If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market.
If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for sale today than there were at this time last [...]
Congratulations to Noelle and Peter Laufer and their dog Bentley too with the purchase of their new waterfront home in Weymouth. Jim Lowenstern represented them as their buyer broker.
Newton South, MA. There’s still time to customize this 6 Bedroom/ 6 1/2 Bath Ultra Modern on a level lot. Upgrade possibilities galore including a first-floor en-suite bedroom, an elevator, a home theatre, and a gym. Delivery in 2023.
Contact Jim Lowenstern, at 617-733-8280 for details. $3.295 M
Wonderful opportunity to own a 4 bedroom/3 bath Cape which includes a first floor separate suite *potential accessory dwelling units* (22x20) featuring a living room that opens to a wet bar area, bedroom & full bath with granite countertop, shower stall & tile floor. Perfect setup for in-laws, au pair suite. Cozy living room with wood [...]
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident [...]
Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its market value based on factors like price appreciation.
In today’s real estate market, many homeowners have far more equity in their homes than they realize due to the home price appreciation we’ve seen over the past few years.
Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why so many Americans continue to value homeownership.
What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?
Charming New England Colonial in the Heart of Dedham! This 4 bedroom + study home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years. You'll want to gather in the bright and inviting dining room, the classic and comfortable living room, and the sleek and stylish chef's kitchen. The entertaining continues outside with a [...]
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation.
Here are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let’s look closely at each one.
While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for home buyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.
As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. [...]
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