The spring market looked different this year but the summer market is heating up! Many buyers and sellers chose to wait out the spring market until the summer, due to the public health crisis surrounding COVID-19. This means that the summer market is predicted to be teeming with buyers and sellers who are ready to STRIKE! […]
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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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Buying a new home before selling your current one Homeowners need to remember what is most important in this transaction: getting the most money for your home and buying the property you truly want for the lowest price you can. Many homeowners aren’t always able to qualify for a mortgage on a new home until
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The real estate market has experienced an interesting year. In the beginning of the year, lower inventory exhausted buyers and led them to question the whole process. Some have even wondered if working with an agent is actually helpful, that perhaps skipping the buyer’s agent and working directly with the seller’s agent is a more
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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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Thinking of buying or selling a home in Massachusetts? If so, you should probably have a radon test done in your home. Although Massachusetts does not require radon testing, the Environmental Protection Agency does recommend it. Many buyers will ask for a radon test to be done before they buy a house, so it is
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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. Owning a house with a pool can really convey a feeling of luxurious living and make a real difference in lifestyle
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It doesn’t take long for sellers to become overconfident in a strong seller’s market, but they should be cautious because it could end up costing them. The market may still be experiencing a bit of an imbalance, but it won’t last forever. Sellers should be careful not to exclude anyone from seeing their home, even
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The Lamacchia Housing Report presents overall home sale statistics and highlights the average sale prices for single families, condominiums, and multi-family homes in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire for April 2019 compared to April 2018. It also looks at other metrics in Massachusetts like Homes Listed for Sale, Homes Pending, and Price Adjustments made to active
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Are you scared to list your home for sale because you don’t know where you would go if it sells before you find a new home? Are you searching for a home but cannot seem to find it? Worried about having to move twice? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you
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