Amid a pandemic, a revived market for new homes
Amid a pandemic, a revived market for new homes New construction has become the saving grace for a growing number of buyers drawn into the market by low mortgage rates. | realestate.boston.com The post Amid a pandemic, a revived market for new homes appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
For $575,000 far from the daily grind: A Maine mill-turned-waterfront home
For 5,000 far from the daily grind: A Maine mill-turned-waterfront home The home, the site of several weddings, sits on 2 acres, but the buyers can purchase an additional 4.8. Continue reading at realestate.boston.com. The post For $ 575,000 far from the daily grind: A Maine mill-turned-waterfront home appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grantee List
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grantee List Rental Emergency Assistance funding came through in the December 2020 Stimulus Bill and will result in $ 25 billion being made available to residents who are behind on rent and utilities for Covid-19 related reasons. The funds are distributed like a block grant, to states, territories and substantial counties […]
The Three Faces of Foreclosures
So, you want to invest in residential foreclosures? Not sure quite where to start? It is helpful to understand first that there are three faces to “foreclosures”, each with very different characteristics. The first face of foreclosure investing is the “pre-foreclosure”. The pre-foreclosure period begins when a homeowner gets behind on his or her loan, […]
This Spanish Mediterranean Colonial in Chestnut Hill set a record high sale price for Newton
This Spanish Mediterranean Colonial in Chestnut Hill set a record high sale price for Newton A rare Spanish Mediterranean Colonial in Newton is historic in more ways than one. The seven-bedroom, early 20th-century mansion at 152 Suffolk Road in the city’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood closed on Feb. 5 for $ 9,900,000, a record for a […]
Construction Spending Up 1% in December
Construction Spending Up 1% in December The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in December was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $ 1,490.4 billion, which is 1% above than November’s revised estimate. In addition, December’s figure was 5.7% higher than December, 2019. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate […]
Rentable Says Rent Prices are Rising Slowly
Rentable Says Rent Prices are Rising Slowly Rentable (formerly known as ABODO) says that the median nationwide rent price for one-bedroom units in February was $ 1,124 with two-bedroom units coming in at $ 1391. They point out that not one city moved more than 8% in any of their top ten loser & gainer […]
The hottest decorating trends for 2021 aren’t trendy at all — and that’s the point
The hottest decorating trends for 2021 aren’t trendy at all — and that’s the point In a pandemic that has us spending more time at home, people are clamoring for versatility, comfort, and a return to tradition. | realestate.boston.com The post The hottest decorating trends for 2021 aren’t trendy at all — and that’s the […]
Cell Phone Etiquette Every Professional Should Know
Cell Phone Etiquette Every Professional Should Know Life is a continuing learning experience and no one is perfect….and from time to time the best of us need to be reminded to say “please” or “thank you, “sir” or “ma’am” as well as many other little things that might seem trivial, but can set the stage […]
Report: US home buyers want to live in the city as much as the suburbs. But what about Boston?
Report: US home buyers want to live in the city as much as the suburbs. But what about Boston? US housing prices rose at essentially the same rate in urban and suburban areas last year. Continue reading at realestate.boston.com. The post Report: US home buyers want to live in the city as much as the […]