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Making a Move of My Own …
If you asked me a month ago if I could envision myself joining a new company and changing my business, you would have heard an emphatic “NO.” This is what Lynn Cohen heard when she called and invited me to join her for coffee. I tried several different ways to say “no thank you,” but [...]
10 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is the perceived attractiveness of a home from the street. Since 49% of buyers in a normal market base their home purchase decisions on curb appeal, this is important for all home owners to consider. The key to enhancing curb appeal for your home is to create a visual impact which draws the [...]
Breaking Down Agency Disclosure
I want to introduce and explain to you the form that you see here that often causes confusion with buyers and sellers. This Massachusetts Mandatory Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure is more commonly referred to simply as Agency Disclosure. This form was released by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the early 1990′s. Agents are required by state [...]
How’s the Newton Market? – January 2012
Please take a look at the video below for an overview of the Newton real estate market for January 2012.
Mortgage Update with Kim Dragone
With LOW interest rates AND home prices, there has never been a better time to buy a home! We are seeing a major increase in customers using their tax refund to make a down payment on a property, and it’s a GREAT IDEA! The fantastic opportunity of low interest rates and home prices combined with [...]
Newton Market Data – December 2011
Monthly sales and prices were significantly lower for single family homes in Newton in December. However at year end, closed sales matched those of 2010 at 537 properties and the median sales price increased by 2.7% to $750,000. Inventory continues to be down by almost 20%! Condominium sales in Newton dropped 23.3% from the [...]
Newton Market Data – November 2011
Single family home sales in Newton in November continued to increase and are up 1.8% from 2010. Prices are also up 3.4% with an average median sales price of $755,000. Inventory continues to be slightly down from the same time last year. Condominium sales in Newton are up 57.1%, compared to the same time in [...]
A Home for the Holidays?!
Each year around the holidays finds clients asking the same question … “should I take my home off the market for the holidays?” There are arguments to be made for both sides of the issue. Ultimately, the answer is what is most comfortable for your family and your situation. From a real estate perspective, there [...]
Newton Market Data – October 2011
October was another strong month for home sales in Newton. With a decrease in inventory, both sales and prices increased because there were a fewer number of homes available. Condominium sales and prices were also up, while inventory was down. Bottom Line: Sellers – with fewer homes on the market and prices and sales up, [...]
