FHFA Establishes Affordable Housing Committee MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the inaugural members of its Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing, a group that will provide non-binding advice to the FHFA on how its regulated entities (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks) can best serve as a reliable and responsible source of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment, including both single-family and multifamily housing. “I thank the Committee members for their willingness to share their deep housing expertise with FHFA,” said FHFA Director Sandra […]
Stop Household Clutter: Ten Things to Get Rid of Right Now MABA MassachusettsRelaEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgnet It’s easy for items to accumulate and take over our living spaces, creating stress and disorganization. The good news is, reclaiming your home doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. By focusing on key areas and eliminating specific items, you can quickly transform your home into a serene and tidy sanctuary. In this blog, we’ll guide you through ten things you can get rid of right now to stop household clutter and create a more inviting, organized living space. Let’s dive in and start de-cluttering! […]
What history tells us about today’s interest rates MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent Keeping things in historical perspective can be tough when mortgage rates have roughly doubled in the last year. Any rate in the sixes, though, is right in the range of what buyers got during most of the 1990s and 2000s. Mike Del Preto, a senior mortgage advisor at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation in Chicago, noted there are tools to find interest rate solutions for most buyers. He said one popular option is the temporary rate buydown, allowing buyers to pay a fee and drop their interest rate for […]
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Boston, Ma named one of the best state capitals to live in #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent Boston has been named one of the best state capitals in the country in Wallet Hub’s 2023’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More report. WalletHub found that while state capitals across the nation can be great places to live based on their economic and cultural value, they may not offer the best quality of life. To identify the best state capitals to live in, WalletHub compared all fifty across four metrics including affordability, economic well-being, quality of education and health, and quality of […]
Effective Natural Solutions to Keep Your House Sparkling Clean MABA Massachusetts RealEstate HomeBuyers Keeping your home clean is essential to maintain a healthy environment. But if you use chemical products to get rid of debris and stains, it’s time you should reconsider this practice. Chemical products may help you clean the surfaces, but they’re extremely harmful to your health. They affect indoor air quality as well as lead to various health issues. You should rather opt for natural cleaning solutions that are safe for the environment. It doesn’t need much effort to prepare a non-toxic cleaning solution on your own. […]
Reasons to Hire a Contractor MABA Massachusetts FirstTimeHomeBuyers Contractor Remodeling your home can be a big (and stressful) undertaking. Fortunately, hiring a contractor who’s well-versed in the process can help alleviate some of that stress. If you bring in a contractor, be diligent in your hiring. Get referrals, compare quotes and interview several candidates to make sure you get the best fit for the job. Are you unsure how a contractor can help with your project? Here are four ways: They can handle all the permits. Many remodeling projects — even small ones — require permitting from the city. A […]
Key Aspects To Look At When Buying A House Massachusetts MABA RealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers When viewing different potential homes, it is easy to lose sight of what were your original priorities; for instance, you may forgo the idea of having a big garden when you fall in love with that kitchen. Having written priorities at the outset is a good idea so that you don’t forget what is important to you when viewing different properties to find the right one to meet your needs. This article looks at key aspects to examine when buying a house. If you check out the […]
Key Aspects To Look At When Buying A House MABA Massachusetts RealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers When viewing different potential homes, it is easy to lose sight of what were your original priorities; for instance, you may forgo the idea of having a big garden when you fall in love with that kitchen. Having written priorities at the outset is a good idea so that you don’t forget what is important to you when viewing different properties to find the right one to meet your needs. This article looks at key aspects to examine when buying a house. If you check out the […]
Panicked Over Rising Interest Rates? How Homebuyers Can Still Get a Great Mortgage: MABA Massachusetts HomeBuyers RealEstate This real estate market is unlike anything we have ever seen before. With too few homes for too many buyers, bidding wars are common, driving up prices. Adding to the pressure, mortgage interest rates are continuing to rise at an alarming rate. Rates averaged four point ninety nine percent for thirty year, fixed rate loans in the week ending in August 4, 2022 according to Freddie Mac. For a fifteen year fixed mortgages, the rate isn’t much better with a weekly average of […]
