Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

Everything You Need To Know About Gift Funds For A Down Payment To Buy A House

Can A Parent Gift Me Money For A Down Payment On A House? You want to buy a house, but you might not have quite enough money saved for a down payment and closing costs. There are alternative sources to down payment money to buy a house. One of which is using gift funds. Gift funds can be used for a down payment and/or closing costs. Home ownership can be closer to you than think if you have saved a little money and you have someone willing to gift you the money to help with … Continue reading...

Reasons Why Not To Buy A Condominium- Condo Living

Condominiums are certainly popular in the greater Boston real estate market. And for some home buyers, buying a condominium can be a great choice. In last week's article I discussed some great reasons why a condominium may be a good choice for a home buyer. But this week we will look at the other side of the coin of why you should not buy a condominium. Last week's article discussed that a condominium purchase is generally cheaper than buying a comparable single family home as … Continue reading...

7 Great Reasons to Buy A Condo

7 great resons to buy a condo- is condo living right for you

Is Living in a Condo Right for You? Condominiums have come along way since the 80's. While the concept of condos were new and approached with hesitation back then, condos are now a stable, viable source of housing in today's real estate market. Condominiums come in all shapes and sizes. You can get a unit all on one floor, a townhouse with no one living below or above you, stand alone units, a condominium in an over 55 community, a luxury condo, condos that cater to weekend get … Continue reading...

What Should First Time Home Buyers Know?

You are thinking you may want to buy a house. What should first time home buyers know? Many people buy a house very few times in their life. Its a big decision and lots of money is involved. Home buying for anyone can be a stressful process, but can certainly be full of missteps for a first time home buyer. Buying a home can be complicated on many levels. First their is the legal side of buying the home. Then there is actually looking for homes that suit your … Continue reading...

What Home Sellers Need To Know To Successfully Sell Their Home

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...

Do Not Make Your Home Into Something It Is Not With Your Real Estate Description

Write compelling real estate descriptions

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...

25 Mortgage Terms You Should Know When Buying A Home

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...

Should I Get My Mortgage Through A Mortgage Lender or a Bank?

Should I get my mortgage from a mortgage lender or bank

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...

Virtual Staging of Your Vacant Home

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...

2 Hartswood Drive, Haverhill MA 01830

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...