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My wish list for Santa…
My own personal list is very short - not even enough to mention as I am truly grateful for the wonderful family, friends, and coworkers that I have in my life and the great clients I have had through the years. I am grateful for a nice place to live and wonderful neighbors.
Real Estate, Dec. 2 edition
Real Estate advertisements for the Dec. 2 edition are here.
Will rates stay low?
While the Federal Reserve has promised to keep rates "low" until 2013, it is clear to many experts that the current historical lows we are experiencing will not last. According to the latest projections from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), interest rates should gradually rise out of historic lows as we move through 2012.
Short sales – friend or foe…
By Steve Levine
Like it or not, short sales have become a harsh reality of the Massachusetts real estate marketplace, representing, in some areas, over...
Real Estate Ads, Nov. 25 edition
The Real Estate advertisements for the Nov. 25 edition are here.
Real Estate, Nov. 18 edition
Real Estate Ads for the Nov. 18 edition are here.
Do's & Don'ss list for homebuyers
For most people, buying a home is the most significant investment of their lives. And in spite of the doubt and confusion clouding both the financial markets and news headlines, 2011 presents many genuine real estate opportunities – especially for homebuyers.
Anca Nash joins Century 21 Commonwealth
Region - Richard Cass, VP/GM of Century 21 Commonwealth, warmly welcomes Anca Nash to his Hopkinton sales team.
Nash brings 20-plus years experience to the...
Real Estate ads, Nov. 11 edition
The real estate advertisements for the Nov. 11 edition are here.
The budget process and determining your condo fee
By Vicki Aubry
The condominium budget is planned annually to cover both operational expenses and payment to a reserve fund for future capital projects.
Generally, the...
Real Estate, Nov. 4 edition
Real Estate for the Nov. 4 edition is here.
Mortgage rates fall, housing opportunities getting better
By Phoebe Chongchua
For four weeks in a row, mortgage rates are seeing historic lows. The 30-year fixed average interest rate fell from 4.09% to...
Real estate ads, Oct. 28 edition
The eeal estate ads for the Oct. 28 edition are here.
Pre-marketing teams maximize a challenging marketplace
By Steve Levine
Overall, I would have to say that the best piece of advice I have always given my clients has been not to...
Does your house have healthy “Bones”?
By Michelle Gillespie
Autumn has arrived - leaves are falling and days becoming shorter. In the real estate market, fall is the time to prepare...
October is Fire Safety Month – are you up to date?
By Vicki Aubry
It's no accident that heating season and Fire Safety Month come at the same time! October is a great time to take...
Andrew Abu Realtors: Metrowest region outperforms national housing market
Westborough - The suburban Boston real estate market has weathered the economic downturn better than most around the country, and Andrew J. Abu, a veteran Realtor here, encouraged potential buyers and sellers to keep that in mind.
What sells a house
In today's market, many sellers want to know the secret to selling their homes quickly. They want to know ways to hold on to the equity they've build over the past decade. Unfortunately, there is no golden equation that equals the perfect sale. Yet, while there is no "sure thing" in the housing market these days, there are certain factors that affect how quickly and for how much your home sells.
That noise you hear is opportunity knocking
The "Gold Bugs" are out in force. Recently, the price of the precious metal moved above $1,800 per ounce. In the last five years, gold is up a staggering 200-plus %. In 2006 the price hovered around $600 per ounce and barely received any mention as a good investment. Yet when the price pushed above $1,500 an ounce there was a buying frenzy.