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Rainy Day Showings

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Buyers Rushing Into Housing Market

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Staging Tips for Spring

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Buying a House in Massachusetts

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The back porch of a twoi-family home is seen in Everett, Massachusetts June 11, 2013. It is listed for $399,900 by Jackie Forman of Century 21 North Shore.
Even Middlesex county, which has been on a price roll for years now, also saw its median price slip, albeit by a modest 1 percent, to $433,000. Jessica Rinaldi for the Boston Globe


Red hot home prices across Massachusetts are cooling a bit as we head into the spring market in some good news for stressed out buyers.

Sales are surging …

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Spring Is In The Air

Spring cleaningSpring is in the air, don't let a musty house spoil it. Here are seven tips for giving the season the welcome it deserves.

Whether you simply want to do some spring cleaning or you are getting your house ready to put on the market, here are some spring cleaning tips according to HGTV.

  1. The best refrigerator cleaner is a combination of salt and soda water. The bubbling action of the soda water combines with the abrasive texture of the salt to make a great cleaner.
  2. The best way to get rid of …

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Spring Market!

Agent RisingSpring is almost here!  Although it may not seem like it, now is the best time to get your house ready to sell!  Inventory is still low and now that the weather is starting to cooperate, it's time to think about sprucing up your home and boosting its curb appeal.  We have had a relatively warmer winter and it's a great time to get a jump start on your spring sprucing up.

Studies have shown that renovations that improve a home's function may not be worth the investment. Small cosmetic changes th…

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Winter Curb Appeal!

Tackle These Projects Now For Curb Appeal Through Winter

Take these steps to ensure your house's curb appeal lasts through the winter months.

Baby, it’s (going to be) cold outside, but that doesn’t mean your house can’t be warm and inviting. With winter approaching, long days of sunshine, colorful fall foliage, and green lawns are coming to an end. So too are the hours spent outside, raking up leaves and washing your windows. But …

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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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Market in a Minute!

Elise Bare via eeoo.co 

2:27 PM (19 hours ago)
For the Week Ending June 12, 2015
 

 

Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets.

 
Rates have moved incrementally to push 2015 highs. Activity in the European bond markets and strong economic news at home are contributing factors.
June's Employment Situation Report shows employment and wage gains. Job and income …

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