have appreciated by 7.0%. Over the same amount of time, interest rates have remained historically low which has allowed many buyers to enter the market. As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six […]
#1 Boston Season on City Hall Plaza is Open to the public seven days a week and features a mix of winter activities including a unique outdoor skating path and an expanded Holiday Shopping Market, with an array of hospitality experiences and attractions. The main shopping area is made up of individual “Chalet” shops that are staffed […]
If you’ve been looking to buy a home over the past year in Boston, you have likely become familiar with mobbed open houses, bidding wars, cash transactions and homes that sell in a weekend – or even before the first open house. In truth, the Greater Boston market has been this competitive for a […]
There are many unsubstantiated theories as to why home values are continuing to increase. From those who are worried that lending standards are again becoming too lenient (data shows this is untrue), to those who are concerned that prices are again approaching boom peaks because of “irrational exuberance” (this is also untrue as prices are not at peak […]
There is little doubt that it is easier to get a home mortgage today than it was last year. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, shows that mortgage credit has become more available in each of the last several years. In fact, in just the last year: More buyers are putting less than […]
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the US homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Today we want to talk about the top 5 financial reasons you should own your […]
According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. Purchasing power, simply put, is […]
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