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December 2017 Housing Report

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 December 2017 compared to December 2016. It also looks at other metrics in Massachusetts like Homes Listed and Pending, as they are often the best indicators […]

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How Home Sellers can Beat the Competition and Sell for More This Winter!

Every year around this time we talk about how listing your home in the winter makes you more money.  This has never been truer than this winter because the inventory of homes for sale has never been lower.  In fact, as of Monday, January 3rd, there were just 11,225 homes on the market in Massachusetts- the lowest

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Massachusetts Breaks Lowest Homes For Sale Record!

As of January 2nd, 2018, there were just 11,225 homes on the market in Massachusetts, a decrease of 14% compared to the same day last year when there were 13,023 homes on the market. This is also the lowest it has ever been on record with 2,000 as the only year that was close- 11,402

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Anthony Lamacchia’s 4 Housing Predictions for 2018

Here we are in the last week of December, after another very strong year for housing with prices and sales rising again making home sellers very happy. Buyers who were able to land a home are also excited to be in on a piece of the American dream and they should be.  Inventory is currently

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November 2017 Housing Report

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 November 2017 compared to November 2016. It also looks at other metrics in Massachusetts like Homes Listed and Pending, as they are often the best indicators

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Buying a ‘For Sale by Owner’ Home? Here are 4 Things You Need to Know

You’ll see listings for hundreds of homes during your home-buying process, with a majority of them listed by real estate agents.  Occasionally, you’ll come across one that is listed by the actual owner. This is what’s known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Fewer people involved means a simpler process, right? That’s a misconception-

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Lead Paint Law Changes in Massachusetts

Lead paint is still a present danger to children under 6 in the United States. Most households built prior to 1978 contained lead paint. As lead paint ages, it naturally crumbles and chips off of walls. Exposure to lead paint can cause serious health implications for children under 6 and pregnant women. Because of this,

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Winter Sale

If you’re thinking about selling this winter don’t think that you’re behind the eight ball. Selling in the winter has some positive benefits that can’t be utilized during other seasons. With less homes naturally being on the market, your home will be getting more attention from buyers. The buyers who are looking during this time

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You Bought a House, Now What?

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Home ownership is a big step for anyone, regardless if this is your first home or your third.  There’s always work to be done and tasks at hand to ensure your biggest asset is properly maintained. Below are some of the first steps you should take as

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Hidden Costs of Selling a Home

Budgeting for just about anything can be a difficult task. From how much you plan on spending at dinner, on a vacation or in this case, selling a home, being educated will help you in the long run. Selling a home seems like a simple task which yields you all the profits from the home,

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