Massachusetts Real Estate- Merrimack Valley
Real Estate in Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts
No doubt about it, the real estate market is red hot. And, when the market is red hot, buyers compete for homes and want to strengthen their offers as much as possible. One way of strengthening an offer is to remove certain contingencies in the contract. To get the home you want, waiving your home inspection contingency may seem like a good idea. But waiving your home inspection can end up being a really costly mistake. I very rarely recommend giving up your … Continue reading...
Condominiums are becoming more and more popular for home buyers. The cost is generally lower than a single family home and much of the maintenance is usually taken care of by the home owner's association. Your condominium is a bigger part of a whole and their is a legal structure behind it as well that needs to be governed as people are brought together in ownership. So when you buy a condominium there is a whole set of language that may be new to you. The article … Continue reading...
You try to price your home just right, you took the time and did everything you could to get your home show ready. Now its time for your first showing! Showings are at the crux of every home sale. Without agents showing your home there will be no offers. But with every showing comes the opportunity to sell your home. So it is important to make the most of every showing whenever possible. Make your home inviting to each and every home buyer who schedules a … Continue reading...
Buyer's market, sellers market... it makes no difference, there are still things you should consider doing to prepare your home for the market. While not everyone has the money to do a major bath or kitchen remodel here is a list of inexpensive ways to prepare your home to sell. These inexpensive ways to prepare your home for sale can actually have big returns on the sale of your home. A little effort and a few bucks can go a long way. Often when I speak to sellers they … Continue reading...
18 Pupkis Road, Tewksbury MA 01876 Price: $439,900 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 full Living Area: 1836sqft Acreage: .19 acres Taxes: $5065 18 Pupkis Road is a home for sale in Tewksbury Massachusetts. Located in South Tewksbury this home is perfect for commuters, giving the new owner good access to all the major highways and routes in the area. The location also brings you close to your shopping needs on route 38. 18 Pupkis Road sits on a … Continue reading...
Ever wonder why your home isn't getting showings, when your neighbor listed his home and put it under agreement in two days for $10,000 over asking and the house one street over had 60 people at the first open house and went under contract the next day? Especially in this red hot seller's market you are hearing success stories of homes going over asking..... open houses being flooded and homes being sold immediately after hitting the market. Believe it or not this will happen in any … Continue reading...
There are several key components that go into a very successful home sale. But the most critical of all the components is getting your home priced correctly. Yet their are always multiple reasons why sellers overprice their home. Some home owners will unwittingly overprice their homes and others will do it on purpose thinking it gives them an advantage. Overpricing your home is never a good strategy when selling your home. In the long run overpricing your home may ultimately cost you … Continue reading...
In-Law Suites, Mother In Law Apartment, Accessory Unit, Family Suite or whatever you call them are quite common around me in Tewksbury MA. But you can certainly run into them anywhere in Massachusetts or across the country. So what do you need to know about an In-Law Suite in your home. Whether it is parents, siblings, or another family member. With multi generation living becoming more and more popular, in-law apartments are a great way to have multiple family member under one roof. They … Continue reading...
Buying a home can be such a whirlwind. Making the decision to buy a new home, looking at properties, getting financed, going into escrow and then finally closing on your new home and getting moved in. But before you put up your feet and relax, there are a few tasks you will want to do immediately or shortly after taking possession of your new home. These essential tasks will help make your home a safe and comfortable place to live for years to come. 13 Essential To Dos After Closing on … Continue reading...
I proposed "What Every Listing Agent Wished Their Sellers Knew".... well I received some great responses from some very competent listing agents across the country. For some sellers listing a home may seem like a mystery. But these agents know what they are doing.... from helping you prepare your home, pricing properly for the market and presenting it to the public, these top listing agents have the experience and know how to help you. What Every Listing Agent Wished There Home Sellers … Continue reading...
