3 Things to Avoid as a Potential Homebuyer
In today’s buyer’s market, don’t let the slow economy or unending supply get to you: when you find something you like, get to it. Fast. The mindset of something being the right fit should still apply. But with less recent demand on the market, homebuyers have dragged their feet a bit to see if something [...]
Rental Markets Expected To Increase in Price and Demand
As time has worn on and the recession has stuck (for now, at least), the rental market has been flooded with potential renters but not much more in rental availability says the Boston Globe. Just as new renters are starting to look for a new place to call home, many experts are concerned that the [...]
Top 5 Tax Credit Tips for New Homeowners
‘Tis the season to file your taxes! It’s the gift that can keep on giving once we know how to do them. So here’s five quick and easy steps to a bountiful tax return: 1) Get professional help. You can miss so many extra deductions just because you didn’t know they existed. 2) Keep your [...]
Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Winter’s back with a frosty bite! Have you prepared your home yet for the blizzards to be? Whether this is your first winter in New England or just another season for you, it’s a good idea to winterize your home. By preparing your home for the cold, you can avoid most maintence issues that spring [...]
Housing Values Stand to Appreciate
As in the fashion for a new year, we start with plenty of plans and resolutions to look forward to. One valuable thing homeowners can count on this year is that their houses stand to appreciate, or gain value. According to Realtor Magazine, Midwestern states are seeing the largest push forward because of rising farm [...]
Loan Limits Are Here To Stay
After months of deliberation, Congress and President Obama have signed off on new rules to scale back mortgage limits. This continues the previous emergency status they were placed in back at the beginning of 2009. If it sounds scary, its only because emergency status allows more money to be borrowed for the mortgage, allowing homeowners [...]
Housing to Move Up for 2012
The good news continues, more optimism is spreading among real estate experts that will show the the new year some good cheer. According to press from the National Association of Realtors, the news is good for homes in 2012. According to the conference, pent-up demand and population growth will encourage buyers much more than the [...]
Home and Lofts Sales Continue to Rise in September
In a record-breaking streak, the Greater Boston area has exceeded expectations in the real estate market. For a third month in a row, the Boston area has seen a double-digit increase from the same time last year. Sales for homes and lofts increased 17% from September 2010. This is a continuation of the summer trend [...]
New Availability at the HarborView in Charlestown
If you’re looking for a great get-a-way from the city, but still need to commute in often, then Charlestown could be your perfect fit. Consider the HarborView, just a few short steps from the old Navy Yard in Charlestown. Filled with great views, a developing shopping area, and a long list of included amenities, HarborView [...]
The Wide World of Design: What are Houses Going to Look Like In a Few Years?
House designs come and go, so how do these predictions stack up? According to Zillow’s blog, the predictions call for small, in line with tightening up the belt of one’s budget. Plus, less space means less maintenance. According to a statistic, designers expect new single-family homes to shrink by almost 350 square feet. The smaller [...]
