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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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 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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Home-buying Tips,
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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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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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A recent Boston Business Journal headline proclaimed, "Renters, beware: Boston ranks #1 in the U.S. for apartment investors." How do housing consumers fight back?
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Real Estate Market,
Real Estate Misc.
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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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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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
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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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.
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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.
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