Massachusetts Home Buyer Guide, First-time Homebuyer Tips, Advice MA

Should You Buy a Home Without A Buyer Agent?

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

Navigating Home Warranty Contracts with Confidence in Massachusetts

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.

Single-family Home vs. Condo: Which is Right For You?

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

Waiving the Appraisal Contingency: What Home Buyers Should Consider

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.

Indirect Hot Water Tanks: What Home Buyers Should Know

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.

Buying a House With Solar Panels: What Home Buyers Need to Know

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.

What is Title Insurance in Massachusetts?

May 9, 2023 6:43:48 AM

When purchasing a home in Massachusetts, title insurance is one of the many expenses buyers are likely to incur at closing.

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

How Much Does Homeowners Insurance in Massachusetts Cost?

Apr 7, 2023 7:29:44 AM

The cost of homeowners insurance in Massachusetts varies depending on several factors, including the value of your home, the coverage, the deductible, and the insurance company you choose. The average cost of homeowners insurance in Massachusetts is $1,320 per year, according to NerdWallet. That's 27 percent less than the national average of $1,820.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.

What Homebuyers Need to Know About a Plot Plan in Real Estate

Jan 17, 2023 10:33:49 PM

A plot plan is a detailed drawing of a piece of real estate that shows the property's boundaries, any structures on the property, and the property's location in relation to the surrounding area.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.

Rising Home Prices Resulted in Fewer First-time Homebuyers

Nov 16, 2022 7:31:11 PM

A national annual survey showed rising home prices made it difficult for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home between July 2021 and June 2022.

Topics: Real Estate Market, Real Estate Misc., first-time hombuyer

5 Ways Buying a Home in New Hampshire is Different From Massachusetts

Aug 15, 2022 2:10:00 PM

There is a popular saying in real estate: "All real estate is local." To a large extent, that is true. Demand, which largely dictates median sale price, inventory, and other market conditions - varies from community to community.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc., New Hampshire

Real Estate Easements: What Massachusetts Homebuyers Should Know

Aug 10, 2022 2:56:21 PM

Prospective homebuyers in Massachusetts have a lot to consider when deciding on a home, and one of those considerations is whether there are any real estate easements affecting the land.

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