As the year comes to a close, the Fed has decided to make one more interest rate increase to end 2018. Rates went up by a quarter percent yesterday. This is the fourth increase by the Fed this year. What will this mean for home buyers? Higher Mortgage Rates Although there is not a 1 to 1 … [Read more...]
Common Home Sale Contingency Terms In Massachusetts
If you need to sell your existing home in order to purchase a new home, you will be using what’s called a “home sale contingency.” Essentially, your offer to purchase the new home will be “contingent” upon your ability to sell the existing home. Although it is difficult to get sellers to accept this … [Read more...]
2019 Real Estate Market Predictions
Although there were some significant changes, 2018 remained an active real estate market. As the year comes to a close, the big question on everyone's mind is, what will the market look like in 2019. No one can tell the future, but we do have some 2019 real estate market predictions to … [Read more...]
Services Real Estate Agents Cannot Provide in Massachusetts
Real estate agents are licensed by the state of Massachusetts and are bound by certain laws and rules. When working with an agent for your home sale or home purchase, it's important to understand the scope of services provided. In many cases, agents will refer you to other professionals at different … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted in the Competitive Mass Real Estate Market
The real estate market in Massachusetts continues to be extremely competitive. Buyers are getting more desperate as interest rates are rising. If you have been making offers on homes without success, you're probably wondering what you can do to improve your chances. Here are 3 ways to get your offer … [Read more...]
