There’s a new wave of home buyers out there. They differ in the way they shop for homes, they know exactly what they want. Millennials are currently the largest purchasing group in this country. And, estimates say, they will account for 43% of home buyers taking out a loan by the end of 2018. In … Continued
When it’s time to sell your house, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to make some repairs and improvements. Some of them have to be done, and others slide closer to optional. And of the latter, you want to make only those repairs and improvements that promise a good rate of return on the time and … Continued
Real estate agents calculate a CMA – a comparative market analysis – to help determine the selling price of a house. To generate a CMA, your agent will compare the house to similar recently sold houses in the area, looking at active, recently sold, and expired listings for houses as similar to yours as possible. … Continued
You’ve heard it time and time again: you need to stage your home before trying to sell it, and you probably need professional staging. But does it really make that much difference? And at a cost of up to $2,000, is it really worth the price. In a word: Yes. Here are four solid reasons … Continued
Buying your first home will likely be one of the most exciting yet stressful times of your life, however many first time buyers make mistakes that could put their home ownership in jeopardy. So, once you’re lucky enough to find that dream home make sure you follow these 10 Commandments of buying a home…. You … Continued
Annemarie LaTul…: Almost everybody loves pets, especially dogs. Who doesn’t love dogs? I’ll tell you who. The buyer looking at your house. People love their own pets, but for some reason, other people’s pets carry some sort of a stigma for the buyers who are house hunting. So the big question is how do we…
You know you need good (or at least decent) credit to get a mortgage loan to buy a home. But checking your credit score once and then forgetting about it won’t do the trick. Your financial actions such as large purchases and even errors that can and do creep in will impact your credit score. … Continued
The importance of pricing your home correctly simply cannot be overstated. The problem for many sellers, though, in getting the price right lies in the surprising things that can affect a home’s value. Being aware of these things will help you price to sell and wind up with more money in your pocket. So take … Continued
Do you need to sell your house in Billerica? If you know someone who had their home on the market this past spring or summer, you know that the market has been favoring sellers, meaning it could be the perfect time to put your property up for sale. To get you motivated if you still … Continued
The real estate market continues to be the bright spot in the current economy. However, there is one thing preventing the housing market from reaching its full potential this year. So what is that? It’s the lack of inventory. So if you’re a homeowner and you’re thinking about selling and you’re wondering if it’s the…
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