How much space does $1,500 get you in Boston?

 Like the housing market, apartment rental prospects have transformed in recent years. Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space often at a higher price tag. And, according to a new study from RentCafe, that’s especially tough in Boston. Of the one hundred largest cities in the U.S., Boston ranked at number ninety nine when it came to affordable space  beating only Manhattan!

 A monthly budget of one thousand five hundred dollars, on average, affords just a three hundred forty square foot apartment in the popular city. However, according to RentCafe, the average Bostonian opts for something larger, paying three thousand fifve hundred eight nine dollars for eight hundred and thirteen square feet of space. Additionally, there are suburbs areas within the Boston metro offer less expensive alternatives. The cheapest is in Dover, in N.H., where one thousand five hundred dollars can get you eight hundred thirty two square feet of space, followed by Lawrence (seven huindred eight one square feet) and Brockton (seven hundred fifty five square feet). via RentCafe.

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First Time Home Buying in Massachusetts

MABA Buyer Agents help first time home buyers reduce the stress and frustration normally associated with buying a home or condo – especially for first time home buyers.

As a first time homebuyer in Massachusetts, you can turn to our non-profit organization to help you understand and navigate the complexities of the entire Massachusetts real estate transaction, from mortgage pre-approval until you are handed the keys to your new home or condominium. Each of our member buyer's brokers and agents works only for their buyer-clients and never for the seller of the home or condo that their buyers want to buy.

MABA Buyer Agents will take the time to learn about you and your real estate goals, help you understand your options, including first time home buyer programs, properties and/or condominium associations, estimate real property values and put together a negotiating strategy to help you increase the odds of getting your offer accepted in our competitive Massachusetts real estate market. After advocating to get your offer accepted, your MABA buyer's agent will be there for you at your home inspection and help you protect your deposit through the inspection, purchase & sale and financing contingency periods.

You can buy your first home or condo with confidence knowing that your MABA buyer agent is committed to saving you time and money and helping you make your best home buying decision.

Selecting the Right Homebuyer's agent

Unlike most other real estate agents, a MABA home buyer's broker never represents both a buyer and seller in the same transaction so you never have to worry whether a MABA agent is really looking out for your best financial interests. A MABA buyer's agent acts as your advocate, real estate educator, advisor and negotiator, always loyal to you and dedicated to helping you find and buy the best home with the best terms at the price and showing you which homes to avoid along the way.

Fewer than one percent of the agents and brokers in Massachusetts meet our high standards. 

Whether you are ready to buy now or just beginning your home buying journey, click here to choose a Great Buyer's Agent to answer all of your home buying questions!