Coronavirus Looms Heavy Over the Housing Market
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 […]
Telecommuting Options Enables Locating to More Affordable Cities
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 […]
Snapped up: Listed for nearly $1.2 million, a Concord contemporary with an amazing sun porch
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 […]
Homeownership Rates by Age
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: A renovated two-bedroom in Southie with roof rights
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.
Spring Fertilization Tips
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 […]
New app provides plethora of information for first-time home buyers
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.
How to Stage Your Flip to Sell
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 […]
Snapped up: A Lynn “castle” with a home theater that was listed for $629,000
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 […]
Average Cost of Renters Insurance by State
Average Cost of Renters Insurance by State Most landlords require their tenants to have renters insurance. It is an invaluable financial product that ends up protecting the property owner as well as the tenant in the event of a catastrophe. For the most part, compared to homeowners insurance, renters insurance is relatively inexpensive. However, as […]