Condo – 386 A Great Rd – Unit A1 Acton, MA 01720
CONDO - GARDEN $195,000 Price 5 Rooms 2 Beds 1 Full / 1 Half Baths Affordable and Adorable, wonderful first floor 2 bedroom corner unit located in this very desirable "Great Rd Condo" complex. The unit offers a spacious floor plan, hardwood floors throughout. Updated...
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When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and marketing your...
Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a result, buyer demand...
It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the...
Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has...
3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your favor when you’re ready to purchase...
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The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your...
PRINCE PHILIP’S FAVORITE DESSERT: ICELANDIC PANCAKES (PÖNNUKÖKUR)
It has been said that Icelandic Pancakes (Pönnukökur) was the late Duke of Edinburgh’s (Prince Phillip) favorite dessert! These thin crepe-like pancakes make an excellent addition to afternoon tea or spread with jam and folded up with whipped cream, and they are a...
BENEFITS OF GARDENING
The benefits of gardening are numerous: It reduces stress and anxiety, motivates us to move and keep fit, contributes to healthy habits such as growing organic and tasty fruits or vegetables, and much more. The quality of life improves by gardening. As humans, green...
TOP REAL ESTATE TRENDS FOR MAY 2021
The housing market has been gaining strength in the last few years — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Home values soared, buyer demand jumped, and mortgage rates hit historic lows. And ultimately, it’s made housing one of the few bright spots during an...
FIVE WAYS WAITING TO SELL CAN COST YOU THOUSANDS
Many factors come into play when deciding to sell a property, and the timing is right up there at the top of the list. It’s essential to work with a real estate professional that cares enough to take the time to learn about your particular real estate objectives. Just...
Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home no...
Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance rates will increase later this year and going into 2022, ultimately making it more expensive to borrow money...
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020....
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, homeowners rank...
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Should I Buy Now or Wait? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again. Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the board are forecasting increases in both home prices and interest...
Single Family – 734 Barretts Mill Rd Concord, MA 01742
SINGLE FAMILY $985,000 Price 8 Rooms 4 Beds 3 Full / 0 Half Baths Set back from the road on a private and beautiful lot sits this exceptionally well-designed Contemporary Cape, with a beautiful lawn and abundant flowering plantings. The sun streams in from the large...
Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have...
Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an...
Will the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?
Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales have slumped. Some see this as evidence that the red-hot real estate...
4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House
Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in home prices. In...
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This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply. [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a...
Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be...
Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below...
82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the...
How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move...
Single Family – 8 Longmeadow Way, Acton MA, 01720
SINGLE FAMILY $850,000 Price 9 Rooms 3 Beds 2 Full / 1 Half Baths Fall in love with this spacious and beautiful Contemporary Colonial in highly sought-after Bellows Farm. Beautifully maintained and 100% move-in ready, this 9 room home features an open floor plan,...
Single Family – 18 Jordan Street, Chelmsford MA, 01863
SINGLE FAMILY $395,000 Price 7 Rooms 3 Beds 1 Full / 0 Half Baths This much-admired home is full of character and full of charm. From the moment you enter you will want to call this wonderful property home. Located on a pretty lot that features wonderful play space...
Single Family – 43 Partridge Ln, Carlisle MA, 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $1,150,000 Price 9 Rooms 4 Beds 2 Full / 1 Half Baths Guess what happens when you have a premiere craftsman and a much-admired interior decorator selling their own home? You get a lot of excitement! This show-stopping masterpiece of a residence belongs...
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Home Is Where the Heart Is [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the...
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too....
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the...
Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes
Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares: “The very nature...
4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure
There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are...
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Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying...
Single Family – 479 West Street Carlisle, MA 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $1,375,000 Price 14 Rooms 5 Beds 4 Full / 2 Half Baths This exceptional custom brick front colonial was built to impress! No expense was spared to make this classically elegant estate. Masterfully designed to blend timeless elegance with sophistication...
Single Family – 193 Hutchins Road Carlisle, MA 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $1,400,000 Price 11 Rooms 4 Beds 3 Full / 2 Half Baths Located in the much sought "Tall Pines" neighborhood, abutting conservation land, privately sited on a knoll, but part of a vibrant neighborhood. This well-appointed colonial home offers you plenty...
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a...
HERBED STUFFED LEG OF LAMB
Ingredients 1 5-pound boneless leg of lamb Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 4 sprigs of fresh thyme 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 4 sprigs of fresh sage 1 garlic clove peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter Coarse sea...
2 HOUR ACTION PLAN FOR CLEANING A HOME
Put on some music, a podcast, or an audiobook you want to listen to. It should be something fun. Then set a timer for two hours, and you are ready to begin. 5 MINUTES – Strip every bed in the home and put the dirty linens in the washer. 5 MINUTES – Get a laundry...