Finding your dream home is exciting. But finding out you can’t afford your dream home can be depressing. Don’t fall into the trap of shopping for something you can’t afford. Find out how much you can really afford to borrow when buying a Boston house before you start the search. Your real estate agent is … Continued
If you’re in Boston ready to buy a house or considering downsizing your home, you don’t need to worry about a decrease in the quality of your home. In fact, a smaller home can still mean an improved layout and overall flow when it comes to the property’s footprint. Not only will you be paying less–you could … Continued
Trying to get a mortgage as a freelancer comes with its own set of challenges. As a freelancer, you wear many hats – you’re in sales, operations, marketing, project management, and collections! Imagine having the added burden of trying to convince a lending institution to give you a loan for a house without steady W-2 … Continued
Has your job been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis? And do you have a Real Estate License in Massachusetts? We’re NextHome Titletown Real Estate in Boston, Massachusetts. As a team, we’re working together to not only survive the crisis, but to thrive through it. Hiring Real Estate Agents in Boston, MA We value your experience, … Continued
Buying your first property is always an exciting, yet daunting time. No matter the size of the property, there’s a bit of homework to be done on your part before signing on the dotted line. So, if you’ve got your eye on a property as a first-time buyer in Boston, here’s what to consider before you take … Continued
So a week ago, the real estate market was hot. Then Coronavirus happened. Now what? How Coronavirus is Affecting the Local Real Estate Market This is Rory Gill at NextHome Titletown Real Estate, and of course the health of our family, friends and neighbors is our highest concern. Yet, real estate professionals, homeowners and buyers…
Most of the time most buyers and sellers have a lot of questions they want and need to have answered throughout the process of conducting a real estate transaction. There are some differences, though, in the sets of questions. Buyers usually have questions for the seller while sellers typically have questions that only their real … Continued
You’ve found that perfect home, you made an offer and the sellers accepted, and now you’re ready to move on to closing as soon a possible. The last thing you need is for some problem or surprise to cause any delays, especially with respect to your mortgage. And it happens – all the time. One … Continued
As a real estate investor, you may not really see the reasons to take the time to develop a partnership with a real estate agent. Won’t you just eat into your own profits and compete against the agent you’re working with? Not true! Creating a solid investor-agent partnership can provide multiple benefits for both parties. … Continued
Technology is at the center of things for most of us today. One of the top reasons why new buyers choose new construction over an existing home was the ease of installing and customizing smart home technology. We went to the Consumer Electronic Show last year, and home automation and smart home technology was, by … Continued
Buying a house is a big step – much bigger than many people realize. For first-time buyers, it often comes with a host of expenses and responsibilities that they never dreamed of, in addition to being the largest financial transaction of their entire lives up to that point. Talk about stressing you out – it’s … Continued
OK – you are thinking about buying a home this year. Great! Step one before falling in love with properties and scouring the listings that NextHome Titletown Real Estate can provide you (for free!) is to work with a bank, credit union, or mortgage broker and get pre-approved for financing. We know that you’re eager … Continued
Whether you’re hiring a mechanic, a barber, or a veterinarian, you want the top professional that you can get – one with experience who will do the job well. And it’s no different when you need a real estate agent, whether you are buying or selling a home. Not only do you need an agent … Continued
Tired of Uncle Sam reaching so deep into your pocket every year? Well, you have a lot of company. And if you’re a homeowner, you’re in luck because there are some significant deductions you can take at tax time that renters cannot claim. Here are our picks for the best tax deductions for homeowners in … Continued
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is something many people use when they need to make home repairs or renovations. Considering the fact that the average kitchen remodel costs $20k-$25k and the average roof replacement is $7k, it’s no wonder people are tapping into their home equity to fund these necessary improvements. The problem … Continued
Buying a house is not something people jump into quickly and without much thought (for the most part….there’s always those oceanfront property impulse buys, right???) Most of us spend months or even years agonizing over the decision, trying to locate the perfect home and decide whether it’s the right time and the right thing to … Continued
Home sellers in Boston often need to hire contractors for repairs, renovations, or even major remodels, especially in the wake of a major natural disaster like a Nor’Easter, blizzard, or a flood. It’s in these situations especially that homeowners are susceptible to a contractor scam. Taking advantage of homeowners at their most vulnerable is, unfortunately, … Continued
The sale of your house is very much a team effort. You will need many different vendors, and will have to call on the expertise of several professionals, to finally make it successfully through closing. And in all this, time is money, just as it is in other business endeavor or transaction. So the more … Continued
The process of buying a home, especially for first-time buyers, can be and often is complicated, confusing, and littered with legal complexities. And that, of course, is one of the main reasons real estate agents exist. Buying a house is, most of the time, just too much for the layman or neophyte to tackle unassisted. … Continued
Being a real estate investor is tough work, and you need a skilled, high-quality team to help you get things done the right way. From the contractors you hire to put in new floors and windows to the people who help you market your available properties to potential renters, every [marlet_city] real estate investor has their … Continued
Purchasing a home is a big deal. You have to choose the neighborhood, figure out what’s negotiable and what’s not, and decide how to pay for it. There are a lot of decisions to make. Here’s what you need to know about buying a Boston house in 2020: KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD This … Continued
Success in house flipping depends in large part on finding the right house. While there are tons of distressed properties out there, the trick lies in finding the right one – one that will yield a worthwhile return on the investment after all the rehabbing has been done. So how do you find the right … Continued
The Fair Housing Act is designed to ensure fair treatment for renters, buyers, and sellers in real estate transactions – to end discriminatory practices in any housing-related activities. Its purpose, then, is to ensure that all people who apply for housing are treated the same. The act lays out everything that could be construed as … Continued
Not only is buying a home the largest financial transaction of your life, but it also involves many complex legal issues. Good thing at NextHome Titletown Real Estate, our broker Rory Gill is also a practicing real estate attorney in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We got your back (and we even have a podcast … Continued
Selling your house in Boston can be a long, complicated process. You have to deal with finding the right real estate agent to help you list it, getting things repaired and staged to show it keeping it clean enough that people can walk through it, and going back and forth with potential buyers. Because of … Continued
Buying your first home in Boston is a fun and exciting process. You get to decide where you want to live, how many bathrooms you want, and how much you’re willing to spend. But before you head out to tons of Open Houses, it’s important to conduct research and make sure you’re prepared for the … Continued
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful time, and you rely on your real estate agent to help make the process as smooth and painless as possible. But sometimes, you can choose a bad real estate agent in Boston, making buying or selling your home even more frustrating than it needs to be. … Continued
Showing your house in Boston can be incredibly stressful, especially if you have young children in your house. It feels as if everything needs to be completely picked up at all times so you can accommodate requests for a showing at the drop of a hat. After all, the better you can work around the … Continued
Should you buy an older home? A lot of people think so! While around 500,000 homes sold this year will be new construction, the vast majority – 5.2 million – will be existing homes, many of them older homes. In addition, the “typical home” purchased was built around 1976, and many homes are older than … Continued
As a real estate investor, you’re always looking for ways to maximize your profits in Boston. Finding the best value for your initial expenditure and also helping boost the final sales or rental price of your property is key to getting the most out of each property, helping you increase your business. If you’re looking for … Continued
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