As we move into 2019, we are coming off a housing market high. Mainly high prices due to limited inventory and high demand. We are seeing these items level themselves this year and many wonder, should we be preparing for another housing crash? Home prices continuing to moderate and inventory remaining on the market…
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On Valentine’s Day, we often reflect on who and what we love, as well as what makes us happiest. For a homeowner this type of reflection may be an everyday occurrence as they walk through their house or around their yard. I know every time I walk into my home, I fall in love…
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Have you been watching the housing market over the past few years and wondering whether it was worth even trying to buy a home? You may have shied away from putting your hat in the ring for several reasons, including bidding wars, surprising prices, and even houses that sold before the “For Sale” sign…
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Mortgage interest rates climbed consistently in 2018 until November. Then to close out the year we saw rates begin to trend downward, closing the year at 4.55% according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. To start 2019, mortgage interest rates have continued this trend, dipping down to 4.51%. Forecasts from Fannie Mae, the…
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Our opinion is yes. Winter can still be a good time to list a home for sale. Just because we are approaching the holiday season, winter and the end of the year, doesn’t mean you need to delay until spring if you’ve been thinking of putting your home on the market. There’s a window…
Read articleNew England lore is rich with ghost stories and haunted houses. It’s not just New Englanders that love these haunted tales, though, especially during the Halloween season. Haunted houses, in particular, are intriguing because they often hold information that connects to a town or state’s history. From grand mansions to quaint historic houses, there are…
Read articleBefore we know it, we’ll be ringing in the New Year! If buying a home is a 2019 goal, you’ll want to start planning now. Even if you are not prepared to hire an agent or start your home search, there are necessary steps to make buying a home a reality. At realtor.com, they’ve pulled…
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The fall real estate market can be as hot as the spring market. It’s certainly becoming a close second. What makes fall so appealing to home buyers? Summer vacations have wrapped up; kids head back to school; the holiday season has a few weeks before it officially kicks off; and temperatures, especially in New…
Read articleFor many children it’s time to head back to school. Since summer is often a busy time for homebuyers, some children may be starting the year in a new school district. According to a recent survey from Realtor.com, school district is a big factor when buying a home. This really should come as no surprise,…
Read articleA visit to downtown Newburyport, Massachusetts’ Historic District could be considered a trip back in time, for some. According to a National Park Service website, it “is one of the last seaport business districts remaining from the golden days of New England shipping1.” Today, the goods and services being sold are different, but the…
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