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

Homebuyers Motivated by Boston's 3rd Highest in Nation Rents

May 9, 2018 9:07:31 AM

The Boston rental market likely is encouraging more tenants to consider homeownership and braving the low inventory Boston area real estate market.

Topics: Real Estate Market, Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc., Cambridge MA, Boston

Do Massachusetts Homebuyers Want an Energy Scorecard?

Apr 13, 2018 9:15:55 AM

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker wants homeowners to provide an energy scorecard and rating to potential homebuyers. The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) does not like the proposed legislation. Whether homebuyers care one way or the other remains uncertain.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Real Estate Misc., Homeowner Tips

What Salary Do Homebuyers Need to Buy a Home in Boston?

Dec 28, 2017 9:19:27 PM

It's not news that real estate in the Greater Boston area is expensive. But how much money do you need to earn to afford a home?

Topics: Real Estate Market, Real Estate Misc., Boston Relocation

Do Massachusetts Homebuyers Pay For Oil Remaining in the Oil Tank?

Nov 27, 2017 11:47:16 AM

Nearly 30 percent of homes in Massachusetts are heated with oil, and homebuyers are often responsible to pay for any oil remaining in the oil tank at the time of closing.

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

Will GOP Tax Plan Help Millennials Buy Their First Home?

Nov 22, 2017 10:02:04 AM

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) opposes it. The National Association of Home Builders is not a fan either. So why could a plan the NAR president calls an all-out assault on the middle class help Millennials enter the housing market?

Topics: Real Estate Market, Massachusetts Home Prices, Real Estate Misc.

It's a Seller's Market, So Why Aren't Sellers Selling?

Nov 20, 2017 2:10:49 PM

It's a seller's market in the Greater Boston area, and it has been for several years. So why aren't sellers selling?

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

Since Home Prices are Up, Should You Buy Now or Wait?

Jul 16, 2017 4:57:34 PM

Over the past year or so, more and more homebuyers are asking whether it is a good idea to buy now because home prices in the Greater Boston area have increased for approximately five years. The short (and truthful) answer is, "It might not be a good idea to buy depending on your plans."

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

How Much Did Massachusetts Homes Sales Decline in February 2017?

Apr 5, 2017 7:49:35 PM

Massachusetts home sales declined on a year-over-year basis in February 2017; however, single-family home sales were relatively healthy when measured against February transactions over the past 10 years.

Topics: Massachusetts Home Prices, The Warren Group, Real Estate Misc.

Homebuyers Regret Waiting Too Long to Prepare to Buy

Mar 20, 2017 9:54:02 AM

An unfortunate scenario occurs over and over again every weekend in the Greater Boston area. It plays out something like this.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.

Do Your Homework Before Choosing a Buyer Agent

Mar 9, 2017 9:32:09 AM

You've heard it over and over again. Buying a home likely will be the biggest financial transaction of your entire life. It's a cliché at this point, but it is true.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Misc.