Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

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Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Millennials Move-Up Buyers Pricing April 17, 2023

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a ...

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers April 12, 2023

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these ...

The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Pricing April 7, 2023

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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Pricing April 6, 2023

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good ...

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates April 5, 2023

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices ...

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

Buying Myths For Buyers Interest Rates April 3, 2023

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps ...

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers March 31, 2023

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How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women

Demographics First Time Home Buyers For Buyers March 28, 2023

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So ...

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Pricing March 23, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren’t seeing home prices fall ...

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy March 22, 2023

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a single-family home. And as a ...