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SEMAR Annual Membership Meeting

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The Annual Membership Meeting of SEMAR or Southeastern Massachusetts Association of Realtors was held yesterday at Rachel's Lakeside in Dartmouth, MA.  This included the annual Installation of Officers and Directors and  new Members.

The meeting included a delicious brunch  and an Inspirational Message from Kate Lanagan MacGregor.

BOLD Moves Real Estate was out in full force with three new inductees, Becky Hibbard, Pam O'Connell and James Lanagan.

Kate Lanagan MacGregor was also installed as Presid…

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Home Buying at the Holidays

Why it's Smart to Buy a Home during the Holidays





Lower interest rate

Rates going up at the end of the year can make mortgages more expensive and also spell doom for those who are already at the top of what they can qualify for. Getting preapproved now to lock in a lower rate can save you even more on your new home.

Faster closings

The time of the year may also …

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3-D Listings From Every Angle

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Curious about implementing 3-D listing technology in your business? Here’s a guide to getting started.


Technological advances are promising consumers a more in-person, lifelike view of a home without ever having to step foot inside — through the use of 3-D listing tools.

Companies such as Oculus Rift — which is now endeavoring to offer virtual tours of college campuses to prospective students — 3D Property Tours, and Matterport all …

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Make the Most of Your Open House!

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What makes for a good Open House?   A great host or hostess of course and homemade treats.  Watch this video of Kate Lanagan MacGregor, broker/owner of BOLD Moves Real Estate.  She takes homemade apple cider and mulls it with spices to create a great treat for her Open House guests as well as a wonderful fall aroma throughout the house.  Pair it with some homemade goodies and you can make a great first impression showcasing the warmth and coziness of the home.

Professi…

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Mortgage Calcultator App!

mortgage calculator, agent risingThere are so many apps that are beneficial to the real estate industry. One that we found is The Mortgage Payment Calculator App, the best part about it is it’s free! This app is effective because it allows you to show the buyer what their monthly mortgage payments will look like. Head on over to the App Store and let’s get started! The Mortgage Payment Calculator we’re talking about has a little green house on it. Once you’ve downloaded it we can begin.

1. Tap on the icon to open it up

2. The va…

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Videolicious!

agent rising, ipad trainingVideolicious-The name says it all!

Videolicious is a great App for Realtors as well as anyone who would like to make an easy, professional slide show video to share with all the social media or simply family and friends.

Simply download the free App and you are ready to go.  Once you have downloaded and installed the App, it will prompt you to start an account.  You can do that now or continue on and do that later.

1. First choose your shots. If you are unsure how to proceed, there is a little c…

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Monthly Mortgage Rates Creeping Up?

 

mortgage rate increasesWhen you signed the papers on your fixed-rate mortgage, you likely thought you were committing to a set payment for the life of the loan. Unfortunately, even if you intentionally steered clear of adjustable-rate mortgages and you tried to stay true to the monthly mortgage payment your budget would allow, you could still be in for a price creep.

Before this information sends you into a doomsday spiral, read on. Knowing the reasons behind a possible uptick in your mortgage payment can help you pla…

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Housing Market Indicators!

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6 Recent Key Stats to Gauge the Market

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Here's a look at six main indicators from NAR's latest housing report:
1. Home prices: The median existing-home price for all housing types was $234,000 in July - 5.6 percent above a year ago. "Despite the strong growth in sales since this spring, declining affordability could begin to slowly dampen demand," says Yun. "REALTORS® in some markets reported slower foot traffic in July in part because of low inventory and concerns about the con…

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Make the Most of your Kitchen Remodel!

10 Tips to Avoid Getting Burned by a Kitchen Remodel

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- See more at: http://www.trulia.com/blog/kitchen-remodeling-tips/?ecampaign=cnews&eurl=www.trulia.com%2Fblog%2Fkitchen-remodeling-tips%2F#sthash.OqTLTlFH.dpufKitchen remodel, Agent Rising Before you take the hammer to your old kitchen, read these 10 tips to avoid getting burned on a kitchen remodel.

 

Rent or Buy?

Not sure if you should rent or buy? We can help you do the math — and make the right decision. Compa…

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Homeowners Re-Entering Housing Market!

1.5 Million Homeowners Could Re-Enter Housing Market in Next 3 Years

 According to a new study from TransUnion, more than 1.5 million homebuyers negatively impacted by the financial crisis could potentially re-enter the mortgage market in the next three years. This population of consumers negatively impacted by the financial crisis – commonly known as boomerang buyers – was defined by Tran…

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