Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

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The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers New Construction Selling Tips July 13, 2026

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive. A concession is something a seller agrees to during negotiations to ...

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Affordability For Buyers For Sellers Forecasts Home Prices Mortgage Rates July 9, 2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming. That’s why so many people are asking the same question: Will the second ...

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers July 8, 2026

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, ...

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

Economy For Buyers For Sellers July 6, 2026

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you’re buying or ...

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers July 2, 2026

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people are getting their foot in the door ...

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

Equity For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Home Prices Mortgage Rates July 1, 2026

You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn’t 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those were the “unicorn ...

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Home Prices Inventory Selling Tips June 29, 2026

You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped ...

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Economy Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled For Buyers For Sellers June 24, 2026

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone. Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a warning sign that something’s coming ...

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers June 22, 2026

Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the ...

Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.

Agent Value Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Selling Tips June 18, 2026

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us. While it’s going to vary by area, more metros are slowly shifting to ...