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.
Mar 14, 2024 1:57:26 PM
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.
Topics: Real Estate Market, Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
Mar 2, 2024 5:26:43 PM
Embarking on your homeownership journey is an exciting milestone, but it also introduces new responsibilities, like making your first mortgage payment.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Mortgages 101, Real Estate Misc.
Mar 1, 2024 2:51:31 PM
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.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
Nov 29, 2023 8:55:16 AM
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.
Topics: Real Estate Market, Home-buying Tips, Massachusetts Home Prices, Mortgage Rates & News
Nov 13, 2023 11:52:12 AM
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.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc., first-time hombuyer
Nov 4, 2023 1:36:43 PM
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.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Mortgages 101
Sep 20, 2023 12:32:51 PM
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.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
Aug 29, 2023 6:47:35 PM
Are you a prospective first-time homebuyer trying to decide whether a condominium or a single-family home is best for your lifestyle?
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Condominium, Real Estate Misc., first-time hombuyer
Jul 23, 2023 5:23:12 PM
Mortgage interest rates have risen in recent months, significantly impacting Massachusetts and other real estate markets, primarily leading to fewer homes for sale.
Topics: Real Estate Market, Home-buying Tips, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Mortgage Rates & News
Jul 17, 2023 10:37:39 AM
In highly competitive real estate markets, home buyers often contemplate waiving essential contingencies to make their offers more attractive to sellers.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
Jul 11, 2023 9:21:07 PM
Most prospective Massachusetts home buyers assume the tank near a home's heating system is a hot water heater, producing hot water for showers, washing clothes, or cleaning dishes. Most of the time, that's correct, but not always.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
Jun 13, 2023 8:02:38 PM
As more homeowners look for ways to protect the environment and save money on energy costs, more prospective home buyers in Massachusetts will consider buying a house with solar panels installed.
Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.
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