REAL ESTATE LOCAL NEWS, MASSACHUSETTS

The other day I received the dreaded call from the bank appraiser declaring “We are going to be in trouble.” It was the statement...

By Michelle Gillespie - Autumn in New England is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. Moderate temperatures and the beauty of the season help everyone to relax. Families are back from summer vacations, the kids have gone back to school, football season has begun, and the holidays are still a safe distance away.

By Gary Kelley - With apologies to Greek fabulist Aesop, today we’ll share a true (yet redacted) story of The Tortoise and the Hare.

If you’re selling a home, what you make could be taxable. Depending on your property’s value and other factors, you might be hit with a big tax bill that you weren’t expecting.

Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker Associate - For all of us Sun worshippers, it’s sad but true that Summer is closing in on us quickly. Soon we'll be celebrating Labor Day, Summer's finale. Beach days, barbecues, vacations, and late nights and warm days will taper off and we'll be back into the swing of a new school year and my 2nd favorite season, Fall.

By Gary Kelley - Everyone is waiting for the real estate crash.  A friend recently said, “I’d love to see a headline that better times are around the corner.

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right...

Michelle Gillespie, Realtor® - In this very active summer real estate market, many families are looking to move to a larger home or relocate to another community. This brings many challenges while buying or selling a home but I can help.

By Gary Kelley - Searching for a home can be very frustrating with rising rates and a general inventory constraint. I like tears of joy when an offer is accepted and right now many buyers are not feeling the love.

Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime — if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two fundamentals that prove this point.

Judy Boyle, Realtor® - So, you’re lucky enough to have gotten your offer accepted on a house. Congratulations! In a time when there are still multiple buyers competing for every new listing that comes to market, this is no easy feat. 

Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker - Thinking about buying or selling a property but not sure where to start...well believe I or not, Social media has a significant impact on real estate decisions and the process of buying and selling a house.

By Michelle Gillespie - Every homebuyer has a vision of their perfect house and the rooms inside that are most important to them. Because of their relatively small size in comparison to the rest of a home, bathrooms are often overlooked in the staging process, but for many buyers, it could be the most important room of all.

Buying a home can be a daunting task. With so many pitfalls and potential problems, it's no wonder many people don't know where to start. But fear not – there's a simple solution to help you navigate these waters: work with a team of experts.

Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.

By Michelle Gillespie - In this very active spring real estate market, many families are looking to move to a larger home or relocate to another community. This brings many challenges while buying or selling a home but I can help.

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. 

Michelle Gillespie, Realtor® - It is off to the races with another hot year in the real estate market. While some believed the market would slow down this year, that clearly has not been the case.

Gary Kelley - It’s April 1 as this is penned, and it sure doesn’t feel like spring. It’s raining, in the 50s, and just raw. No joke!

Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.