Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

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What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates January 16, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us ...

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers January 13, 2023

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel ...

Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers January 3, 2023

If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves. One cost that’s likely top of mind is your down payment. But don’t let a common misconception about how much you need to save make the process harder than it ...

What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers January 2, 2023

If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact ...

Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers December 28, 2022

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit Large ...

Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Buying Myths For Buyers For Sellers Selling Myths December 27, 2022

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are ...

Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers December 26, 2022

Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build ...

What Makes a House a Home?

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers December 22, 2022

There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. ...

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Pricing December 21, 2022

The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something ...

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers December 19, 2022

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National ...