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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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