Category Buying A House

Buying A House, First Time Home Buyer, Home Selling Advice, Video

Open Permits: A Potential Nightmare for Homeowners, Home Sellers and Home Buyers!

Open permits are building permits that have never been closed. Today they are becoming more and more problematic as municipalities are paying more attention to them and require them to be closed out. Open permits can be a nightmare if you are a home buyer or home seller.

kevin@kevinvitali.com
July 31, 2023

Buying A House, First Time Home Buyer, Home Inspections

What Every Home Inspector Wished Their Home Buyers Knew

what every home insector wished home buyers knew

One aspect of buying a home is having a home inspection. And that requires hiring a licensed home inspector. Find out what every home inspector would like their buyers to know.

Kevin Vitali
July 19, 2023

Buying A House, First Time Home Buyer, Home Inspections

Radon Gas In The Home- An Invisible Killer

radon in the home. Learn how to test for it and mitigate it.

Radon is colorless and odorless. Undetectable to the human senses. Yet, radon gas is the 2nd biggest cause of lung cancer when someone is exposed to high levels for long periods of time. When buying a home make sure you test for radon.

Kevin Vitali
July 17, 2023

Buying A House, Massachusetts Real Estate

Cape Cod Style House- The Original American Cottage

discover the history and characteristics of a cape cod house

The Cape Cod style home has roots going back to the first settlers around Cape Cod Bay. The characteristics of a Cape home made it practical as well as a structure that could withstand harsh winters. What makes a Cape home a Cape?

Kevin Vitali
June 26, 2023
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Buying A House, Mortgage

Is A 7/1 ARM Worth Considering When Buying A Home?

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If you have been thinking about buying a home in the past year or two, it has been a rollercoaster ride for many looking to buy a home. First, home prices were appreciating so fast, and then by the spring…

Kevin Vitali
January 26, 2023

Buying A House, First Time Home Buyer

What Is Debt To Income Ratio When Applying for a Home Loan?

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Most home buyers need a mortgage to buy a home. Getting a mortgage can be quite a daunting task. You will have a whole set of mortgage terms being thrown around. One of which is the debt to income ratio. So…

Kevin Vitali
January 19, 2023

Buying A House, Home Selling Advice, Massachusetts Real Estate

How Big Is An Acre?

An acre is 43,560 square feet. The history behind an acre has to do with farming and how much land can be plowed in a day. See what an acre would look like compared to Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium.

Kevin Vitali
November 2, 2022

Buying A House, First Time Home Buyer

Easements vs. Rights of Way: What’s The Difference

Finding an easement or right of way with a home you are about to purchase may be more common than you think. Learn everything you need to know about easements and right of ways when buying a home.

Kevin Vitali
October 26, 2022
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Buying A House, First Time Home Buyer

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

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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…

Kevin Vitali
October 17, 2022
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Buying A House, Home Buyer, Home Selling Advice, Massachusetts Real Estate, Moving

Self Storage Rental and What You Need to Know

There may come a time in your life when you need to store some personal items. Self storage is a popular choice as it is secure and cost effective. Learn everything you need to know about self storage rental.

Kevin Vitali
October 4, 2022
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