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…
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…
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…
Before 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…
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…
For 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,…
A 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…
Are you preparing to move? That means you are also preparing to pack. This is something I dreaded when we moved in 2016. I collected boxes, bought bubble wrap and packing tape, and began the tedious task of sorting through, wrapping and packing our belongings. I thought we did everything right, but when I…
We are all ready for warmer weather, right? However, the days with temperatures over 40 have been scarce. That’s an easy way to look at supply and demand. In this case you end up with a lot of cold, unhappy New Englanders. When supply does not equal demand in real estate, you end up with a…
This latest snowstorm may not have any of us thinking spring, but it is right around the corner (really, it is!). Spring is the busiest home buying season in New England and you’ll want to be prepared as you embark on this search. The best way to start is a list. Many home buyers make…
