Buying in Boston & Greater Boston

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6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Pricing Rent vs. Buy June 1, 2021

Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe harbors in which we’ve weathered the toughest moments of a global pandemic. Today, 65.6% of Americans call their homes their own, a rate that has ...

How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Pricing Rent vs. Buy May 27, 2021

There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some still have concerns about whether or not it’s truly affordable ...

Buying a Home Is Still Affordable

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Pricing Rent vs. Buy May 26, 2021

The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle. Understanding how housing affordability works and the ...

Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates May 25, 2021

As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the ...

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Infographics May 21, 2021

Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest rating in survey history. Let’s connect if you’re ready ...

Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Pricing May 18, 2021

Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings. In an article on the current real estate ...

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Pricing May 17, 2021

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important. What ...

Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Pricing May 11, 2021

It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has actually spiked 2450% ...

The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers May 7, 2021

Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your homebuying budget, confidence in your ability to secure a loan, and ...

Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune

Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing May 6, 2021

Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home no ...

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