Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

Ever wondered what the buying process looks like? Here’s a one page summary. For additional details, please read my guides below.

Posts in Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

What Experts Forecast for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2027

Affordability For Buyers Forecasts Home Prices Mortgage Rates Mortgage/Lending November 4, 2026

When it comes to housing, two of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind right now are: What’s next for mortgage rates? Where will home prices go from here? And if you’re weighing whether to move in the next few months or wait until 2027, here’s what you should know. When experts look ahead to ...

The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year

Affordability Buying Tips For Buyers November 2, 2026

When you’re planning a move, every monthly cost counts. That’s why it can be frustrating to see home insurance keep creeping up. According to Intercontinental Exchange, it now makes up 9.6% of the average monthly mortgage payment. But the latest numbers show some progress on that front – as the increases ...

Credit Scoring Is Changing: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Know

Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers Mortgage/Lending October 30, 2026

Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there’s a pretty good chance it’s wrong. And the right answer is getting harder to pin down, because the way credit scores are determined and delivered is changing – for the better. Here’s ...

Who’s Buying Homes with Cash Right Now?

Agent Value Buying Tips Equity For Buyers For Sellers Selling Tips October 28, 2026

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders. Today, let’s zoom in on the 1st group – cash buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ...

Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers New Construction October 26, 2026

Here’s something most homebuyers don’t think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don’t always respond the same way. Think about it. If you’re selling your house and aren’t getting the offers you want, you could make the choice to take it off the market and stay put, ...

Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers Mortgage Rates Mortgage/Lending October 23, 2026

When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in. More and more of them are finding it in the adjustable-rate mortgage, ...

Confused by Home Price Headlines? Here’s Why.

Agent Value For Buyers For Sellers Home Prices October 21, 2026

Whether you own a house already or you’re looking to buy one, you probably care about home prices. But it’s not always easy to figure out what’s really happening right now, especially if you look at the headlines. One says home prices are falling. The next says they’re still climbing. So, which ...

Want a More Affordable Home? Don’t Overlook Condos.

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy October 19, 2026

When you picture buying your first home, chances are you’re imagining a traditional single-family house with its own yard, maybe a garage, and little extra room to grow. But with affordability still tight, getting everything on that list right away may come with a higher price tag than you’re comfortable ...

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Inventory Selling Tips October 14, 2026

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn’t exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the main reason isn’t a ...

Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home

Affordability First-Time Buyers For Buyers Home Prices Rent vs. Buy October 12, 2026

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage rates are higher than you’d like. And when the economy feels uncertain, taking on a mortgage can feel like a much bigger leap. But here’s some perspective that may help… Most people ...

Success Stories

Maya

All through the process, she was extremely professional and responsive. She made the home sale her own and wouldn’t rest until we were able to sell it for top dollar.
Maya

Book Appointment Success Stories

Yagna and Sandeep

We loved working with Jyoti for our first home purchase.
Yagna and Sandeep

Book Appointment Success Stories

Michelle

Super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, responsive, patient with all our questions [...] would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to buy property!
Michelle

Book Appointment Success Stories