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...

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.  You may hear other terms for rent to own like lease to own or lease option to buy. 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...

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...

What Is Earnest Money In A Real Estate Transaction?

What is earnest money in a real estate transaction?

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...

The Asking Price of a Home- Should I Offer Below or Above Asking Price?

thinking about the asking price of a home and what to bid

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...

Cape Cod Home- The Original American Cottage

Modern Cape Cod Home on the Salt Marshes of New England

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...

Get Your Free Annual Credit Report

Maintain a healthy credit profile with your free annual credit report

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...

Radon Gas In The Home- An Invisible Killer

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...

Home Inspection Checklist: Here’s What To Look For

Home Inspection checklist

Being an informed consumer and homebuyer is essential to purchasing your new home. You might be a buyer looking to buy your first home, so you should equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible before hitting the open houses with your REALTOR®.  A deciding factor in the purchasing process can come down to a home inspection, so you should know what they entail, and what the possible outcomes mean for your potential home. Here’s what you should look for in a home … Continue reading...

What To Know About Massachusetts Real Estate and The Covid-19 Virus

Massachusetts Real Estate and The Covid 19-Virus

Are We allowed To Buy Or Sell A Home During The Covid-19 Shelter In Place Order? We are about 2 1/2 weeks into our request for shelter in place from the state of Massachusetts to combat the Covid-19 virus. No matter what they situation there will always be a need to buy or sell a home. Some people absolutely need to sell or secure housing. The decision to buy or sell a home is yours during the coronavirus outbreak. And, there are still plenty of real estate agents that will help … Continue reading...

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Kevin Vitali

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