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Foreclosures Up in 32 States

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There were a total of 327,258 foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2015 according to a recent report.

The annual increase in the third quarter was the second consecutive quarter where US foreclosure activity rose on a year-over-year basis following 19 consecutive quarters of year-over-year [...]

How To Buy a Fixer-Upper As Your First Home

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Buying your first home is a very exciting endevor. Among the many decisions you'll have to make is whether you will buy a house that's move in ready or one that needs a little work. Many people opt for fixer-uppers because of the lower cost but they can end up costing  you more in the long run. Here are some things to consider when making [...]

Four-Bedroom Raised-Ranch Available Now!

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378 Crescent Street
East Bridgewater, MA

This is an awesome opportunity to aquire a great property for a great price point. It is ready for a quick sale and being sold as is. This lovely hoe could use some TLC making it the ideal fixer upper - definitly worth the effort! Clean title V, ready for a new owner, central air, hardwood floor [...]

Bill Propsing TRID Hold-Harmless Period Passes House

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As the real estate industry moves forward with the execution of the now-effective TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule (TRID), a bill intended to help smaller lending, title and escrow companies with compliance, passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, October 7. The bill "Homebuyers Assistance Act (H.R. 3192), suggested a period [...]

Waterfront Ranch: Perfect for Boat Lovers!

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204 Captains Way
Mashpee, MA

Waterfront ranch property. A rare opportunity for boat-lovers with direct access to Popponesset Bay right from your backyard. Large lot with gentle slope toward the edge of the Mashpee River, wooded yard and above ground pool.  Quiet neighborhood. Easy access to town center, shopping area and beaches. 7 bedrooms [...]

Rare 2 Bedroom in Albert A. Pope Building

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221 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA

$1,950,000

MLS #71915088

Rarely available corner two bedroom, two bathroom unit at The Albert A. Pope Building. This condominium features oversized windows, 11+ foot ceilings, fireplace, hardwood flooring throughout, contemporary architecture, fine finishes, and master craftsmanship. The open loft concept [...]

How to Avoid Cyber Rental Scams

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Just because it’s on the Internet doesn’t mean it's true: words to live by, especially when renting online.

You think you’ve found the perfect place – everything you've been searching for with a landlord eager and willing to accept first, last and security. But beware; that too good to be true listing you found online might actually be too [...]

Surge In Boston Home Sales

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Surge In Boston Home Sales

The Greater Boston housing market exhibited significant growth this August, with the month’s 1,720 single-family sales representing a 13.5 percent increase from a year ago.

Furthermore, with 1,302 contracts signed in August pending sales were up 30.9 percent. This denotes at least another month of strong sales [...]

The Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home

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The Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home

"Buying a home in fall and winter months will ensure you get the best deal." This is a phrase that anyone who has bought a home is probably familiar with.

RealtyTrac set out to test the validity of this statement and here's what they found.

The study analyzed over 32 million sales of single-family homes [...]

The Millennial Homebuyer

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The Millennial Homebuyer

A recent study by apartmentlist.com focused exclusively on millennials and their intentions about buying a home. The data comes from nearly 6,000 millennial renters (age 18-34) at a time when home ownership for American's under 35 is the lowest in history since 1984.  Here, we break down the key findings in the [...]

The Top 4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Fall

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The Top 4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Fall

As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start to drop, the reality that summer is over becomes an unavoidable fact. Fall is here and with the change in seasons comes a change in the real estate market. The summer market was characterized by escalating home prices and limited supply. With [...]

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