A Home for the Holidays?!

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

Housing Market Data

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, [...]

Waltham’s Best “Hidden Jewel” – Pizzi Farms!

Pizzi Farms

I had the chance to catch up with Rick Pizzi of Pizzi Farms. There is much more to offer here than a big ice cream cone in the summer and amazing sandwiches and pastries!

Newton Market Data – September 2011

Housing Market Data

September was a strong month for single family home sales in Newton.  Sales volume continues to remain high while prices only dropped a slight 1.3% from this time last year.  Price are still up 2.1% for the year!  Both inventory and days on market were much less, with faster sales creating competition in the market. [...]

Understanding Seller’s Closing Costs

Buying a home

Sellers often have questions about the fees that they are responsible for paying from the sale of their property.   Below is a list of some of the expenses that sellers can expect to pay at closing: Seller’s Closing Costs List of Items Description Broker’s Commission The seller typically pays the real estate commission. Discharge [...]

There’s No Place Like Home …

Dream Home

There’s no place like home – a place to relax and unwind after a long day.  That is, unless you own a condominium and have neighbors from hell!  Sure, having your own home can be very rewarding, but what can you do to prevent finding yourself living like this? You’ve just made dinner and settled [...]

162 Myrtle Street #1 Waltham, MA

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New to Market! A recently renovated single family attached/townhouse unit located at 162 Myrtle Street #1 in Waltham, MA. Come take a look at this fantastic unit!

217 Walnut Street Wellesley, MA

Single family home

New to market!  A charming single family home available at 217 Walnut Street in Wellesley, MA

Understanding Buyer’s Closing Costs

Money vs. Home

Buyers often ask questions about the costs of buying a home.  Below is a list and description of the general costs for Massachusetts home buyers. Buyer’s Closing Costs List of items Description Appraisal Fees Appraisal fees are approximately $350.00. Lender’s Title Insurance Costs $2.50 per every $1,000.00 borrowed.   It protects a lender’s financial interest in [...]

Buyer Agents Help When Purchasing a Home!

Buying a home

Once upon a time, real estate transactions were handled exclusively by a seller’s agent (also known as the listing agent). Recently, the real estate industry has changed and a “new” type of agent has emerged – the Buyer’s Agent.  A Buyer’s Agent is an agent that works exclusively for and protects the best interest of [...]

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