Massachusetts Real Estate- Merrimack Valley
Real Estate in Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts
If you are a first time home seller or haven't sold a house recently you probably have a lot of questions and wondering what is involved. I have put together what home sellers need to know to successfully sell their home. There are many aspects that go into selling a home. And, for the first time home seller or for someone that hasn't sold in awhile there is much to know. In the 18+ years I have been in the business there has been some major shifts in how buyers buy and … Continue reading...
I have been listing and showing homes for over 18 years north and northwest of Boston Massachusetts. Over the course of those 18 years I have had many sellers try to make their home into something it is not thru their real estate description on their home's listing. Sellers will often want to over exaggerate on descriptions. Other times an overzealous agent will puff the description to try and give your home the appeal that isn't there. We have all seen those too good to be true, … Continue reading...
Buying a home is filled with many complexities. One of the more intensive parts of doing so is securing a mortgage . The mortgage process is filled with terms you may have never heard of before, yet if you want to be fully engaged there are mortgage terms you should know when buying a home. Understanding the mortgage process and the mortgage terms that going along with it will help make a smoother transaction for you. While there are a slew of mortgage terms, many really don't … Continue reading...
When it comes time to buy a home you probably know how important it is to work with the right buyer's agent. Equally as important, is choosing the right bank or lender to work with you on securing your home loan. A question that often arises is... should I get my mortgage though a mortgage lender or a bank. Working with the wrong bank or lender at the very least will create more stress than necessary and worse case scenario your mortgage is denied. You will have three options when it comes … Continue reading...
I have been on a string of listing vacant homes for sale. Vacant homes present certain marketing challenges that need to be overcome. On my last vacant listing I decided to try virtual staging the home to overcome some of the challenges. Vacant Homes Can Be Challenging to Sell In most cases, I prefer my listings to be furnished. Homes generally sell better when they are furnished. This does not mean you don't have to put some preparation into a furnished home … Continue reading...
For Sale- 2 Hartswood Drive, Haverhill MA 01830 Style: Townhouse Living Area: 2065 sqft Bedrooms: 3 Baths 2.5 Price: $345,000 Condo Fee: $442 Open House- Sunday December 2nd 12-1:30 2 Hartswood Drive is located on the north side of Haverhill Massachusetts in the The Fairways Condominium complex. The Fairways is one of Haverhill's most desirable over 55 adult communities.... providing a an affordable living space all in a great location. Walk through the door of … Continue reading...
Searching for home a new home certainly can be fun in the beginning as you start out your home search, but after awhile starts to get cumbersome when you are not finding what you want. One underutilized tool is the home buyer email alerts. Almost every home search system has the ability to send you an email alert summarizing the changes in the market in the past 24 hours. Whether it is Zillow, REALTOR.com or your local REALTOR®'s home search. Each email alert and home search … Continue reading...
I cringe every time a home seller and home buyer make contact with each other. While on the surface it may seem like a good idea, it is actually fraught with issues. Simply put home sellers should avoid talking to home buyers directly to avoid misunderstandings and future liability. You hired an agent let them do their job. Home sellers I know you are just trying to help. And, I know you want to get your house sold, but you talk too much!! As a matter of fact, this … Continue reading...
During the course of your home ownership the question will come up.... should I refinance my home? The simple answer is that it is a very personal choice for each homeowner depending on their individual circumstances. There are a variety of factors to consider when making the choice to refinance your home. There are two types of refinances to look at. First is rate and term refinance, where you are looking to lower the rate to reduce your monthly payment. Second is … Continue reading...
When listing a home much of the success lies with the real estate agent you choose. Avoid the top mistakes when hiring a listing agent to list and sell your home. Hire the right listing agent and things will go relatively smoothly, but hire the wrong listing agent and you will end up disappointed in the end. Take the time to interview several agents so you have a full understanding of what is ahead of you. You will be in a contract with your listing agent for a period of time which … Continue reading...
