Strong buyer demand and a robust economy in Great Boston has contributed to steady sales and all-time record prices for both single family and condo markets in August according to data from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors.
According to financial advise website, SmartAsset, Newton residents exhibit behavior typically associated with low stress levels. They sleep around 7 hours a night, work around 38 hours a week, have an average commute of 26 minutes and 58 percent of survey participants exercise regularly.
Enjoy these warm days because they are going fast! Before you know it we will be getting ready for the holidays. Use these tips to help you get a jump start on your fall home maintenance, your home will thank you!
Maintaining a home is expensive – around 1 percent of your home’s value goes to maintenance each year. Anywhere you can save is a plus. And when it comes to simple tasks, you should be prepared to roll your sleeves up.
No one should be surprised that Boston came in 3rd in the nation for most expensive rents just behind San Francisco and New York City.
Fall is a great season to showcase your home, especially in New England. Here are a few ways to spruce up your space for a fall sale.
If you have served in the military or the National Guard, you are probably eligable for a loan guaranty from the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
It’s no secret – moving is stressful. There are a million and one things to consider and even more to plan and pack. You want to cut down your to do list as much as possible and part of that is getting prepared for the big day ahead of time. These tips will help your transition smoothly into your new home.
Home sellers are ending summer on top – with high demand and sales at their strongest in nearly a decade. If you’re planning to list your home in the coming weeks, make it as accessible as possible to buyers by answering all their questions.
Across the country’s largest rental markets, 14 percent of renters have high credit scores, good incomes and could in fact afford to buy the median home in their market.
First time home buying can be a scary experience, especially if you are stepping into the real estate arena for the first time ever.
Luckily, we have some advice for all you first-time homebuyers!
If you’re looking to buy a house, you’re bound to have well-meaning friends and family pull you aside and say, “Let me give you some advice.” After all, they’ve been throughout the same process, or they’ve watched too much “House Hunters.” But even though they’re trying to be helpful, having an opinion doesn’t mean they’re [...]
Walkability was a particularly desirable quality in Boston real estate compared to the 13 other metro regions tracked in the study. On average, a one point walk score increase translated to a $3,250 price bump. That’s 700 dollars less than in Boston.
As we all know houses need upkeep, and unless you’re fine paying tons of money to the repair services you’ll have on speed dial, it pays to master a few home maintenance skills yourself! Here are the basic every homeowner should [...]