Not All Agents Are Created Equal
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate...
Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low
In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable...
Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market
Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal...
Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 jobs were added....
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Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas?
The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be giving way to either...
ZUCCHINI PIZZA BITES
INGREDIENTS 3 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4″ rounds Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing 1/4 c. marinara or pizza sauce 1/3 c. shredded mozzarella 1/3 c. mini pepperoni Dried oregano, for sprinkling DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini on a baking sheet...
REPORT FINDS HOMES ARE SELLING FASTER THIS SUMMER THAN PREVIOUS TWO
Although it may not seem like it, this is the perfect time to be purchasing a home. If you were considering buying a home this summer, you may need to act fast. A report from Zillow found that homes are selling at the quickest pace in the past two years. During the...
MAKE YOUR HOME OFFICE LOOK PROFESSIONAL
Home offices are often an afterthought when initially designing a house. And when designed with great intentions of a space where you would like to sip your morning coffee and think of how you can change the world; they often get filled with odds and ends – and make...
7 WAYS TO STAY SPOTLESS WITH PETS
Pets can be the most special addition to a household. However, it goes without saying that they can do some damage to the home as well. The smell of wet dog, the process of house training a puppy, and teething are just some of the problems you will face. Luckily,...
A Historic Rebound for the Housing Market
Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in January 2001. So, what exactly are pending home sales, and why is this rebound so...
Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?
In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned to lead the way out of...
What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the...
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Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who...
Single Family – 5 Morning Glory Cir, Chelmsford MA, 01824
SINGLE FAMILY $820,000 Price 9 Rooms4 Beds2 Full / 1 Half Baths Better than new, this is the real deal!!! TOP LOCATION, set on a beautiful cul de sac in South Chelmsford, just steps to Hart Pond and the Bruce Freedman bike trail sits this much-admired home of...
Single Family – 10 Rio Grande Dr, Chelmsford MA, 01824
SINGLE FAMILY $549,500 Price 8 Rooms4 Beds2 Full / 1 Half Baths This sprawling "u-shaped" Ranch is located in S. Chelmsford in the much-coveted "Old Stage Estates" neighborhood. This home is for entertaining & enjoyment! This extensively updated house is East...
Single Family – 95 Hudson St Somerville, MA 02144
SINGLE FAMILY $999,900 Price 8 Rooms4 Beds1 Full / 1 Half Baths Location, Location, Location! Just a few blocks from Davis Sq and all it has to offer. Bike path,T station to Red and Green lines and lots of shops and eateries.This home comes alive as you enter the...
New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate
Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing...
Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?
The New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a...
What Are the Experts Saying About Future Home Prices?
A worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. Normally,...
Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today
According to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they’re projected to remain low. This means there’s a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking for...
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7 Strategies for a 2020 Open House [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Buyer interest is high right now, so this summer is a great time to sell your house. Here are 7 strategies to help make your house showing a safe and effective one. Let’s connect today to get your house on the market while buying is hot.
Single Family – 282 Autumn Ln, Carlisle MA, 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $639,900 Price 8 Rooms4 Beds3 Full / 0 Half Baths Location, location, location, located on the Concord line, steps to Estabrook woods, and in the heart of a wonderful neighborhood!! Great entry level opportunity to live in Carlisle and take advantage of...
Single Family – 480 Rutland St, Carlisle MA, 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $825,000 Price 8 Rooms4 Beds4 Full / 0 Half Baths Wow!!! That is what you will say when you see this totally renovated and updated Contemporary home. The house is total perfection!!! 4 brand new designer bathrooms that are often not seen in homes in this...
Want to Make a Move? Homeowner Equity is Growing Year-Over-Year
One of the bright spots of the 2020 real estate market is the growth in equity homeowners are experiencing across the country. According to the recently released Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, in nearly every state there was a year-over-year...
Is the Economic Recovery Already Underway?
The Wall Street Journal just released their latest monthly Survey of Economists. In an article on the findings, they reported: “The U.S. economy will be in recovery by the third quarter of this year, economists said in a survey that also concluded the labor market...
Three Reasons Homebuyers Are Ready to Purchase This Year
A recent survey by Lending Tree tapped into behaviors of over 1,000 prospective buyers. The results indicated 53% of all homebuyers are more likely to buy a home in the next year, even amid the current health crisis. The survey further revealed why, naming several...
Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running
Every year, Gallup conducts a survey of Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are asked to select real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the seventh year in a row, real estate has come...
Single Family – 48 Bingham Rd Carlisle, MA 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $925,000 Price 7 Rooms4 Beds 1 Full / 0 Half Baths This is a great opportunity to own a single family house plus a buildable lot! The possibilities are endless, live in the small house while building on the back lot or tear down the front house and build...
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Summer is the New Spring for Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights The health crisis slowed the market this spring, so buyers are jumping back into the market to make their moves this summer. Check these 10 items off your to-do list so your house is ready to sell while buying is hot! Let’s connect today to prepare...
Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market?
As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, sellers have been cautious about putting their homes on the market. This hesitation stemmed primarily from fear of the spread of the coronavirus, and understandably so. This...
Is a Recession Here? Yes. Does that Mean a Housing Crash? No.
On Monday, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced that the U.S. economy is officially in a recession. This did not come as a surprise to many, as the Bureau defines a recession this way: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity...
Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery
With more U.S. states reopening for business this summer, and as people start to return to work, we can expect the economy to begin improving. Most expert forecasts indicate this economic recovery will start to happen in the second half of this year. As we get back to...
The Shocking News in the Unemployment Report
Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May Employment Situation Summary. Leading up to the release, most experts predicted the unemployment rate would jump up to approximately 20% from the 14.7% rate announced last month. The experts were...
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National Homeownership Month [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights National Homeownership Month is a great time to reflect on how we can each promote stronger community growth. Homeownership helps families build financial freedom, find greater happiness and satisfaction, and make a positive impact on our local...
Single Family – 190 North Rd, Chelmsford MA, 01824
SINGLE FAMILY $1,195,000 Price 8 Rooms4 Beds 2 Full / 0 Half Baths One of Chelmsford's most admired homes! Set prominently on a knoll surrounded by 3.4 acres of manicured lawns, sits this Iconic New England Farmhouse that boasts multiple outbuildings, including a...
Single Family – 755 Lowell St Carlisle, MA 01741
SINGLE FAMILY $785,000 Price 8 Rooms4 Beds 2 Full / 1 Half Baths Socially distance yourself in this one of a kind exciting contemporary retreat. Located on the most private and beautiful 4-acre lot, abutting Great Brook farm that offers 1000 acres and trails to...
Three Things to Understand About Unemployment Statistics
Tomorrow morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the latest Employment Situation Summary, which will include the most current unemployment rate. It will be a horrific number. Many analysts believe unemployment could be greater than 20%. These numbers...
Is it Time to Sell Your Vacation Home?
The travel industry is one of the major sectors that’s been hit extremely hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, it’s hard to know how long it will take for summer travelers to be back in action and for the industry to fully recover. Homeowners who rent their secondary...
Price Changed – Single Family – 75 Hartwell Rd, Carlisle MA, 01741
PRICE CHANGED - SINGLE FAMILY $1,225,000 Price 11 Rooms 5 Beds 4 Full / 1 Half Baths On the Concord line, this custom built home is a home of distinction! EXTRAORDINARY in every way. From the moment you enter the jaw-dropping entry you will be dazzled by the design!...