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Buying a House

Buying A House is a Big Deal

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

The Home Buying Process- A Road Map for Success

Putting The Home Buying Process To Work For You If you are a first-time homebuyer or haven't bought a home in a while, it might be time to step back and look at the home buying process and the home buying process timeline. Having an understanding of how long it takes and the steps it takes to buy a home will help you make the most of your home purchase. Of course, the home buying process has many twists and turns and the experience is different for everyone.  But I will approach … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer

Assessed Value vs. Market Value

tax assessment vs market value

Most buyers and seller's main concern is.... ....what is the value of the home I am about to buy or sell?  Looking at a home's tax assessment can certainly give you a quick value of a home. But assessed value is not the same as the market value of a home.  Relying on tax assessment when it comes time to sell your home or purchase a home will just lead to trouble. Property tax assessment vs market value will not lead to the same number for a home.  The value determined either by … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, Selling a House Tagged: Comparative Market Analysis, fair market value, home pricing, tax assessment

19 KILLER Questions To Ask When Buying a House

19 Questions To Ask When Buying a House

Buying a home can be scary.  Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a move-up buyer or a downsizer there is so much to know about buying a house.  Often we get so caught up in the house we forget to consider other things.  Let's look at some questions to ask when buying a house. There are certainly a number of questions you can ask when buying a home.  This list of questions a home buyer can ask either themselves, the seller or an agent will certainly get you started on … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer Tagged: questions

The Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

Compartive Market Analysis pr CMA uses Comparable homes

A home seller's first thought when it comes time to sell is what is my home worth? But no only does a seller want to know what their home is worth but more importantly, how much will they net from the sale of my home.  This is when a homeowner turns towards a REALTOR or a Real Estate Agent to prepare a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA to determine the fair market value of a home. The single most important thing you need to do when selling a home is to price your home correctly. Your CMA … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, Home Pricing, Selling a House Tagged: CMA, Comparative Market Analysis

How To Buy A House With Bad Credit

How to Buy a House with Bad Credit

It is tough enough to buy a house under the best of circumstances. But add bad credit to the buying process and you add another layer of difficulty to buying a home.  Let's take a look at how to buy a house with bad credit. It doesn't matter if you are trying to buy a foreclosed home with bad credit,  you are a first-time homebuyer with bad credit or are moving up or down with bad credit, your sub-optimal credit score will be a stumbling block for you. So, can you buy a house with bad … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer, Mortgage Tagged: bed credit, Credit Score, home loan

Haunted House for Sale- Must A Stigmatized Property Be Disclosed?

Are haunted or stigmatized property a disclosable issue?

With Halloween around the corner, you might be wondering.... do I have to disclose my house is haunted? Or if there was a murder or a suicide in the home?  So a stigmatized property may or may not have to have a disclosure to the potential buyer depending on the state you live in. Do I Disclose My House Is Haunted? When we talk about haunted houses fo sale, we classify it as stigmatized property or home. What does stigmatized mean? It means to mark with disgrace or infamy. A stigmatized … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, Selling a House Tagged: haunted, home, murder, property, stimatized, suicide

The Ultimate Final Walkthrough Checklist Before Closing

what to look for during your final walkthough

Buying a home can be an exciting journey filled with many twists and turns.  Sometimes it can be nerve-wracking and other times very exciting.  You have spent months looking at homes, negotiated an offer, did your home inspection, negotiated repairs after your inspection and now it is time to do your final walkthrough before closing on your new home. Your final walkthrough shouldn't be skipped.  The final walkthrough is a necessary task before you close on a home. It is your final … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer Tagged: final, final walk through, inspection, walkthough

Is Rent to Own A Good Way to Purchase a Home?

Rent to Own Contract the devil is in the details

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...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer Tagged: lease option, lease to own, option to buy, rent to own

Massachusetts Buyers Agent- What Can I do for You?

A Massachusetts Buyer's Agent is key to your next home purchase

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...

7 Great Reasons To Buy A Condo

7 great resons to buy a condo- is condo living right for you

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...

Posted in: 55+ Adult Communities, Buying a House, Condominiums, First Time Home Buyer Tagged: buying a condo, condominium buying

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