Buying a home should be an exciting adventure. It can be, but it’s often accompanied by a good amount of confusion and a lot of stress. Home prices throughout Greater Boston are still rising and inventory is limited, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, with the right life hacks, you can put some of the … Continued
To help you quickly and effectively get rid of your excess belongings before you list, you may want to consider using the KonMari method to sell your condo. This style of decluttering and organizing was popularized by a Netflix series starring Marie Kondo that debuted in early 2019, and people started giving away piles of … Continued
With home prices still rising, and with relatively low inventory and a lot of cash offers, the residential real estate market throughout the Greater Boston area is pretty tough for buyers right now, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. So the one thing you don’t want to do when buying real estate in Boston is rush … Continued
Even during these uncertain times, the local real estate market in Boston is holding firm, and it’s still a particularly good time to buy a condo. First of all, mortgage interest rates are incredibly low. In addition, home prices are still increasing in most neighborhoods throughout Boston and in nearby cities like Cambridge, Everett, Somerville, … Continued
Getting ready to move into your new home in Boston is exciting and stressful at the same time. You need to pack all your belongings, figure out how to get them to the new house (hire movers versus your cousin’s pickup truck and pizzas), and then unpack everything. But before you carry that first moving … Continued
Home sales usually fall into one of three main categories: Traditional sales Short sales Foreclosures. For buyers, each has pros and cons. Generally speaking, the cheaper properties are short sales and foreclosures. But if you’re a buyer, you need to keep in mind that these properties are usually less expensive for a good reason. The … Continued
Moving is stressful. There is now way to sugar-coat the process. Even if you’ve hired the best movers in Boston, kept organized records for what you packed and into which boxes, and think that you have all of your ducks in a row, problems arise. Always. If you’ve moved even just a few times, you’ve … Continued
Buying or selling real estate involves a fairly complex and lengthy process with lots of confusing terms, tons of research, and a host of technical terms. Still, most people understand it all fairly well, until it comes to the escrow process. What exactly is the escrow process for Boston real estate, and how can it … Continued
Moving can be exciting – the beginning of a brand-new chapter in your life. But it is usually also one of the most dreaded tasks we face in our lives. But moving doesn’t have to be as hateful and onerous as it usually is for most people. There are ways to reduce the anxiety and … Continued
Remodeling your home can make it more attractive to buyers or just a more pleasant, more comfortable space to live in. If you’ve been wanting to remodel or renovate your home, you have likely been putting it off because of the horror stories you’ve heard about the tens of thousands of dollars it will cost. … Continued
With the typically busy spring and summer real estate markets upon us here in Boston, we have a new challenge this year that has nothing to do with increased competition, mortgage financing, or negotiating terms of a sale – COVID-19 and how to keep your home clean and virus-free. Although we spent much of March … Continued
🚨 MAJOR NEWS 🚨 The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts just closed all of the courts in Massachusetts. ✅ Standard Real Estate transactions will probably still continue ✅ Anything more complex – involving title issues, land court, estates – could be delayed ✅ What you can do RIGHT NOW to stay on schedule This is Managing Broker / Real … Continued
Older homeowners of retirement age who find that Social Security and savings just aren’t cutting it for them might consider a reverse mortgage. You do have to give up your home, but you get to remain in it. While a reverse mortgage can improve retirement, it does have some downsides. So what is a reverse … Continued
So we just saw a major development in landlord-tenant law in Massachusetts. The legislature passed, and Governor Baker just signed an emergency bill banning evictions for 120 days, or 45 days after the state of emergency ends, whichever happens sooner. Landlords should aware this is more than just closing down the courts for the time … Continued
Your kitchen, no matter the size, is usually the heart of the home – the place where you prepare delicious and nourishing meals for you and your family, where people tend to congregate during parties, and where most of those crucial heart-to-heart talks happen. Sometimes, especially in Boston condos, a kitchen is just too small … Continued
Buying a home is super easy, said no one ever. It’s one of your biggest life decisions, and you have to… Choose a reputable agent out of the 2+ million of them.Go to open houses… In the rain.Fill out a 1003.Show the house to your in-laws.Get a home inspection.Read a title report.Know the difference between … Continued
It’s already stressful enough to get your home ready to sell in Boston. These days, you will need to add precautions necessary to prevent to spread of coronavirus and give yourself, your agent, and your prospective buyers peach of mind. If you and your family are still living in your home during the sale process, … Continued
A foreclosure is what happens when a property owner defaults on the mortgage and falls woefully behind on mortgage payments – as right, the lender takes the property back. Then, the lender will try to recoup losses by selling the foreclosed property for less than its actual worth. That is, of course, bad news for … Continued
The global coronavirus pandemic has affected life across the globe, especially here in New England and with the Boston real estate market. Strict social distancing measures, school closures, and, in many locales, a ban on all non-essential businesses have turned people’s lives upside down and thrust us into a surreal existence where we’re spending nearly … Continued
Every cloud, as they say, has a silver lining – even if that silver lining is a bit tarnished. One good thing to come out of the coronavirus pandemic for homebuyers and homeowners who want to refinance is the recent rate cuts. The Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates by 1.5 percentage points in … Continued
This is certainly a time of uncertainty as both personal and economic life have suffered major upheavals because of coronavirus and the resulting layoffs, furloughs, and financial uncertainty. But a few things remain pretty certain throughout all this: The stock market is as volatile as ever with its recent dramatic fall. Interest rates look to … Continued
Selling your home is super easy. Said no one ever! It’s your biggest asset and where you’ve created many memories. You have to choose a reputable agent out of the 2+ million of them. Realize online home valuations aren’t reality and priced correctly. Clean and declutter. Deal with that roof leak you’ve been putting off. … Continued
You’ve seen those TV shows – Property Wars, Flip or Flop Vegas, and others of that ilk. And because of their huge popularity, there has been a burgeoning interest in buying foreclosed homes, even in the years preceding the Coronavirus outbreak that will undoubtedly lead to even more foreclosures. It’s a great way to buy a house … Continued
Appearance and perception are often far more important than solid reality. In fact, we often try to conform reality to the way we perceive it. So if a space seems bigger, then it almost is in many cases. Whether you’re a home buyer wondering how to make a space feel larger or a seller trying … Continued
Buying a home is a big commitment and expense, and it can greatly impact your 2019 taxes. For most people, this purchase will either benefit your taxes for this year, or have a neutral net effect. No matter what you think you may owe – or be owed – on your 2019 taxes, it’s worth … Continued
Finding your dream home is exciting beyond belief! But finding out you can’t afford your dream home can be downright depressing. 🙁 Don’t fall into the trap of shopping for a property that you can’t afford. Find out how much you can really afford to borrow when buying a Boston house before you start the … 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
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