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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.

Real estate ads, March 7 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the March 7 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

For Generation Y: the road to homeownership starts with saving

By Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties For many people, the American dream of owning a home is exactly that: a dream. The housing crisis, the high unemployment rate, increasing debt, and tougher restrictions on mortgage qualifications, make it seem like Mission Impossible, especially for generations like Gen Y. The "millennials," as they're also often called, are referred to as the group born between the mid-1970s to the late 1990s.

Real estate ads, February 28 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the February 28 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

So last month's real estate column set a new record!

By Steve Levine, President of Steve Levine Inc., and an agent for REMAX Prestige I'se been writing these articles for as long as I can remember, but in all these years, I'se NEVER seen a response like the one we had to my last column (Community Advocate, Jan. 24, 2014). I mean I knew people read my things, because they tell me all the time, but this response blew me away.

Real estate ads, February21 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the February 21 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

Real estate ads, February 14 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the February 14 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

Fair market value versus town assessment

By Vicki Aubry, ABR, SRES, Prudential Prime Properties Many buyers lose out on great properties because they mistakenly equate the town's assessed value of a particular property to fair market value of that property. There are a number of reasons why this is so.

Real estate ads, February 7 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the February 7 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

Kitchens sell a house

By Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties It's a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house.

Real estate ads, January 31 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the January 31 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

Why selling your home in the winter is a good idea

By Karen Scopetski, V.P. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage The winter is officially here and many people question whether to put their homes on the market...

Real estate ads, January 24 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the January 24 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

Valois Home Improvements: Specializing in home repairs, remodels, fine carpentry

"The majority of my work is smaller to mid-size remodeling projects with a lot of repair work, anything from rotted trim to siding repairs to replacement doors and windows. On the remodeling side, I do a lot of decks, kitchens, bathrooms and basements. My specialty is finish carpentry," said Raymond Valois, who has owned his own contracting firm, Valois Home Improvements for 14 years.

Can one free report change your view of real estate forever?

By Steve Levine, President of Steve Levine Inc., and an agent for REMAX Prestige The statistics for 2013 are in, and the results were great, at least in comparison to the market we were coming off of. Statewide, sales in December 2013 were up 11.4 percent over 2012; however sales were down 26 percent over November, as well as down in October. While some seasonality is common, 26 percent is a huge drop. Likewise, condominium sales were down 32 percent from November to December, and this has caused more than a little concern in some segments of the market.

Real estate ads, January 17 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the January 17 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

Real estate ads, January 10 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the January 10 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

My New Year's resolutions for a great 2014!

By Vicki Aubry, Realtor, ABR, SRES, Prudential Prime Properties The shopping is over, the decorations are down and it is finally the New Year! I have made some New Year's resolutions in my real estate business to make the year start off right:

Real Estate ads, January 3 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the January 3 edition: Open publication - Free publishing

A look at 2014: Repeat buyers expected to boost market and renters will pay...

By Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties This past year has been the year of the investor but things are expected to change in 2014, according to trulia.com. Its chief economist, Jed Kolko, is predicting that repeat homebuyers will soon dominate the market.

Real estate ads, December 27 edition

Here are the real estate ads for the December 27 edition: Open publication - Free publishing