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Town-by-town map: See where median home prices have risen the most - The Boston Globe It’s not just Boston that’s seen marked increases in home prices. Data show a bird’s eye view of where prices have gone up the most.

Calling all buyers! Rates have dropped to 6.125% for a 30 year conv loan w/0 points!

Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist & vice president, NAR Research, reacts to this week's decrease in the 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate.

The Most Popular Finishes in Kitchen Remodels From sinks to faucets, find out what consumers prefer when outfitting their new kitchen.

Property Tax 101: What Homeowners Need to Know No one likes to pay property tax but knowing how property taxes work might make the situation more bearable.

Important info if you have an investment property.

Capital Gains Tax Rate Explained Have you ever wondered what happens to your investment profits? This blog will help you calculate capital gains tax rates for 2022 and 2023.

Updated standard for appraisers re: how to calculate living area.

Fact Sheet: Standardized Property Measuring Guidelines (Jul. 2022) Appraisers are now required to use the Square Footage-Method for Calculating: ANSI® Z765-2021 (American National Standards Institute®) measuring standard for measuring, calculating, and reporting above and below grade square footage(s) to determine gross living area (GLA) and non-GLA areas of subj...

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The interior-design world has turned on gray. What finally killed the color? - The Boston Globe Was it gray fatigue? The pandemic — when everyone was home alone staring at their gray walls? Either way, the world’s drabbest tyrant has been toppled.

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Massachusetts Tax Stamps And Other Costs For Selling a House Get an understanding of what tax stamps are and how they work, as well as other costs for selling a house in Massachusetts.

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Credit Scores and the Home Buying Process | Equifax® How do your credit scores impact the home buying process? Equifax provides an overview of how your credit scores can impact your mortgage, down payment, and more.

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Here Are Greater Boston's Single-Family Home Prices for 2022 Can you guess the most expensive town? Hint: It begins with a "W."

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As rates creep up, Buyers no longer qualify for what they did a month or two ago.
If you are a Buyer, make sure that you have a CURRENT pre-approval before you make an offer on a home (or even decide what to look at).
If you are a Seller, your Buyer pool may be shrinking as less Buyers can afford your home. If you plan to sell your home "maybe in a few months", I'd urge you to accelerate the plan if getting the most money for your home is the objective. Note that if you have children in school, you can always request a rent back from the Buyers until June when you are ready to move.

Wallpaper is back? Well, yes and no ....

Wall Art: Wallpaper Accents in Small Doses Self-adhesive, removable wallpaper is a game-changer for those who want to add no-hassle pizzazz.

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values? | Keeping Current Matters According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months.

Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here’s Why It’s a Great Idea Selling and tapping your equity could make you feel happier and more financially secure.

2 Tewksbury listings Coming Soon.

Coming later this week .... Beautiful 4 (possibly 5) bedroom, 2.5 bath Garrison/colonial on 1 acre lot w/large, open kitchen/dining area, completed remodeled approx. 6 years ago. New windows, new roof, and interior/exterior paint in 2020. Central air. Irrigation front and back. 2 car gar. $609.9K.

Coming next week .... Garden style condo in Pheasant Hunt - 2 BR, 1 BA. Freshly painted. New luxury vinyl flooring in LR, DR, and 2 Bedrooms. Well-maintained and move-in ready. 1 car gar. $309.9K.

Honored to have received the "Good Neighbor" Award at the annual KW awards gala last night. Hoping to give more in 2021.

Open houses cause traffic jams in crazy hot real estate market The supply of homes for sale is extremely low, but demand is high. That causes a competitive market and crowded open houses.

Home Sellers Are Feeling More Optimistic As resale profits soar, homeowners increasingly have a favorable view of selling, according to a new consumer sentiment index.

Great tips to mitigate noise in your home.

Shhhh! When a Home Is Too Loud With many people working or studying remotely, these strategies may help cut down the noise.