Massachusetts Real Estate- Merrimack Valley
Real Estate in Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts
If you are thinking of buying a home in Haverhill MA and you are looking for an affordable home, there is a good chance you will run into an American Four Square. You can find Foursquare homes all over the United States. From rural to urban settings. It is truly a classic American design. It fast became one of America's most popular house styles after 1900 and had tremendous popularity through about 1935. Depending on where you are in the country the American Four Square … Continue reading...
Buying your first home is a big deal. As a first time home buyer in MA, there is much you need to know. You don’t have to buy your first Massachusetts home alone. There are some great real estate professionals to help you get the job done. Your real estate team will include a REALTOR representing you, a mortgage broker, a home inspector and a real estate attorney. All of the professionals have the experience to guide you effortlessly through the process of purchasing your first … Continue reading...
Downtown Haverhill Massachusetts has undergone a major transformation over the past 30 years. Once quite rundown with many of the buildings boarded up, downtown Haverhill has become an exciting destination for the locals to visit. Mayor Fiorentini has overseen the revitalization of the downtown area since the early 2000’s. It is now becoming known for its unique boutique shops, an artist epicenter and now the home of over 20 restaurants. Not only have shops … Continue reading...
Last night I wrapped up a property showing with a buyer client of mine. During the showing, we discovered there was an easement with the property. As a home buyer, it may be more common than you think to run into an easement or right of way over the land of a home you are thinking of buying. It is also not uncommon for sellers to be completely unaware that they have easements or rights of ways that run with their land. As a seller, you can avoid some last-minute issues by disclosing any … Continue reading...
The word REALTOR and real estate agent are often thrown around synonymously. In most consumer’s minds, there is no difference between a REALTOR and a real estate agent. When talking about the difference between a REALTOR and a real estate agent is, we should also add a real estate broker to the mix. Real estate broker is another term thrown around synonymously with real estate agent and REALTOR. On top of all that you have listing agents, facilitators, buyer’s agent's and dual agents … Continue reading...
Changing your address is just part of moving. It doesn't matter if you are moving from apartment to apartment, buying your first home, or moving up to a bigger home. The fact is, amongst all that chaos, you need to notify the United States Post Office of your change of address so your important mail can follow you to your new location. Once you submit the form it will take 10 to 14 days for your mail forwarding to start with the USPS. How To Change Your Address With The USPS There … Continue reading...
Preparing a home for sale can reap you thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars and can save you tons of aggravation. This home selling checklist for preparing your house will help you get on the right track to make the most of each and every buyer showing. A home that presents well will increase buyer activity not only in showings but online as well. Remember buyers are making big decisions based on your homes online image and whether they want to view your home in … Continue reading...
Buying a new home means moving. And when it comes to moving you have a ton of different options to consider, packing and moving yourself, renting a U-haul and hiring labor, hiring a moving company, using a storage pod, etc... There a ton of options when you move and finding the balance between convenience and cost will require a little homework. Using storage pods to make your move has some advantages that other moving methods don't have. A storage pod rental can be a great choice if … Continue reading...
We hear about curb appeal from real estate agents all the time. But as a potential home seller, have you ever taken the time to understand the impact the initial visual presentation of your home has on the sale? Ok, so we think about how attractive your home is to potential home buyers from the street. But, goes much deeper than your home's visual impact. What Is Curb Appeal? Curb Appeal: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street - from Merriam-Webster … Continue reading...
Putting The Home Buying Process To Work For You If you are a first-time homebuyer or haven't bought a home in a while, it might be time to step back and look at the home buying process and the home buying process timeline. Having an understanding of how long it takes and the steps it takes to buy a home will help you make the most of your home purchase. Of course, the home buying process has many twists and turns and the experience is different for everyone. But I will approach … Continue reading...
