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What to Do When You Can’t Find a Home Before Yours Sells #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
What to Do When You Can't Find a Home Before Yours Sells MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent Navigating the timing of selling your home and buying a new one can be challenging, especially in a competitive real estate market. If you find...
Boston ranks among top U.S. cities for luxury home rentals #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #MaBuyerAgnet #FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Boston ranks among top U.S. cities for luxury home rentals MABA MassachusettsRealEstate MaBuyerAgnet FirstTimeHomeBuyer Boston has one of the highest shares of luxury and ultra-luxury homes for rent among the one hundred largest cities in the U.S. A new report from...
Seven Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2024 #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
Seven Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2024 MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent In 2024, the market for Bluetooth speakers has seen incredible advancements, offering a range of options that cater to different needs and preferences. Whether you're...
A down payment of just twenty percent may be a thing of the past #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
A down payment of just twenty percent may be a thing of the past MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent The twenty percent down payment may now be a thing of the past. A homebuyer who earns the median U.S. household income would need to make a...
How to Find the Right Lighting for Any Space #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
How to Find the Right Lighting for Any Space MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent Lighting plays a crucial role in the design and functionality of any space, significantly influencing the ambiance, mood, and overall aesthetic. Finding the...
The Unexpected Costs of Homeownership #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
The Unexpected Costs of Homeownership MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent So you have enough money for a down payment, that’s great! What about unexpected leaks? Roof repairs? The steep list of unexpected and overwhelming amount of...
Home staging essentials every home seller should know when selling there home #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #MaBuyerAgent #FirstTimeHomeBuyers
Home staging essentials every home seller should know when selling there home MABA MassachusettsRealEstate MaBuyerAgent FirstTimeHomeBuyers When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. Home staging is a critical step in preparing a property for...
Share of Homes Selling Lower Than List Price Ticks Upwards #MABA #MaBuyerAgent #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers
Share of Homes Selling Lower Than List Price Ticks Upwards #MABA #MaBuyerAgent #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers According to a new Redfin study, the average U.S. home that sold in the four weeks ending June 23 went for point three percent less than what...
Tax Breaks for Homeowners to Know #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
Tax Breaks for Homeowners to Know MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent Owning a home comes with a plethora of responsibilities and benefits, one of the most significant...
FHFA Establishes Affordable Housing Committee #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
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...
VA Issues Grants in the Fight Against Homelessness #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MaBuyerAgent
VA Issues Grants in the Fight Against Homelessness MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded $26.8 million in legal services grants to a total of one hundred and eight public and non-profit...
Median Mortgage Payments Fall in May #MABA #MassachusettsRealEstate #MaBuyerAgent #FirstTimeHomeBuyers
Median Mortgage Payments Fall in May MABA MassachusettsRealEstate MaBuyerAgent FirstTimeHomeBuyers According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI) for May 2024, homebuyer affordability improved in May, as the national...
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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).