Shopping for an Interest Rate

I'll put forward a basic strategy to find the best rate, but let me start right off the bat, that the most important thing that you're looking for is not a rate, but a seasoned professional who will GET THE LOAN DONE …

In our continuing series on looking at the economics of housing, we'll look at today the economics of the home mortgage interest deduction.

 It's a good topic for now, because since our federal government has had a spending problem for about 30 years or so, they are looking at new …

If you're thinking about buying or selling real estate in Massachusetts, I know that one of the most common questions I get is, "How's the market?".  It is, for the most part, just friendly conversation from a non agent to an agent, but it most people really …

I got asked recently about Fences and thought that this could be a good post.  Many people have fences, but when we go to sell our homes, should we add, repair, dismantle or replace?  Let's take a look at the factors that might lead into that decision.

Ah the great dilemma; what makes the most sense when doing that move, buying first, or selling first?  Let's take a look at the risks and options of each approach and then discuss what strategy makes the most sense.

Buying A Home Before Selling a Home

Image via WikipediaHello!  If you're here, you're probably planning on getting a certificate from the Fire Department saying your home is in compliance with the updated Smoke Detector Law.  Means of enforcement for the law typically is done when homes are sold.

So you're thinking about buying home, but you've heard a lot of mixed messages out there about whether or not you should use an agent. It's a hard choice. Maybe you know an agent, and perhaps you think they aren't very good, so by extension none …

Congratulations, you are thinking about coming to the Bay State, otherwise known as Massachusetts.  Hopefully, this represents an exciting time for you, but it probably also comes with some trepidation, about where to live, and how best to make a home for yourself and your family in a new place …

Key Things to Consider When Buying Foreclosures

Here are some things to consider if you're thinking about purchasing a foreclosure.

Can Real Estate Agents Help Buyers Purchase Foreclosures?

I get asked quite often if I "do" foreclosures. Of course! There's no law against getting consulting advice …

With most of us in urban areas, I have many customers that have never had well water before, and often have concerns about what they need to know.  While not exhaustive, I'll try to post the fundamentals here.

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