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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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100 Days to the HoliDAZE!

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Listen To Kate Lanagan MacGregor, broker-owner of BOLD Moves Real Estate launch 100 Days to the HoliDAZE!  Do you need some inspiration to be the best person you can be? As of Monday, August 17th, there are 100 days to Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season.

Be committed to making every day count.  Write a thank-you note every day to someone who made a difference in your day.  Maybe someone performed some act of kindness or simply brightened your d…

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Real Reasons Buyers Hate Your Listing!

For Real Estate Professionals
Agent Rising
June 11th, 2015

1. The “Reasonably” Scary Price

Your seller might be overpricing for all kinds of …

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June Sales Strong

Southeastern Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®Monday Morning REALTOR
Keeping You Connectedhome sales, Agent Rising
June Strong for Sales and Selling Price


New data from NAR shows that existing-home sales in June hit their highest pace in over eight years. At the same time, the national median sales price hit an all-time high. All major regions experienced sales gains in June and have now risen above year-over-year levels for six consecutive months.

 

Total existing-home sales increased 3.2 percent and are…

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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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Social Media "Trends" that are Bad for Your Brand!

For Real Estate Professionals
Jovan Hackley
July 6th, 2015


Real estate agents carry the tough burden of being both people and brands. That means that a share is not just a share, and you need an extra filter to make sure your social activity doe…

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Marion, MA Fourth of July Parade!

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The Marion Fourth of July Parade stepped off at 9AM Saturday on a sunny summer morning.  The Parade had lots of attractions for young and old alike.  It's always  a treat to see all the veterans and bands and Boy as well as Girl Scouts.

There was a great deal of floats of local businesses, including lots of floats overflowing with adorable kids from some of the local daycares and recreation programs.

There was a great turnout of tractors, new as well as old and e…

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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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Common Buyer Misconceptions!

Agent RisingWorking with buyers is usually a pleasure as they search for the perfect house, but there are many common misconceptions they cling to which can hurt a transaction.

One misconception is thinking that they don't really need an agent to simply make the appointment and show them a house.  They don't realize the power of having someone on their side to explain the process, write the contract, negotiate on their behalf, and guide them through the whole process.  The seller has an agent working for the…

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