You know that before listing and trying to sell your house, you’ll have to make some fixes and possibly some upgrades. But where do you start and what, exactly should you do? If you’re like most of us, you don’t have the cash on hand for major renovations or an all-out remodel (which may not … Continued
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears … Continued
Selling a house today is both easier and more difficult than it used to be. It’s easier in that you’ll likely get multiple offers owing to low inventory and buyer competition. It’s more difficult because now you have to evaluate those many offers and choose the best one. And the amount of the offer, the … Continued
When a homeowner sells a home or property, they are usually obligated to pay capital gains taxes after filing their taxes and entering the sales details. The typical amount of capital gains paid by the seller is either 12%-15% in some instances. For short terms capital gain even higher is some cases. These taxes can … Continued
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in … Continued
Pricing a home correctly for both a quick sale and the best sale price possible is no simple feat. And it gets even more complicated when you consider the various valuations for homes such as the assessed value and the market value. With all these figures rolling around in the mix, it’s difficult to know … Continued
From time to time, every homeowner mulls over the possibility of selling their current property and finding the next place to call home. Let’s get a better understanding of if it could be time to move on by examining these 5 signs it is the right time to list your house in Billerica. Priorities Have … Continued
2022 HOUSING MARKET PREDICTIONS The past two years have been full of exciting and record-breaking moments. It’s also seen its fair share of buyer fatigue, hesitancy and confusion. Here’s what industry experts are saying about what they anticipate for the 2022 housing market. Will Home Prices Go Up or Down? In the past 12 months, … Continued
It is, of course, tempting to go the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) route instead of hiring an agent because you’ll save the 6% or so agent commission and wind up with more money in your pocket. But will you really? The truth is .. . you may actually make less on the sale. Beyond that, there are … Continued
