With monthly utility bills being a nagging cost all year long for home owners, home buyers are more aware than ever about energy efficient features within prospective homes. If a home buyer is looking at your house and comparing it to others, having the edge on energy efficiency can be the difference that makes your […]
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We always advise our buyers that choosing a mortgage broker is a task not to be taken lightly. Similar to hiring the right real estate agent, it is just as important to hire the right mortgage broker when buying a home. Talking to a good mortgage broker at a reputable lender is actually one of
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Governor Charlie Baker announced new legislation on Tuesday, April 3rd which would require energy efficiency scorecards to be assessed prior to listing a home for sale in hopes of targeting residential greenhouse gas emission reductions. This proposed energy audit is supported by the environmental community but is generally opposed by realtors as this would impede
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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 February 2018 compared to February 2017. It also looks at other metrics in Massachusetts like Homes Listed and Pending, as they are often the best indicators
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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 January 2018 compared to January 2017. It also looks at other metrics in Massachusetts like Homes Listed and Pending, as they are often the best indicators
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The housing market around the Greater Boston area has shown lately that the demand for homes is greater than the supply and because of that most homes are subject to bidding wars before an offer is accepted. In this ultra-competitive market, buyers need to do all they can to make the strongest offer when the
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Open Houses and property showings are often what helps an agent sell a home or a prospective buyer decide on which house they want to purchase. While they are widely embraced as the norm in the world of real estate, they can easily leave agents, home owners and valuables vulnerable to the increased risk of
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Want to know how the Watertown, Massachusetts real estate market is doing? In this 2017 Year in Review Housing Report, we’re looking at home sales in Watertown for 2017 compared to 2016 and how the market is currently performing in that area. As of December 31st, 2017, a total of 406 homes sold in Watertown at an
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Every year Americans must file for taxes. Luckily, some people can relieve some of the money owed in taxes if it’s determined that they are eligible for certain exemptions, which is determined by each state’s rules and regulations. Massachusetts residents can potentially reduce the amount owed in taxes with these five possible exemptions: Residential Tax
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Buying a new home before selling your current one can be a daunting proposition. With the lowest inventory of homes for sale ever recorded, homeowners who want to move up and buy a larger home or downsize and buy a smaller home are becoming increasingly nervous to make the initial step without finding the home they want first.
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