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Listed: For less than $500,000, a Plymouth home with two kitchens
One of the kitchens is perfect for a catering business. If you've always wanted to start a catering business, this may be the home for you. It has a professionally licensed kitchen. | realestate.boston.com Homebuyers: For access to all listings and to find a...
must-see open houses in Eastern Mass. (Feb. 22-23)
Including four for under $500k. From a 2-bedroom Chelmsford condo that’s "move-in ready" for $411,000 to a 5-bedroom Weston estate on 1.43 acres for $3,595,000. | realestate.boston.com Homebuyers: For access to all listings and to find a real estate agent that...
Spring house hunt gets off to an early start
Sales were up 7.5 percent for single-families and a whopping 21.1 percent for condos. 'For properties coming on the market right now, we’re seeing those lines at the open houses.' Search the latest listings at realestate.boston.com. Homebuyers: For access to...
Despite Years of Skyrocketing Prices Good Time To Buy a Home
Much has changed since the lows of the Great Recession and its immediate aftermath: The economy is booming, unemployment is low—and home prices have shot up in many parts of the country. And despite the last few years of high prices, it’s a good time to buy a home,...
Luxury Home of the Week: For nearly $7.5 million, a country home showcasing a colorful interior
The property has six bedrooms and a $7,499,000 price tag. The property abuts conservation trails and sits on three pastoral acres. Search the latest listings to buy or rent at realestate.boston.com. Homebuyers: For access to all listings and to find a real...
Sale Pending How Long Will It Take Before You Finally Get the Keys?
If you’re in the process of buying a home, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the term “Sale Pending” or “Pending Offer” on more than a few real estate listings—perhaps even on the very home you’re trying to buy! But how long does an offer stay in “Pending” status before...
Dream Home Hopes That Are Completely Delusional
Many home buyers start out starry-eyed when they first embark on shopping for a house, with visions of a big backyard, a home office, a cute coffee shop down the block—and much, much more. The problem? If budgets are tight (as they usually are), then all too soon,...
Horrific Painting Fails Done by Designers—in Their Own Homes
Think designers don’t make mistakes when primping their own homes? On the contrary, even the pros get it wrong sometimes—particularly when it comes to paint. “With most items in design, fashion, or food, you can see the finished product before purchase, but with paint...
Analyzing HUD’s Proposed Revisions to Fair Housing Rule
While there are those that seem to agree that local zoning laws impede affordability, to some, the issue is a partisan one. The post Analyzing HUD’s Proposed Revisions to Fair Housing Rule appeared first on theMReport.com. First Time Home Buying in Massachusetts MABA...
How to Take a Home Office Tax Deduction When You Work From Home
Of all the tax breaks available, the home office tax deduction is among the murkiest and most misunderstood. And the passage of the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made things even more complicated. So if you work at home, what should you do? Allow us to explain...
Anything but Vanilla! These 5 Homes Have Their Own Ice Cream Parlors
For many of us, ice cream is the ultimate indulgence. And in 99.9% percent of cases, that consists of devouring a pint of Chunky Monkey on the couch while bingeing on Netflix. But for the remaining 0.1%, indulging in frozen treats means crafting a gigantic banana...
Kingston home near the beach on double lot for just over $300k
The home underwent an extensive renovation last year. With a beach walking distance away, the next owner of this ranch house will be itching for warmer weather. Read more on RealEstate.Boston.com. Homebuyers: For access to all listings and to find a real estate agent...
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Buying a home is like buying a car, on steroids. It’s the biggest investment you are likely to make so the stakes are incredibly high. I knew that having an agent represent me was a good idea.
What I hadn’t grasped was how important it is to find one who is not connected with the selling side in any way—through an agency that also represents sellers, as most do, at least in Mass. In researching buyer agents, I found Tom through the Mass. Assoc. of Buyer Agents (MABA).