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Gary Kelley - We all have curve balls that come up in life, and as we age, they seem to come up more. In my head I feel like a 24 year old, but my birthday cards seem to be flipping that first number to a 6.
Top reasons homeowners are selling their houses right now
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - Some people believe thereās a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their housesĀ because they donāt want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home. You may even have the same hesitation if youāreĀ thinking about sellingĀ your house.
Buying or Sellingā¦An Informed Decision is the Best Decision
Judy Boyle, RealtorĀ® - If recent headlines about the housing market have you confused about whether you missed your opportunity to sell or feel you can no longer afford to buy a home, hereās what you need to know.
Real estate demand remains high this fall
Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker Associate - While the market remains strong for sellers and rates have remained fairly steady over the last couple months, we are seeing a leveling off. The demand remains high and prices are still very good for sellers.
Five Tips to Make Your Bathroom Stand Out
Michelle Gillespie, Realtor - Every homebuyer has a vision of their perfect house and the rooms inside that are most important to them.
When is the Crash?
Gary Kelley - Thereās a place in Marlborough called Double Tās Tavern. Itās the epitome of the hole-in-the-wall pub. The owner Tom is a friend, and his son TJ (the chef and the other T in Double Tās) bought his house with our help. Double Tās is comfortable and unassuming.
Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections
If youāre wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, hereās...
Temps cool but real estate market remains hot
Lisa Y. Shaw, Broker Associate - The crazy hot summer days are likely over and cooler weather is setting in but the real estate market remains hot. Rates have even cooled off a bit compared to where they were at the beginning of the summer.
The challenges of moving with children
By Michelle Gillespie - In this very active 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.
Are You Ready?
Gary Kelley - āI was born ready,ā is a common response.Ā And are you ready?
Think home prices are going to fall? Think again
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, itās also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. Itās important to know the housing market isnāt a bubble about to burst, and home price growth is supported by strong market fundamentals.
Inflated home prices and lack of inventory have you thinking about renovating your existing...
Judy Boyle, RealtorĀ® - Is it time to put in that dream kitchen or breathe some new life into your bathroom? Perhaps you need more space and are going to finish the basement or add a garage with a Master Suite above.
Summer real estate market holding steady
As the Summer heats up, the market is holding steady. Yes, rates have gotten a little higher, but the demand for homes is still hot! While many buyers are in competing situations and needing to buy a house with larger down payments, forfeiting a home inspection and sometimes even the appraisal, thereās still a part of the market thatās not as competitive.
How to Maximize the Sale Price of Your Home
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.
Howās the Market?
People love to ask me, āhowās the market?āĀ Ā Some want to know; others are looking for a common topic we can discuss.Ā Itās a softball question.
How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation
Elaine Quigley, CBR, CRS, GRI - If youāre following along with the news today, youāve likely heard about rising inflation. Youāre also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make you re-evaluate any big purchases you have planned to ensure theyāre still worthwhile.
What to expect in the future real estate market
Iām sure youāve seen them and possibly read them; the headlines are all over the place with stats and predictions of whatās happening in the real estate market. Some of the statistics and headlines have some truth to them, and some are just bold sentences handpicked out of context to grab your attention and add some anxiety to your life.
Still A Robust Sellersā Market!
By Michelle Gillespie - Our spring real estate market has arrived with continued home price appreciation, limited inventory and buyers desperately seeking new properties. What does this mean to you as a seller? Less competition, higher sale prices, and a large buyer pool! There is no doubt your house will sell this spring and summer; the question is how high it will sell for. So, letās look at the current inventory numbers:
Aging and Your Home
We are working with two clients where the parents have passed away and the offspring are dealing with the home.Ā Itās often heart wrenching for the childrenā¦and a mixture of grief over their loss and annoyance at having to deal with the parentsā stuff.
The one thing every homeowner needs to know about a recession
A recession does not equal a housing crisis. Thatās the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesnāt mean homes will lose value.