Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

Assessed Value vs. Market Value

Most buyers and seller's main concern is.... ....what is the value of the home I am about to buy or sell? Looking at a home's tax assessment can certainly give you a quick value of a home. But assessed value is not the same as the market value of a home. Relying on tax assessment when it comes time to sell your home or purchase a home will just lead to trouble. Property tax assessment vs market value will not lead to the same number for a home. The value determined either by … Continue reading...

5 Things To Know When Looking For A New House

Everybody has different priorities while buying a home. The whole process of buying a home is complicated, takes time, and it is easy to go off the track. If you have noted these priorities, it helps guide you through the process without forgetting any significant aspects that may be important to you and your family. Your REALTOR will also be keen to know your priorities. When you are clear about the features that matter the most to you it will help you eliminate the homes that do not work for … Continue reading...

19 KILLER Questions To Ask When Buying a House

Buying a home can be scary. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a move-up buyer or a downsizer there is so much to know about buying a house. Often we get so caught up in the house we forget to consider other things. Let's look at some questions to ask when buying a house. There are certainly a number of questions you can ask when buying a home. This list of questions a home buyer can ask either themselves, the seller or an agent will certainly get you started on … Continue reading...

Shattered!! Home Selling Myths That Just Aren’t True

The thought enters your head... "I want to sell my house". You are going to have preconceived notions about much of the home selling process that may or may not be true. Often these thoughts are put into your head by people other than real estate professionals. But are they true or are they home-selling myths not to be believed? Home sellers come to me with thoughts on certain aspects of selling a home that they think is the absolute truth. But they couldn't be farther from the … Continue reading...

Types Of Paint Finishes and Getting A Top Quality Paint Job

Choosing the right types of paint finishes for the job creates perfection.

As a real estate agent, I get the opportunity to go into many homes. The quality of the interior paint jobs can vary greatly from home to home. Getting a professional-quality paint job relies on several things. One step that can differentiate a bad paint job from a good paint job is using the types of paint finishes correctly throughout your home. Different types of paint finishes have a different sheen or reflective quality can range from flat matte to high gloss. … Continue reading...

The Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

Compartive Market Analysis pr CMA uses Comparable homes

A home seller's first thought when it comes time to sell is what is my home worth? But no only does a seller want to know what their home is worth but more importantly, how much will they net from the sale of my home. This is when a homeowner turns towards a REALTOR or a Real Estate Agent to prepare a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA to determine the fair market value of a home. The single most important thing you need to do when selling a home is to price your home correctly. Your CMA … Continue reading...

How To Buy A House With Bad Credit

It is tough enough to buy a house under the best of circumstances. But add bad credit to the buying process and you add another layer of difficulty to buying a home. Let's take a look at how to buy a house with bad credit. It doesn't matter if you are trying to buy a foreclosed home with bad credit, you are a first-time homebuyer with bad credit or are moving up or down with bad credit, your sub-optimal credit score will be a stumbling block for you. So, can you buy a house with bad … Continue reading...

Haunted House for Sale- Must A Stigmatized Property Be Disclosed?

Are haunted or stigmatized property a disclosable issue?

With Halloween around the corner, you might be wondering.... do I have to disclose my house is haunted? Or if there was a murder or a suicide in the home? So a stigmatized property may or may not have to have a disclosure to the potential buyer depending on the state you live in. Do I Disclose My House Is Haunted? When we talk about haunted houses fo sale, we classify it as stigmatized property or home. What does stigmatized mean? It means to mark with disgrace or infamy. A stigmatized … Continue reading...

The Ultimate Final Walkthrough Checklist Before Closing

what to look for during your final walkthough

Buying a home can be an exciting journey filled with many twists and turns. Sometimes it can be nerve-wracking and other times very exciting. You have spent months looking at homes, negotiated an offer, did your home inspection, negotiated repairs after your inspection and now it is time to do your final walkthrough before closing on your new home. Your final walkthrough shouldn't be skipped. The final walkthrough is a necessary task before you close on a home. It is your final … Continue reading...

Is Rent to Own A Good Way to Purchase a Home?

Rent to Own Contract the devil is in the details

Today we are going to discuss whether rent to own is a good way to purchase a house or not. Other terms for rent to own could be lease to own or lease option. While not terribly popular in New England because of the strong housing market, rent to own homes can still be found. I probably get several calls a month from a hopeful home buyer looking for a home they can lease to own. The rent to own or lease option gives the hope to many to buy a home instead of renting … Continue reading...