Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

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Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Foreclosures Move-Up Buyers August 7, 2023

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to the ...

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Interest Rates Pricing August 4, 2023

Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on inflation. Based on historical trends, ...

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

Buying Myths For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers August 3, 2023

When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to ...

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates August 2, 2023

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the ...

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Buying Myths For Buyers For Sellers Selling Myths August 1, 2023

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how ...

Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics July 28, 2023

Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. Connect with a real estate agent if you want more information about your local ...

Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Buying Myths For Buyers July 26, 2023

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is ...

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

Buying Myths For Buyers Housing Market Updates Pricing July 25, 2023

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices. They’re ...

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

Distressed Properties For Buyers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates July 24, 2023

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. It’s important to understand the context of these reports to know ...

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Infographics Move-Up Buyers July 21, 2023

Some Highlights According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more. Owning real estate means more than just having a home—it’s an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a stable and secure ...