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.
Ever wondered what the buying process looks like? Here’s a one page summary. For additional details, please read my guides below.
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost homes, and were out ...
With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What is a recession? According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A ...
Purchase and Sale is the stage of home-buying when you and the seller will work with attorneys to create an agreement, called the Purchase and Sale document. This document replaces the Offer to Purchase letter. The P&S Document The Purchase & Sale document generally has three parts The standard P&S agreement, which ...
Once your offer on your new home is accepted, you’ll generally have your home inspected to make sure that everything is working the way it should. You’ll hire an inspector to visit your home and look for damages, necessary repairs, and other things about the home that may not have been evident when you ...
You’ve decided on the home you want to buy. Congratulations! Here’s what to do next. Talk to Your Agent If you still don’t have a buyer’s agent, now is the time to find one. You do not want to make an offer on a home through the listing agent (the person whose sign is on the ...
Have you heard these phrases mentioned by a seller or realtor (or even on this blog) during your home search? Here’s what they mean. Offer to Purchase: the official letter your agent will present to the seller when you make an offer to buy a home. Purchase and Sale: the agreement that your attorney and the ...
Buying a home is a major financial decision. And, making a down payment is a big part of it—but it’s not the only part. Being aware of other costs and fees that you may encounter when finding a new home can help you choose the right home for you, and feel more prepared ...
Asking yourself these questions when looking at a listing or visiting a home can help you decide if a home is the right choice for your current situation—and for your future. How much have similar homes in the area sold for lately? Asking your agent to provide you with market research will help you determine ...
You’re beginning to look for a new home. Where do you start? Taking these three actions at the beginning of your search can help you find and move into your dream home faster. Visit Open Houses Start “shopping” by visiting open houses in and around the towns where you want to live. I can ...
So, you’re ready to buy a home. That’s great! Now, how do you do it?! If you’re a first-time homebuyer—or second, or third—the process may feel confusing and overwhelming. I promise, it’s not! I’ve helped many people—some with less experience than you—choose a home, make a successful offer, and claim the keys to their castle. ...
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