Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

15 Springtime Curb Appeal Tips

With spring coming to fruition and summer around the corner, many homeowners are going to opt to put their home on the market. Spring and early summer is a great time of year to showcase a homes curb appeal.... Dogwoods and Crab Apple trees in full bloom, fresh bark mulch, gardens starting their seasonal bloom, the lawn lush and green from the spring rains.... it certainly a time of year that can inspire a home buyer. So what is curb appeal? Curb appeal is the attractiveness of … Continue reading...

Stage Your Deck – Spring Has Sprung

While spring has been of to a bit of a rainy start here in New England, the spring real estate market is beginning to bloom. Home sellers are often told to stage their kitchen, stage their bathrooms or even are asked to stage their master bedrooms. But often, home sellers are in such a rush to get their homes to market, they forget about their decks. Decks can be an expensive home improvement, especially if you are using upgraded materials, you certainly want to highlight your homes … Continue reading...

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know!

7 Home Buying Mistakes To Make, Because You Don't Know What You Don't Know!! It sometimes amazes me how many home buyers are blindly running around with little or no guidance. The problem for many home buyers is they don't know what they don't know! So they don't often know when they are making a mistake. While a home owner can realize they made a mistake shortly after buying or during the home buying process, many big mistakes don't show up until it comes time to sell there … Continue reading...

9 Common Mistakes When Building A Deck

Many homeowners love to tackle their own home improvement projects. The potential of saving money and the pride of accomplishment are two of the driving forces for a homeowner to take on a home improvement project themselves. One common project a homeowner may be tempted to tackle is a deck. Before tackling any home improvement project it is important to do your research. Do you need a building permit? What are the proper building techniques Do I have the … Continue reading...

13 Killer Questions to Ask Before Buying A Condo

what questions should I ask when I buy a condo

Buying a condominium is a little different than a single family home. Of course you have the unit you are considering purchasing. But there are now other things to consider when purchasing a condo. You have the governing of the condominium complex, the financial stability, who owns what, who repairs what..... the list goes on. Because you have shared ownership when buying a condominium, you have to consider aspects of the entire condominium complex as a whole above and … Continue reading...

Don’t Short The Home Selling Process

There is a process to selling your home. The process to selling your home involves more calling an agent to slap a sign in the yard. Once you have the thought of selling your home, contact an agent and get an overview of the home selling process. Make the home selling process work for you. Most home sellers expect to get top dollar for their home and want it sold quickly with few hassles. If this is your expectation when it comes time to sell your home don't short the … Continue reading...

Should I Cosign My Child’s Mortgage- The Perils of Being A Cosigner

Life has been moving fast. Your daughter was married a few years ago, then your first grandchild came. And, now your daughter is trying to buy a first home with her husband. She and her new husband are excited about a home they found but they are asking you to cosign a mortgage for them. Of course every fiber of your being wants to see your child succeed and get the house she wants. Then the question is should I cosign my child's mortgage? In general this blog post is a good read … Continue reading...

Everything You Need To Know About Gift Funds For A Down Payment To Buy A House

Can A Parent Gift Me Money For A Down Payment On A House? You want to buy a house, but you might not have quite enough money saved for a down payment and closing costs. There are alternative sources to down payment money to buy a house. One of which is using gift funds. Gift funds can be used for a down payment and/or closing costs. Home ownership can be closer to you than think if you have saved a little money and you have someone willing to gift you the money to help with … Continue reading...

Reasons Why Not To Buy A Condominium- Condo Living

Condominiums are certainly popular in the greater Boston real estate market. And for some home buyers, buying a condominium can be a great choice. In last week's article I discussed some great reasons why a condominium may be a good choice for a home buyer. But this week we will look at the other side of the coin of why you should not buy a condominium. Last week's article discussed that a condominium purchase is generally cheaper than buying a comparable single family home as … 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 were new and approached with hesitation back then, condos are now a stable, viable source of housing in today's real estate market. 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 condo, condos that cater to weekend get … Continue reading...