Ever wondered how thousands of homes magically appear on real estate websites? The answer lies in a powerful tool called the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). But what exactly is the MLS, and how does it benefit everyone involved in a real estate transaction?
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Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
Spring has sprung, and the Greater Boston real estate market is blooming. While open houses might seem like a delightful way to spend a sunny afternoon browsing potential homes, there's a hidden danger lurking behind those charming smiles – a conflict of interest.
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Real Estate Market,
Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
President Joseph Biden unveiled a comprehensive plan last week to reduce housing costs and make homeownership more accessible, particularly for first-time home buyers and low-income families.
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Real Estate Market,
Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
Embarking on your homeownership journey is an exciting milestone, but it also introduces new responsibilities, like making your first mortgage payment.
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Home-buying Tips,
Mortgages 101,
Real Estate Misc.
In a recent episode of the NAEBA podcast "Listen Up Homebuyers," host Victoria Ray Henderson spoke with Jeff Jackson, Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate, who oversees flood insurance operations for FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.
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Real Estate Misc.
The competition for homes in Massachusetts appears to have eased a bit during the first 10 months of 2023 despite the decline in real estate inventory.
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Real Estate Market,
Home-buying Tips,
Massachusetts Home Prices,
Mortgage Rates & News
While the desire to own a home is wise and exciting, embarking on your Massachusetts home-buying journey without a buyer agent is akin to venturing into a complex maze without a guide, potentially leading to costly detours and missed opportunities.
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first-time hombuyer
Prospective Massachusetts first-time home buyers have a variety of home loan programs to help them buy their first home with a low down payment, yet many new home buyers still believe they must have enough cash for a 20 percent down payment.
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Home-buying Tips,
Mortgages 101
Purchasing a new home is a significant investment. Homebuyers should consider the total cost of home ownership, so protecting themselves from unexpected expenses is a reasonable concern.
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Home-buying Tips,
Real Estate Misc.
Are you a prospective first-time homebuyer trying to decide whether a condominium or a single-family home is best for your lifestyle?
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Condominium,
Real Estate Misc.,
first-time hombuyer
Mortgage interest rates have risen in recent months, significantly impacting Massachusetts and other real estate markets, primarily leading to fewer homes for sale.
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Real Estate Market,
Home-buying Tips,
Massachusetts Association of Realtors,
Mortgage Rates & News
In highly competitive real estate markets, home buyers often contemplate waiving essential contingencies to make their offers more attractive to sellers.
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Real Estate Misc.