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