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…
The thought of listing your home for sale can be stressful for so many reasons. The sentimental value of your home and memories alone can overwhelm you. Then consider any repairs that need to be made, staging and ultimately packing! Is your head spinning yet? Well, here’s another item to add to your list:…
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…
You’ve made the decision. You are going to list your home for sale. What’s stopping you? Maybe your partner thinks the house needs some work before it goes on the market, or maybe your realtor suggested you fix a few things. This list could go on and on, and take years to complete. Take…
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…
Millions of Americans are glued to the coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics and the amazing athletes competing in PyeongChang. Many of us may even be doing a bit of daydreaming, and imagining ourselves going for the gold. Whether its figure skating, downhill skiing, curling, bobsledding or snowboarding (to name a few winter sports)…
We’ve all checked our homes estimated value on Zillow or realtor.com. Each site calculates this amount differently and for those of you thinking of listing your home this year, you may be wondering, “What is my home really worth?” Any Realtor® will tell you to take online estimates with a grain of salt. Pricing…
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…
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…
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…
