In the battle against unexpected flooding, preparation is your strongest ally. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you fortify your fortress and keep your home dry and secure.
I’ve teamed up with Island Custom Coops to offer some advice on what to look for in a property when house hunting if you are considering getting chickens! Island Custom Coops is based out of Franklin, MA and is run by Glauci and Sean Doherty. They design and install custom coops in the Massachusetts area. Their coops are functional as well as stylish, the perfect foray into homesteading life!
Buying and selling a home can conjure up some hair-raising situations. But just like anything, facing those fears head-on is key to keeping them in their place and you moving forward. With that in mind, here are a few spooky scenarios and how I keep my clients calm, cool, and hardly breaking a sweat.
The decision to get married is a significant life event that often comes with an equally significant price tag. In today's world, weddings have become more extravagant and costly than ever before, with couples often spending tens of thousands of dollars to celebrate their love.
Historic homes hold a unique charm and a rich sense of history that can be incredibly appealing to homeowners. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply drawn to the character and craftsmanship of older homes, purchasing a historic house in Massachusetts can be a rewarding experience. However, it's essential to approach this endeavor with careful consideration, as historic homes come with their own set of challenges and responsibilities.
Home price and rent growth will likely level off for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024.
• Rent growth may overtake home price appreciation, with the rental market remaining strong and rental prices expected to increase.
It's that time of year! Sept 1st is the day when Bostonians swap apartments, drive moving trucks under low bridges, and leave a sea of Ikea furniture on the curb.
Amid the flurry of excitement of moving into your new place, you remember that you have to clean your old place if you want to get your security deposit back.
For decades, the starter home was the quintessential entry point for young adults venturing into the realm of homeownership. These modest homes were often affordable, smaller in size, and provided an opportunity to build equity and establish a sense of ownership.
If one of your goals is to own a home but you’re not able to save enough for a down payment with your current income, you might want to consider starting a side hustle and saving up the extra cash!
While our American culture prides itself on extreme individualism and self sufficiency, living with your parents while you save for a house might be the smartest decision of your life.
Does the thought of buying property in a high-interest rate environment make you cringe? Here are a few reasons why people are still buying while interest rates are higher.
For those of us who have ever embarked on a house-renting journey, we know it can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Add a wagging tail or a purring companion to the mix, and the quest becomes even more challenging. Sadly, finding pet-friendly housing can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Are you ‘wasting money’ by renting? You may have heard this from well-intentioned family and friends who like to remind you that you're paying your landlord's rent or money spent on rent is money you'll never get back.
While this is technically true, renting does make sense for a lot of people and there is nothing wrong with it. Here are some benefits to renting:
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s fee matrix.
Referred to as Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs), they use a pricing matrix to determine your loan fees and interest rate based on your credit score, the loan-to-value ratio, occupancy (owner vs non-owner occupied homes), and most recently, your debt-to-income ratio.
If you're renting an apartment and thinking about buying your first home the cost of utilities can be a scary unknown! If some or all of your utilities are included in your rent that makes it difficult to accurately budget for your increased costs.
You’re not just buying a house, you’re buying a lifestyle! That means when you’re writing out your list of must have home features and deal breakers, you need to think beyond the “house data” and figure out which features to focus on that will give you the lifestyle you want to live!
Real estate has long been considered a solid investment. It is a relatively safe and easy way for people to build wealth with a small initial investment.
Here are some of the ways real estate can help you build an investment portfolio..
Moving can be stressful for people, so just imagine how anxious it can make your pets. They can easily get stressed out when there's unexpected activity in their home or when they're introduced to a new environment. Here are some tips that should make the experience a bit calmer for your beloved pets.
The final walk-through on your new home is an exciting event. It means you have successfully maneuvered through negotiations, inspections, and financing approval, and are on the verge of signing your closing papers.
Ideally, you want to build the same kind of relationship with your contractor as you do with your real estate agent: one built on trust that makes you want to go back to that person for any future needs. Your contractor should be a very good listener and communicator.
If you are thinking about listing your home this fall, you might be concerned about showing it, and possibly having to move, over the holiday season. The holidays are already a busy time of year for most families, so you would be right to wonder if you are making a good decision by marketing your home between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
As exciting as it is to move into a new home, not many people look forward to the actual moving day. Here are some helpful hints from expert movers to make the big day a little more bearable.
When you take out a mortgage to purchase a home, your home is collateral on the mortgage loan, so the outstanding mortgage principal must be deducted from the current value of the home to determine your home equity.
I recently had the opportunity to interview Tiffany Williams of Aud & El Apothecary! Tiffany started off as a candle maker and has expanded to include self care items to help you lead a softer way of life in a chaotic world full of demands.
"I'm so frustrated with my home search, should I switch Realtors?"
When you keep putting in offers and losing out it's normal to look for someone to blame. But is it your Realtor's fault?
We all want people to love our home as much as we do, but especially when you are trying to sell it! While it’s impossible to please every buyers’ taste, there are several easy things you can do to make your home more appealing without spending a lot of money. Try some of these tricks and see if your showings cause buyers to fall in love.
An easy answer is when it’s best for you! Obviously, if you are closing on a home purchase, moving for work, or want to get settled before the new school year, you have a timeline you need to work with. But, if you have the luxury of choosing when to sell, there are a few considerations
With Covid-19 and winter storms raging throughout the country, you might consider a stay-at-home date night this Valentine’s Day. After all, “home is where the heart is,” right? Let me help you with these eight date night ideas for celebrating Valentine’s night, or any night, in the comfort of your own home.
I love working with first-time home buyers. Helping you find your first home, learn the home buying process, and guiding you from house-hunting to move-in day is the best part of my job. Here are three things you should know before you start looking.
Thinking of selling your home this year? Maybe you are ready to upsize or downsize, move to a new neighborhood, or take advantage of a sellers’ market. In any case, there are some smart moves you can make before you list to make selling your home a breeze.