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
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...
Why You Should Work With A Massachusetts Buyer's Agent Purchasing a new home, whether it is as first time home buyers, move-up buyers or buyers deciding to downsize 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. Homebuyers and home sellers can also be very emotionally charged. And those emotions can get it in the way. There are certain mistakes that can be made by home … Continue reading...
Last night I wrapped up a property showing with a buyer client of mine. During the showing, we discovered there was an easement with the property. As a home buyer, it may be more common than you think to run into an easement or right of way over the land of a home you are thinking of buying. It is also not uncommon for sellers to be completely unaware that they have easements or rights of ways that run with their land. As a seller, you can avoid some last-minute issues by disclosing any … Continue reading...
The word REALTOR and real estate agent 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 the difference 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 agent's and dual agents … Continue reading...
Changing your address is just part of moving. It doesn't matter if you are moving from apartment to apartment, buying your first home, or moving up to a bigger home. The fact is, amongst all that chaos, you need to notify the United States Post Office of your change of address so your important mail can follow you to your new location. Once you submit the form it will take 10 to 14 days for your mail forwarding to start with the USPS. How To Change Your Address With The USPS There … Continue reading...
Buying a new home means moving. And when it comes to moving you have a ton of different options to consider, packing and moving yourself, renting a U-haul and hiring labor, hiring a moving company, using a storage pod, etc... There a ton of options when you move and finding the balance between convenience and cost will require a little homework. Using storage pods to make your move has some advantages that other moving methods don't have. A storage pod rental can be a great choice if … Continue reading...
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...
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...
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...
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...
