Instead of focusing on current real estate news this week, we looked back a ways, and found an article that could prove very helpful if you are moving forward with your plan to buy a home this year. There are often times buyers cannot visit a home, especially now when sellers may not be…
This is a thought that we are sure has hung heavy on the minds of many who were considering buying or selling real estate in 2020. You planned for months, prepared, saved, and searched but now what to do? Should you put your house on the market? Should you continue your home search and…
We are continuing to see home values in the Greater Newburyport area of Massachusetts and Seacoast area of New Hampshire increase. If you are thinking of selling your home this year, or buying a home, how do you determine market value? You can look at homes currently on the market and the list price. You…
Let’s start at the end, or “bottom line” as Keeping Current Matters (KCM) calls it in their blog. In the sites recent post, “Real Estate Is Soaring, But Not Like 2008,” from March 4, 2020 they state: “The year has started off very nicely for the residential housing market. If you’re thinking of buying or…
Buying a home is a huge, and sometimes scary, step for anyone. From showings to offer, home inspection to closing, and all the steps in between, there’s a lot to consider whether it’s your first time buying a home or you are a seasoned buyer. Each home purchase is different but there are a few…
Every year, news stories focusing on the housing market seem to move spring earlier and earlier. For the past few years, articles have discussed the spring market kicking off as the Superbowl is wrapping up and Punxsutawney Phil is declaring how much more winter we’ll endure. 2020 has been a bit different. Many believe…
Buying, or selling, a home should not be restricted to the spring, summer, or even fall. Winter can be a good time to go house hunting as well. Yes, we know the weather isn’t always ideal, and we are all busy with holiday preparations and celebrations; but do not let these factors stop you…
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…
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…
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…
