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REAL ESTATE LOCAL NEWS, MASSACHUSETTS

Stay updated on real estate news in Massachusetts & get insights into local real estate events and market trends. Stay informed on commercial real estate news, ensuring you’re well-versed in this dynamic market. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, our brief updates keep you ahead in the ever-changing real estate landscape.

Gary Kelley

The Tortoise and the Hare

By Gary Kelley - With apologies to Greek fabulist Aesop, today weā€™ll share a true (yet redacted) story of The Tortoise and the Hare.
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI Elaine.Quigley@commonmoves.com Cell: (508) 735-5161 www.EQRE.com

Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Property

If youā€™re selling a home, what you make could be taxable. Depending on your propertyā€™s value and other factors, you might be hit with a big tax bill that you werenā€™t expecting.
Re/Max Executive Realty Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker Associate 508-826-7661 lisasells@remaxexec.com www.lisashawsells.com

Cooler days are around the corner

Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker Associate - For all of us Sun worshippers, itā€™s sad but true that Summer is closing in on us quickly.Ā 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.
Gary Kelley

OMG! Where is the Crash?!

By Gary Kelley - Everyone is waiting for the real estate crash.Ā  A friend recently said, ā€œIā€™d love to see a headline that better times are around the corner.
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI Elaine.Quigley@commonmoves.com Cell: (508) 735-5161 www.EQRE.com

Homebuyers are Getting Used to the New Normal

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

The challenges of moving with children

Michelle Gillespie, RealtorĀ® - 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.
Gary Kelley

Navigating Challenges in Buying a Home: Workarounds for Rising Interest Rates and Lack of...

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 Elaine.Quigley@commonmoves.com Cell: (508) 735-5161 www.EQRE.com

This Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

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 ā€” if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two fundamentals that prove this point.
Judy Boyle, RealtorĀ® Proudly serving the Boroughā€™s and Beyond with honesty and integrity since 2005 www.judyboylecares.com JudyBoyleRealtor@gmail.com 508-561-7164

Clearing the hurdles in the home-buying obstacle course

Judy Boyle, RealtorĀ® - So, youā€™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.Ā 
Re/Max Executive Realty Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker Associate 508-826-7661 lisasells@remaxexec.com www.lisashawsells.com

Thinking about buying or selling?

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.

Five Tips to Make Your Bathroom Stand Out

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.
Gary Kelley

Use your Experts for Guidance

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 ā€“ there's a simple solution to help you navigate these waters: work with a team of experts.
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI Elaine.Quigley@commonmoves.com Cell: (508) 735-5161 www.EQRE.com

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

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.

The challenges of moving with children

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.
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI Elaine.Quigley@commonmoves.com Cell: (508) 735-5161 www.EQRE.com

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

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

RECORD LOW HOUSING INVENTORYā€¦

Michelle Gillespie, RealtorĀ® - 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

Itā€™s the SPRING Market

Gary Kelley - Itā€™s April 1 as this is penned, and it sure doesnā€™t feel like spring. Itā€™s raining, in the 50s, and just raw. No joke!
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI Elaine.Quigley@commonmoves.com Cell: (508) 735-5161 www.EQRE.com

Get Ready: The Best Time to List Your House is Almost Here

Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - If youā€™re thinking about selling this spring, itā€™s time to get moving ā€“ the best week to list your house is fast approaching.
Judy Boyle, RealtorĀ® Proudly serving the Boroughā€™s and Beyond with honesty and integrity since 2005 www.judyboylecares.com JudyBoyleRealtor@gmail.com 508-561-7164

The Off-Market Listing ā€“ Why it could work for you

Judy Boyle, RealtorĀ® - Two years ago, the Real Estate Market took an unprecedented turn when home values soared and many homeowners quickly became home sellers. Last year, more homeowners followed suit and decided to sell while the getting was good. For the third year straight, all indicators show that the market will once again favor sellers and the results will continue to be astonishing.

Urgent…Inventory Desperately Needed!

By Michelle Gillespie - 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.