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…
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…
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…
Have you thought about buying a home or selling your home this year, but continue to put it off until market conditions are optimal? According to many in the industry, including those at Keeping Current Matters (KCM), this fall might just be the perfect time for anyone thinking of buying or selling. Many of…
A telling sign that it’s time to plan for the Fall August first is here…I know, we are not ready to think about the end of summer or even consider planning for the Fall, back to school and the holiday season. Sadly, it is a reality. With inventory in the housing market still low and…
July 4th is behind us. The days are longer and warmer. Summer has officially arrived! Another sure sign of summer, might just be the “For Sale” signs popping up all over, and then the “Sale Pending” signs that seem to quickly follow. We are not only right in the middle of summer, we are…
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…
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,…
Have you thought about buying a home this year? Are you thinking it’s time to sell your current home and downsize? If you answered yes and are seeking more information or a refresher on things like credit scores, pre-approvals, home searches, offers, home inspections, etc., then you’ll want to join us on Wednesday, April…
