There are hundreds of reasons why people choose to buy or sell a home when they do. Some may like to anticipate and outsmart the market while others simply are left with no choice but to buy or sell immediately. Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, the same rules apply. Some may choose to wait until […]
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The sale of a home not only has positive benefits for the buyer and seller but also has several benefits to many local businesses. Each home sale generates jobs, income, and taxes that contribute an average of sixty thousand dollars to the economy (National Associations of Realtors®). Who Benefits from Real Estate Transactions? As a
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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 keep in
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Sometimes it pays to refinance and renovate. FHA 203(k) Rehab loans are perfect for people who want to buy a fixer-upper with an affordable list price. FHA Rehabilitation loans allow the homebuyer or homeowner to finance the purchase or refinance along with the renovation of a home through a single mortgage. Rather than applying for
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Many individuals have become more interested in purchasing a fixer-upper versus a home that is what’s called “turnkey.’ Some attribute this to the increase in reality television shows featuring fixing and flipping various properties while others attribute this increase to the possibility of creating a custom space with all of the features a homeowner wants.
The real estate market has experienced an interesting year. With inventory consistently lower than it has been in years in the beginning, exhausted buyers were beginning 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
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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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As a buyer or seller, you’ll hear these two terms throughout the transaction process more than once, and with assessed value generally different than market value, knowing what they are will clear up confusion. One has little to do with the other, so here is what you need to know: Assessed Value Property taxes are
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Do You HAVE to Put 20% Down to Buy a House? The NAR 2017 Aspiring Home Buyers Profile report found that 39% of first time home buyers believed they needed more than 20% for a mortgage down payment on a home purchase. This proves that a considerable misconception remains among people who just don’t realize there are
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With inventory the lowest ever recorded, there are still plenty of steps you can take to get the house you want. Inventory trends shift with the seasons, and being prepared will give you the competitive edge over other buyers in this highly competitive market. Working with Buyer’s Agent is More Important Than Ever While hiring
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