Are you buying or selling a home that was built prior to 1978? There’s a good chance there is lead paint in the home and as one of the only disclosures that is federally mandated, having lead paint can pose some challenges whether you’re buying or selling. Why Lead Paint is an Issue Lead is […]
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With everything going on right now, the typical Spring home-buying season was slightly delayed. But, with buyer demand so high, things are now kicking into high gear and with so few homes for sale, bidding wars are happening everywhere. Bidding wars fill buyers with conflicted emotions from having the desire to win the home, and
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A pool can be a very attractive asset for a homeowner, potentially offering hours of entertainment, swimming and in-water exercise options, and a great way to cool down and relax during the summer months. This summer especially, where most people will be staying home instead of traveling, families are looking for a home with a
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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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Most homeowners are reluctant to make upgrades and renovations to their homes when it comes time to list their home for sale. They won’t be living there much longer so spending money on upgrades that don’t increase home values by astronomical amounts and ones that they won’t be able to enjoy for a long period
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The Lamacchia Realty 25 Hottest Towns report is in! We look at every town in Massachusetts and take the Top 25 with the most growth in the number of sales when compared to last year. To make this list there has to be a minimum of 200 sales in 2019 including single families, condos, and
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Buying a home takes more than just money. It takes planning and foresight. Making sure that you’re prepared before you begin your search will make your life a lot less complicated than waiting to complete your due diligence after you’ve found a home you’d like to make an offer on. These few tasks will ensure
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Boston traffic is unpredictable and with traffic due to weather or accidents easily increasing commutes by an hour or more, those who drive to work every day are looking for an alternative. That alternative is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). With over 270 station areas throughout five Massachusetts and two New Hampshire counties with
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Upgrade or first time home, there are lots of things you know that you have to do in order to buy successfully – like hiring an expert local Realtor, getting pre-approved, learning about what you want and what you can afford – but there are also a few things you need to wait to do until you close. Mortgage
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During the home buying process you’re sure to hear the term “contingent”, but what does it really mean? Contingent is the status you’ll see on a listing once a seller accepts a buyer’s offer. An accepted offer, therefore, doesn’t necessarily mean ‘sold.’ There is a process between the accepted offer and the closing where multiple
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