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Massachusetts Condo Inventory Declines 60 Straight Months

Nov 29, 2015 8:13:21 AM

Looking for a condominium in Massachusetts? You're going to have to be ready when new listings in your desired location and price range hit the market. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Condominium

U.S. Mortgage Interest Rates Remain Under 4%

Nov 28, 2015 7:47:42 AM

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage interest rate in the United States remained less than 4 percent when it declined to 3.95 percent from 3.97 percent the previous week, according to government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddic Mac.  

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Topics: Mortgage Rates & News

Massachusetts Home Sales Rise More Than 16%, Prices Up in October 2015

Nov 26, 2015 8:35:35 PM

The Massachusetts real estate market continued its strong 2015 in October, with double-digit sales increases and modest home price increases statewide. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, The Warren Group

What's the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

Nov 18, 2015 8:23:39 AM

Although entirely different and unrelated parts of the home-buying process in Massachusetts, homebuyers sometimes confuse a home appraisal and a home inspection, and some would-be first-time homebuyers even think an inspection and appraisal are the same things.

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.

What is a Dual Agent in Real Estate?

Nov 16, 2015 8:48:58 PM

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Allow Dual Agency

Dual Agency is when a real estate agent represents both the seller and the homebuyer in the same real estate transaction. In such a case, that real estate professional is known as a dual agent. 

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Condominium, Real Estate Misc., Real Estate Law

Will You Miss a Patriots Game For an Open House?

Nov 15, 2015 8:00:00 AM

Should Boston area listing agents schedule open houses the same time as a New England Patriots game?

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.

Despite Increases, There Isn't a Massachusetts Foreclosure Crisis

Nov 8, 2015 4:08:07 PM

It's true. Massachusetts foreclosure petitions have increased 19 straight months on a year-over-year basis.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Foreclosure News, The Warren Group

A Median Price of $1.8 million? Listen to the Real Estate Report

Nov 4, 2015 12:00:00 PM

The following audio [11:41] is about the latest Massachusetts real estate market data through September 2015. The data was compiled by both The Warren Group and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and released October 27, 2015. Rich Rosa, co-founder and co-owner of Buyers Brokers Only, LLC, discussed the Greater Boston Area real estate market on Boston Herald Radio's BizSmart show on October 29, 2015.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Condominium, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, The Warren Group

Massachusetts Home Sales Soar, Modest Price Increases Through Q3 2015

Oct 28, 2015 12:11:30 PM

Massachusetts home sales increased in September, the third quarter and through the first nine months of 2015, and the median home price has increased modestly, The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman, reported October 27, 2015. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, The Warren Group

What are Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Massachusetts?

Oct 17, 2015 4:08:57 PM

In addition to the down payment, homebuyers need to pay closing costs. Closing costs are the collection of fees, expenses, and charges associated with purchasing a home with a mortgage loan. 

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Topics: Home-buying Tips, Mortgages 101, Real Estate Misc., Massachusetts Relocation

Massachusetts Home Prices Increase in August 2015

Oct 13, 2015 6:58:36 PM

The median price of a single-family house in Massachusetts increased 3.2 percent in August to $359,000 from $348,000 in August 2014, The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman, reported September 29, 2015.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, The Warren Group

Somerville, MA Condo Prices Up Through August 2015, Inventory Scarce

Oct 5, 2015 5:33:05 PM

The median price of a condominium in Somerville, Massachusetts increased 13.8 percent during the first eight months of 2015 to $557,500 compared to $490,000 during the same time frame last year, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Somerville MA

   

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