The average single-family property tax bill in Massachusetts in 2022 is $6,719, up $347 from the previous year, according to a recent report conducted by the Division of Local Services, Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The average tax rate in Massachusetts is now $14.58 for every $1,000 in assessed property value. Towns and cities with the highest […]
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The average single-family property tax bill in Massachusetts in 2021 is $6,372, up $197 from the previous year, according to a recent report conducted by the Division of Local Services, Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The average tax rate in Massachusetts is now $15.24 for every $1,000 in assessed property value. Towns and cities with the
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An HOA, or Homeowners Association, is when a common interest community – which includes mainly condos but could include some single-family or waterfront properties – provides ground rules for maintaining their common spaces and property. With these rules comes a monthly or annual fee for expenses to take care of these areas and buildings. HOA’s
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If your home was built before 1980, it may contain some form of asbestos, which was used for purposes such as insulation for boilers and pipes or in siding or roofing materials for many years prior to 1980. Whether you’re planning on buying or selling, many homeowners worry that buyers won’t even look at a
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Achieving the American dream of homeownership is a major milestone in life, but the home buying process can seem daunting. Rushing through the process of deciding how much you can afford, how you’re going fix any blemishes in your credit, and saving for a down payment can be costly. Instead, take your time, get advice,
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Millions of people across the United States carry student debt, with the average borrower owing over $30,000 (via Forbes). With student loan payments being a large percentage of an individual’s income, their credit scores are being pushed down and saving is nearly impossible, which negatively affects the possibility of buying a home. Even if an
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Follow Warren Buffet’s words of wisdom It’s Fall again, and like clockwork despite the disruption of COVID-19, buyers are wondering what is wrong with homes that aren’t selling immediately! It’s incredible how this happens every year, especially after buyers spend the first seven months of the year wishing homes would stay on the market longer
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What are Home Appraisals? Home appraisals are used by lenders during the mortgage application process as an objective way to assess the value of the home. They are an unbiased estimate of how much a home is worth in the current market which allows lenders to ensure that the requested amount of money is appropriate
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There are many real estate myths out there, from commissions to renovations. We understand that buying or selling a home is a big decision and we want to help “debunk” these myths to help alleviate some stress. A home passes or fails inspection This isn’t like an exam in high school where you either pass
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July 2020 – It’s no secret that being a home buyer over the last few years, especially the winter and spring has been very stressful for many and not very rewarding for some. Recently due to COVID-19 pulling inventory way down, bidding wars have been even more rampant. Sellers took a long pause on listing their
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