Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

Avoid Final Walk Through Issues

You have decided to sell your home, listed it with an agent, left for open houses, received an offer, made it through the home inspection and now is the day to pass papers and for your buyer to do their final walk though on your home. You have taken the time to do everything right, so now it's time to avoid final walk through issues that can delay or kill the sale of your home. There is nothing worse than spending all that time and effort only to have your deal go sideways on the day of the … Continue reading...

Do I Need A Buyer’s Agent When Buying A Home?

If you are starting down the path of buying a home the thought might cross your mind..... do I need a buyer's agent? The simple answer is no, it is not required you are represented by a buyer's agent when purchasing a home. But there is much to consider when you decide to buy a home and choosing what role you want your real estate agent to play in your home purchase is one of them. If you are a seasoned home buyer with several home purchase under your belt, you may be pretty savvy about … Continue reading...

How important is the square footage of a house?

The square footage of a house ... how important is it when you are buying or selling a home? When it comes to listing homes in the Multiple Listing Service (or MLS), or appraisers square footage will play a large role. The square footage of a house will often dictate the function of a home for potential home buyers. Many home buyers will have minimum square foot requirements when searching for their perfect home. The square footage of a home will also play a major function … Continue reading...

125 Pond Street- Billerica MA Real Estate For Sale

125 Pond Street Billerica MA 01821- Billerica MA Real Estate

125 Pond Street, Billerica MA 01821 Status- Active on the market. Listed August, 28 2019 Price- $460,000 Living Area- 2048 sq feet Bedrooms- 3 Baths- 2 Full Acreage- .66 acres Taxes- $5113 125 Pond Street is located in Billerica MA close to the junction of Salem and Pond. The Pond Street location offers quick access to routes 3 and 495 and are in a reasonable distance to routes 93 and 95. 125 Pond Street offers some great outdoor living. The … Continue reading...

Buying a Fixer Upper- Is It Worth It?

buying a fixer upper- will it save me money- Massachusetts Buyer's agent

There is always a certain percentage of the home buying population that is enamored with buying a fixer upper. And, more recently, with the proliferation of "Reality TV" glamorizing the fixer upper it has become more popular with both first time home buyers and move up buyers alike. But before you run off and buy a house that needs a ton of work there are a few things you need to think about especially if you are buying a fixer upper to save money. What Is Your Motivation To Buy a Fixer … Continue reading...

How To Make More Affordable Housing In Massachusetts

Shelter is a basic need. We all need a place to live. In the greater Boston area and other large urban areas across the county we are seeing a shortage of affordable housing. I am not talking about housing that is subsidized, just housing that is affordable to the everyday family. In the first quarter of 2009 until the first quarter of 2019 we have seen home prices rise significantly. County Median Price 2019 Median Price 2009 % … Continue reading...

Escalation Clause- Win the Bidding War

An escalation clause can be a great way to structure an offer to be the winning bid in a red hot seller's market. When you know buyer competition will be high on a home, it it also means you may be competing with multiple offers . Here in the Massachusetts Real Estate market we are seeing certain communities or properties that will most likely be in a bidding war with multiple offers with in days of hitting the market. It can be very frustrating time for home buyers. What is an … Continue reading...

Tips For Millennial Home Buyers

It may be a competitive market, but there's still room for Millennials ready to buy their first home. Although it may seem like home ownership is a far off dream for the generation that witnessed the worst recession in decades, it's closer than they realize. Right now, they're the most active generation on the market: Millennials made up 37 percent of all homebuyers in 2018. More than half of first-time homebuyers are in their twenties and thirties. Read on for our best tips for Millennial home … Continue reading...

What Do You Need To Know As A First Time AirBnb Host

What you need to know to become an airbnb host

Sites like Airbnb and now Vrbo have been exploding in popularity. And, you may have heard about a friend or an acquaintance raking in some extra money as a Vrbo pr Airbnb host. As a real estate agent I have been fielding questions from clients who are considering buying a home and wanting to take advantage of hosting part or all of their new space on Airbnb. Maybe you have an extra room, a small apartment or your willing to rent your entire home short term. Many are turning to Airbnb to … Continue reading...

The True Value of Owning a Home for Millennials

There is a value of owning a home for millennials. But, home ownership is down among the Millennial generation as reported by Business Insider and many other news outlets. There are lots of reasons why this could be happening, tighter credit standards, change in lifestyle, lower incomes out of college, high student debt and the fact that millennials are marrying later and having children later in life. And certainly coming out of one of the worst recessions in US history, many … Continue reading...