Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

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...

How Stamped Concrete Can Help Beautify Your Home

There are few people - especially among those who read real estate articles - who haven’t heard of curb appeal. First impressions matter and the outside of your home will have a huge impact on its value. Not only that but coming home to a beautiful front yard can really improve your mood. Many elements go into curb appeal, from the paint job to the garage door, from the lawn to the roof. Amidst it all, though, the driveway and the path to your front door often get overlooked. But there’s no … Continue reading...

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...