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Smaller Home Sizes to Become the Norm in 2020
Projections for the coming year found the demands of millennials will cause single-family houses to become even smaller, and that recession may not be likely. The post Smaller Home Sizes to Become the Norm in 2020 appeared first on...
First-Time Homebuyer Market Rebounds in Q3
Analysis found the share of homeowners entering the market grew in the quarter, but are down payments still a hurdle? The post First-Time Homebuyer Market Rebounds in Q3 appeared first on theMReport.com. First Time Home Buying in...
Will Favorable Conditions Help First-Time Homebuyers in 2020?
A new report says the lack of supply could cause home prices to grow more in 2020. How high are they projected to increase? The post Will Favorable Conditions Help First-Time Homebuyers in 2020? appeared first on theMReport.com. ...
Available Homes Not Worth Getting into a Bidding War
Offers facing competition is nearing 10-year lows with several major markets report less than 10% of homes face a bidding war. The post Available Homes ‘Not Worth’ Getting into a Bidding War appeared first on theMReport.com. First Time...
Jobs Report: Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations
How will record-low unemployment and increased spending impact the housing market moving forward? The post Jobs Report: Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations appeared first on theMReport.com. HOMEBUYERS BEWARE! Book Review This book is an...
What Does a Home Appraiser Do? – #HomeBuyers
When you’re considering buying a house, there are two sides to the story: the seller’s asking price and the actual value of the property. This is where an appraiser steps in. Is the new home you’re looking at priced too high? A real estate...
Home of Week: Abington home that turns Cape design on its head
Expansive windows in an extended peak flood the front-to-back living room with natural light. The four-bedroom Cape also has a composite deck and an in-ground pool. See inside and search the latest listings at realestate.boston.com. ...
The Home Insurance Blind Spot
A new report examines homeowner concerns about damage from natural disasters, but finds that a surprising number of respondents aren’t even sure if they’re insured. The post The Home Insurance Blind Spot appeared first on theMReport.com. ...
Deed vs. Title: What’s the Difference? Terms Home Buyers Need to Know
Deed vs. title: What’s the difference? Most people use these real estate terms interchangeably, but there’s a significant difference between the two—a distinction that’s important to ownership and to understand when you’re ready to purchase a...
Open houses in Greater Boston this weekend #Massachusetts
12 must-see open houses in Greater Boston this weekend (Dec. 7-8) Including four homes for under $500k. From a two-bedroom condo in JP for $410,000 to a five-bedroom Colonial in Brookline for $2,995,000. Search the latest listings at...
Listed: For $995,000, sleek contemporary being built in Dedham
There's a lofted living area on the second floor. The four-bedroom property features a double-ceiling kitchen and dining area with a wall of windows. Search the latest listings at realestate.boston.com. Homebuyers: For access to all...
Home of Week: For $999,000, Newburyport antique with roof deck
The home has four bedrooms and new windows. It’s just a short walk from this three-story Federal-style home to the banks of the Merrimack River and Newburyport’s waterfront. | realestate.boston.com Homebuyers: For access to all listings...
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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).