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 they sell their current […]
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An increasing number of home buyers are opting for new construction over an existing home in an established neighborhood and rightfully so. From the clean lines and shiny new appliances to updated backsplashes and flooring, there’s no more worrying about the previous owner’s personal taste and planning out home renovations. The buying process of a
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How much should you put down on a house is a common question most buyers have! What is a Down Payment? In real estate, a down payment is the amount of cash you put towards the purchase of a home, the difference between the price of the home and what they will borrow. They vary
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We took the top two towns and cities from each county Lamacchia Realty covers in MA and made a list of the best places to live in 2019! Massachusetts offers various lifestyle and living opportunities. So where are the best places to live in Massachusetts out of 351 cities and towns? Measuring the overall quality
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The home buying process includes a lot of steps from start to finish- getting your offer accepted, home inspection, appraisals- but what happens when it finally comes to closing day? Let’s walk through the details of what to expect on closing day. Your attorney is responsible for handling the closing— from preparation, the day of, and any follow up
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Buying your first home is a great experience! It’s usually an important part of your life and you definitely don’t want it to leave a sour taste in your mouth. So, you should be very careful when looking to invest in your first home. Here are the five most important things you should know before
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When you are looking for a new house, there are many things you need to pay attention to. For example, the price should not exceed your budget, you should hire a real estate agent and a moving company, etc. In addition to this, your future home should meet your needs – but, this does not
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Smart home app installing on phone in hands. Smart home control concept. Smart homes might seem like a far-off futuristic concept, but with the continual advances in technology, they are becoming increasingly popular and rightfully so. With the ability to turn on the lights, set the thermostat, set the alarm system, and even start music
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The housing marketing is booming but with a lack of houses for sale, overcrowded open houses, and bidding wars, the chance for an individual to purchase a home in Boston is very slim and that’s before we take down payments into consideration. With the ability for buyers being able to purchase a house in the
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Millions of people across the United States carry student debt, with the average borrower owing more than $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 affect the possibility of buying a home. Even if
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