Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now
Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index, which tracks...
Have You Outgrown Your Home?
It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. The good news is, it’s okay to admit if your house no longer fits your needs. According to...
A 365 Day Difference in Homeownership
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them: Refinance: If you already own a home, you...
Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?
Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According...
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Millennials Are on the Move as First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time homebuyers is 32. With more millennials entering a homebuying phase of life, they are driving a large portion of the buyer appetite in the market, keeping...
What is the Best Investment for Americans?
Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable. Porch.com, a major network helping homeowners with their renovation projects, recently conducted a survey which...
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INGREDIENTS: 8 slices bacon 1 1/2 oz. (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 c. shredded cheddar 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c. freshly chopped chives 1/3 c. finely chopped pecans 18 pretzels sticks DIRECTIONS: In a...
LEARN ABOUT YOUR NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
The search for a new home goes beyond just finding the right house. There is so much to consider, especially the neighborhood. If you are moving with children or planning to have children, you want to make sure you are picking a neighborhood that is in a satisfactory...
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS YOU CAN USE ALL YEAR
Decorating for the holidays is one of the best parts of the season. It can be hard to justify spending money on decorations that you are only going to use for a month out of the year. Luckily, you can find a middle ground where the decor is fitting for the holidays...
5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BUDGET IN CHECK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The National Retail Federation has reported that the average American is estimated to spend a total of $700 on gifts this year. That fact alone makes it understandable as to why so many people stress out more frequently during the holiday season. To avoid a financial...
Price Changed – Single Family – 2 William St Bedford, MA 01730
PRICE CHANGED - SINGLE FAMILY $740,000 Price 10 Rooms 5 Beds 3 Full / 0 Half Baths Spectacular Value! If you're looking for lots of space, quality condition and neighborhood, you found it! The original home has been expanded and improved to become a large sprawling...
Is A Bigger House Within Your Budget?
At this time of year, many families come together to celebrate the season. It’s also the time when many realize their homes are just not quite big enough to host all of their guests and loved ones. Are you one of those homeowners dreaming for a larger space to call...
It’s ‘National Roof Over Your Head’ Day!
Did you know that each year in the United States, we celebrate “National Roof Over Your Head Day” on December 3rd? As noted on the National Calendar, it was “created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head. There are many...
5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are...
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Buyers Are Looking For Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.46 million. The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6 months needed for a normal market and is now at a 3.9-month supply. Inventory remains low due to high demand from buyers...
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Tips to Sell Your Home Faster
When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale: 1. Make Buyers Feel at Home Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. Make buyers feel like...
The True Cost of Not Owning Your Home
There are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership has been a part of the long-standing American dream. Realtor.com reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive...
Sold – Single Family – 370 Franklin St Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD - SINGLE FAMILY $565,000 Price 8 Rooms 4 Beds 2 Full / 1 Half Baths Fall in love with this surprisingly large, terrific antique colonial with lots of detail and charm. Large living room with fine wood molding draws you into the home. Beamed ceilings in kitchen...
7 Reasons to List Your House This Holiday Season
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why listing your house now or...
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The Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: With interest rates around 3.66%, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been over the past few decades. Comparatively, they’re pretty low! According to Freddie Mac, rates are projected to increase to 3.9% by this time next year. The impact...
Price Changed – Single Family – 119 Estabrook Rd Carlisle, MA 01741
PRICE CHANGED - SINGLE FAMILY $799,900 Price 8 Rooms 3 Beds 3 Full / 0 Half Baths An absolutely stunning home, the best of taste has been used in this high-end renovation. Come see for yourself! The contemporary style residence offers bright and open spaces,...
Single Family – 3 Noreen Dr Bedford, MA 01730
SINGLE FAMILY $1,475,000 Price 11 Rooms 5 Beds 4 Full / 0 Half Baths Stunning luxurious colonial being built on a beautiful, near one acre lot on quiet cul-de-sac street. Vast attention to details, including high tray and coffered ceilings, wainscoting and wide crown...
Single Family – 85 Chestnut Ln Carlisle, MA 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $1,499,990 Price 12 Rooms 4 Beds 4 Full / 1 Half Baths Extrodinary craftsmanship, plus an exceptional design, plus a wonderful cul de sac neighborhood combined makes this brand new construction an opportunity to be excited about!!! This magnificent...
How Long Can This Economic Recovery Last?
The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this...
Sold – Single Family – 80 Berry Corner Rd Carlisle, MA 01741
SOLD - SINGLE FAMILY $725,000 Price 7 Rooms 3 Beds 2 Full / 0 Half Baths A hidden gem, this mid-century contemporary classic Deck House is privately sited on 2.5+ acres of gorgeous land at the end of a cul-de-sac. This home was built to "let the outside in" boasting...
Single Family – 111 Lawton Rd, Shirley MA, 01464
SINGLE FAMILY $385,000 Price 6 Rooms 3 Beds 2 Full / 0 Half Baths Ready for you to move right in! Many updates by current owners include Deck, Fenced in backyard area, patio and fire pit for your outside entertainment. Indoors you will find Stainless steel Kitchen...
Sold – Single Family – 6 York Street Lexington, MA 02420
SINGLE FAMILY $675,000 Price 8 Rooms 4 Beds 2 Full / 0 Half Baths LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! On Merriam Hill with a sidewalk (short walk ) to Lexington Center. Sits this very pretty brick Tudor style cape home. loaded with charm, fireplace living rooms, and a...
Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?
Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below:With inventory being one of the...
Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of...
Price Changed – Single Family – 26 Old Stonehill Rd Tyngsborough, MA 01879
PRICE CHANGED - SINGLE FAMILY $499,900 Price 6 Rooms 3 Beds 2 Full / 1 Half Baths Majestically set on a knoll, proudly sits this one owner, custom-built colonial that screams with owners pride! This much-loved colonial has so many features to get excited about, such...
2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
In a recent article, First American shared how millennials are not really any different from previous generations when it comes to the goal of homeownership; it is still a huge part of their American Dream. The piece, however, also reveals, “Saving for a down payment...
Price Changed – Single Family – 91 Carleton Rd Carlisle, MA 01741
PRICE CHANGED - SINGLE FAMILY $825,000 Price 9 Rooms 4 Beds 3 Full / 1 Half Baths ALL DRAMA! NO STRESS!! This absolute jaw-dropping home is filled with a zen-like design! Cathedral vaulted ceilings throughout. Enjoy the views through a double story wall of glass...
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The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is...
This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor
Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment...
Buyer Demand Growing in Every Region
Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country. According to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, “Home showing activity was up again nationwide with a 4.6 percent rise in traffic, as the traditionally...
Homeownership Rate Remains on the Rise
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third...
75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits
Today, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice. This year marks the 75th anniversary of VA Home Loan Benefit offerings through the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, also known as the GI Bill....
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VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership. In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and...
Single Family – 91 Carleton Rd, Carlisle MA, 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $850,000 Price 9 Rooms 4 Beds 3 Full / 1 Half Baths ALL DRAMA! NO STRESS!! This absolute jaw-dropping home is filled with a zen-like design! Cathedral vaulted ceilings throughout. Enjoy the views through a double story wall of glass overlooking serene 2...