If you have millions to burn, here’s a once-in-a-lifetime real estate opportunity. Word on the street is that the estate formerly known as Neverland Ranch, aka the home of the late Michael Jackson, is hitting the market once again. But there’s a catch: [...]
March 14, 2017
The spring market is off to a very strong start this year in the communities North of Boston, MA. The uncertainty of mortgage rates are causing many buyers to feel a high level of urgency. While it is a sellers market, depending on the type of home, location and price point, the level of demand can vary greatly. Many homes [...]
The Best Smoke Detector for a Home, and the Worst: Which Do You Have?
First the good news: After decades of public education by firefighters and other community groups, Americans have finally gotten the memo that smoke detectors are a good thing. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 96% of homes in the U.S. have at least one smoke [...]
Massachusetts Home Buyers Timeline
1. MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL - Before starting your home search, get pre-approved from a reputable lender. A copy of the pre approval will be needed when submitting an offer.
2. FIND THE HOUSE - Do your homework, drive around neighborhoods, visit open houses. Is your search criteria and budget match the availability of homes for [...]
Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey.
Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over [...]
When it comes to mortgages, there’s a big gap between what people thinkthey need in order to get one and the reality of what buyers are successfully doing—especially young people.
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