Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

Get 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...

Tax Deductions and Credits for Homeowners

Owning your own home is a great feeling. After years of scrimping, you have finally saved up enough money for a down payment on your dream house. And now that you're a homeowner, you’re able to use specific credits on your tax return. While using deductions and credits might sound complicated, it's easier than you think. Follow these tips to make the most of tax season. Image from Unsplash.com Tax Credits and Deductions Even though both are used on your tax return, there is a difference … Continue reading...

Home Inspection Checklist: Here’s What To Look For

Being an informed consumer and homebuyer is essential to purchasing your new home. You might be a first-time homebuyer, 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 inspection. What’s a Home … Continue reading...

30 Days To A Smooth Closing- Closing Checklist for Home Sellers

30 Days to a Smooth Closing- Closing Cost Check list

You have your house under agreement. Now it is time to get to the closing and move on. Having a closing checklist will keep you on track to hit your closing on time. Hopefully you have already started packing much of the clutter and non essential items while preparing your home for sale. Selling a home is stressful on its own. Never mind coordinating a closing and a move. As soon as you get an accepted contract on your home its time to get a timeline together and get … Continue reading...

What To Know About 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...

Understanding Today’s Home Buyers

Who are today's home buyers? How do they find your home? Having an understanding of who today's homebuyers are and where they come from are important as you venture down the path of selling your home. Maybe you have never sold a home before or it has been years since you sold a home. How agents sell homes have changed drastically even in the 18+ years I have been in the business. Gone are the slick, real estate magazines, huge real estate sections in the newspaper and even the … Continue reading...

What A Home Buyer Should Understand About Home Inspections

A buyer certainly has a lot on their mind. Not only must they make the decision to make one of the biggest purchases in their life, they also have to coordinate mortgage loans, the potential sale of a previous home, and a litany of other issues. But sometimes lost in the entire process is the home inspection. This certainly should not be taken lightly or overlooked. In some cases, a buyer doesn't even know that the inspection is part of the process, let alone know its purpose. This process … Continue reading...

Home Staging and Repairing Tips That You Can DIY Today: 2020 Edition

When it comes to selling your property, it pays to know some tricks of the trade that will help show your home in the best light possible. If your home is already in good shape, you don’t necessarily need to hire experts to help you out. Here, five home staging and repairing tips you can DIY today and make your home look like it’s been staged by a professional. Lighten up your living space to create a welcoming vibe When it comes to lighting, it can either make or break the first impression, and … Continue reading...

How Is The Coronavirus Affecting The Local Real Estate Market

Many home buyers and sellers are probably wondering what is happening how is the coronavirus affecting the real estate market? Should buyers stop looking? Should sellers not put their house on the market because of the coronavirus? For each person that is a very individual decision based on your circumstances and comfort level. What Is The Data Showing About How Is The Coronavirus Affecting The Real Estate Market? While it may be too soon to really get a handle on how the local real estate … Continue reading...