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Do These 10 Things to Do Before You Sell Your House

When you’re getting ready to sell your house, it’s difficult to know where to start. Taking a few small steps before you list the home can ease the things that follow. Done right, you might even get a few more bucks for your former home sweet home. Before you put your house on the market, ask your…

The best time to list your home
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The best time to list your home

[svpVideo v=1] Call us at 617-921-5015 or Home Listing in the Springtime:  Spring marks the beginning of the home-buying season. With the warmer weather, more daylight, buyers are more likely to shop during this time of year.  In our area, home buying peaks in Summer. Unfortunately more inventory means more competition, with might translates to the…

What’s in stored for the housing market in 2016
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What’s in stored for the housing market in 2016

We all have a big financial stake in housing — as homeowners, renters, landlords and/or taxpayers. Let’s consider the major macroeconomic trends in 2016 that will significantly impact those stakes. ● Homeowners should enjoy another year of solid gains in house prices. Prices have been moving steadily higher since the housing bust hit bottom four years…

Mortgage rates could cross a record low
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Mortgage rates could cross a record low

Who knew? The Federal Reserve raised its funds rate barely three months ago, and all that worry about higher interest rates for mortgage borrowers ended up being positively unwarranted. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage began a free fall, reacting to financial markets overseas rather than monetary policy here at home. “Mortgage…