Massachusetts Real Estate- Merrimack Valley
Real Estate in Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts
The purchase of a home will probably the largest transaction you will make in your life time. There are many legal and logistics steps to buying a home.
When it comes time to buy you will find knowledge is power.
I have compiled a list of my blog post's that cover many topics related to buying a house for home buyers looking for information on how to make the most of their home purchase.
Whether you are looking for information on choosing the right mortgage, working with a buyer's agent, viewing homes, how to negotiate, steps to a smooth closing, etc... can all be found here.
The great news is you don't have to go it alone. If you want to be represented by a Buyer's Agent in Massachusetts during your upcoming purchase contact me- Kevin Vitali at 978-360-0422 or text kevin@kevinvitali.com
Today we are going to discuss whether rent to own is a good way to purchase a house or not. Other terms for rent to own could be lease to own or lease option. While not terribly popular in New England because of the strong housing market, rent to own homes can still be found. I probably get several calls a month from a hopeful home buyer looking for a home they can lease to own. The rent to own or lease option gives the hope to many to buy a home instead of renting … Continue reading...
Why You Should Work With A Massachusetts Buyer's Agent Purchasing a new home, whether it is for the first time or if you are upgrading, downsizing, etc…. can be a very exciting time. On the other hand, a real estate transaction is filled with many complexities. Some of those complexities can have legal ramifications. A buyer and a seller that can also be very emotionally charged. It is good to have some objectivity that a real estate agent can provide. There are certain mistakes that … Continue reading...
Is Living in a Condo Right for You? Condominiums have come along way since the 80's. While the concept of condos was new and approached with hesitation back then, condos are now a stable, viable source of housing in today's real estate market. There are many good reasons to buy a condo. Condominiums come in all shapes and sizes. You can get a unit all on one floor, a townhouse with no one living below or above you, stand alone units, a condominium in an over 55 community, a luxury … Continue reading...
Eventually, when you go about buying a home there will come a time you want to write a contract on a home. And, you will run across the term earnest money deposit. For many buyers, they will think what is earnest money? How does earnest money work? If you have previously bought a home you probably already have an understanding of earnest money. But as a first time home buyer, it can be confusing. Sometimes you will hear the term good faith deposit, home deposit or escrow money as … Continue reading...
Buying your first home is a big deal. As a first time home buyer in MA, there is much you need to know. You don't have to buy your first home alone. There are some great real estate professionals to help you get the job done. Your real estate team will include a REALTOR representing you, a mortgage broker, a home inspector and a real estate attorney. All of the professionals have the experience to guide you effortlessly through the process. They are immersed in real … Continue reading...
Buying a home raises a lot of questions. But one area about home buying that causes homebuyers much distress is the list price or asking price of a home. The home buyer does not want to make a mistake and overpay for a home, Is the asking price to high? Or now in a hot seller's market, is the listing price to low? How much should I offer for a home? Should I offer below the ask price? Do I need to offer above the list price? How Much? Of course, as a homebuyer you don't want to overpay for … Continue reading...
The term real estate agent and REALTOR® are often thrown around synonymously. In most consumer's minds, there is no difference between a REALTOR and a real estate agent. When talking about what the difference is between a REALTOR and a real estate agent is, we should also add a real estate broker to the mix. Real estate broker is another term thrown around synonymously with real estate agent and REALTOR. On top of all that you have listing agents, facilitators, buyer's agents … Continue reading...
No matter where you turn in New England you will find a Cape Cod home. The Capes charm starts with its earliest roots in our country. Which of course is the region it is named after.... Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The Cape Cod style home is the classic American Cottage. Really, who doesn't love a weathered shingled Cape style home with a white picket fence? Yes, Cape Cod home style has tons of charm and it certainly is one of the most romanticized homes. Better … Continue reading...
Checking your credit on a regular basis is important to maintaining a healthy credit profile. Even more so when your about to buy your first home. At the first thought of buying a home definitely pull your free annual credit report. By getting your hands on your credit report early, you have time to check for mistakes and fraud that could be impacting your credit score. Accessing your free annual credit report early will also give you time to take some measures to improve your … Continue reading...
When purchasing a home it is important for a home buyer to do their due diligence. Part of the due diligence period is having a home inspection done on the home that is being purchased. This includes testing for radon gas in a home. A general home inspection of a home's systems and structures is a good idea. You should also consider additional inspections, including the testing for radon gas.... not only in the home but the well water if the home is on a private well. What Is Radon … Continue reading...
