2018 Real Estate Goal: Start Planning

It’s a new year. While we’ll all take some time to reflect on 2017, there’s no denying that 2018 is in full swing. If you are thinking of buying a home or selling your home this year, start planning now. It appears we’ll see very little change in the real estate forecast for buyers and…

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Should I List My Home During the Holidays?

  The leaves are falling in New England, a sure sign the holiday season is upon us. As we prepare to shop, bake, decorate, and host family and friends, we’ve had clients ask, “Should I list my home during the holidays?” Conventional wisdom says people are too busy and distracted during the holidays to think…

Tips to Ease Moving Day Stress

Late spring into early summer is a busy time of year, particularly for home closings which means moving. For many this means all the stress that comes along with preparing, organizing, packing and then actually making the move in to or out of a home or apartment. If you are dreading moving day, take a…

Surviving a Seller’s Market

It’s Wednesday… You are looking over properties in areas of interest, planning for another weekend of showings and open houses, and thinking, “will I survive this seller’s market?” You are not alone, particularly in the Greater Newburyport area of Massachusetts and southern Seacoast area of New Hampshire. The Spring 2017 market has brought low inventory,…

Time to “Spring Forward

  For much of the country, this is the weekend we will spring our clocks forward. Our days will become longer and warmer…something we are definitely ready for in New England! The housing market is preparing to “spring forward” as well, but with low inventory it might be the perfect time for potential sellers to…

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Thinking FSBO?

Five reasons to think twice before listing your property For Sale By Owner Thinking of selling your home? Many say this spring will remain a seller’s market, and with low inventory and rising home prices you may be considering selling your home on your own. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) may not be the best…