Author name: Boston REIA

Coronavirus Looms Heavy Over the Housing Market It is pretty apparent that the current situation our country is experiencing with the Coronavirus will affect the housing market.  A recent Wall Street Journal article (reposted on Realtor.com) said the lowest mortgage rates on record are colliding with the prospect of an economic downturn and will ultimately […]

Snapped up: A renovated two-bedroom in Southie with roof rights This unit underwent a complete renovation in 2010, and serves up walnut and cherry flooring throughout. Read more on realestate.boston.com. The post Snapped up: A renovated two-bedroom in Southie with roof rights appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Homeownership Rates by Age We saw last month that during the final quarter of 2019 the homeownership rate increased to 65.1%, the highest level in 7 years.  A recent “chart of the week” from the Mortgage Bankers Association took a deeper dive into the numbers to breakout the homeownership rate by age.  They find that

Snapped up: Listed for nearly .2 million, a Concord contemporary with an amazing sun porch Abundant windows and vaulted ceilings lend to the airiness of this Concord, which hit the market for $ 1,199,000 on March 2 — and was snapped up nine days later. 45 The Valley Road in Concord was built in 1954

Telecommuting Options Enables Locating to More Affordable Cities A new report from Redfin finds that telecommuting increases 25% after a move.  In other words, they found that people are relocating to more affordable cities because they are able to do more of their work remotely.  In addition, their data also found that the most common

New app provides plethora of information for first-time home buyers The Housing Partnership Network and the Minnesota Homeownership Center worked together to form Framework. | realestate.boston.com The post New app provides plethora of information for first-time home buyers appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Spring Fertilization Tips Spring will soon be here! (the first day is March 19th) That means now is a great time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping – whether it’s a rental house or a flip you’re about to spruce up, a nice lawn will certainly add value and improve curb appeal!  The folks

Snapped up: A Lynn “castle” with a home theater that was listed for 9,000 The home also features curving staircases, oak floors with inlays, and terraced gardens. Search the latest listings to rent or buy at realestate.boston.com. The post Snapped up: A Lynn “castle” with a home theater that was listed for $ 629,000 appeared

How to Stage Your Flip to Sell How to Stage Your Flip to Sell By Rachel Stevens According to the National Association of Realtors, seventy-one percent of sellers’ agents believe a well-staged environment increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer. While staging your house isn’t guaranteed to get you more money, it’s an

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Impact On Massachusetts Real Estate Potential Impacts: Registry of Deeds Closings, Financing Delays, New Covid-19 PSA Clause, Housing Market Slow Down? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a highly infectious respiratory virus, which originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread across the globe, wreaking havoc on financial markets, public health systems, schools, universities, and daily