You've bought your dream house. You're ready to move in. Now comes the really stressful part: packing and moving. Remember that the key to a smooth move isgood organization. Even if you're hiring professional movers to take some of the load off you, it's still wise to have a plan when you [...]
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How to Both Buy and Sell in Today's Market
With all of the economic chaos that is 2020, real estate has remained a bright spot.
There are 4 major economic factors affecting home prices:
- Unusually high buyer demand
- Historically low interest rates
- Near-historic low inventory
- Extra high buyer demand due to a major resettlement to northern New England of work-from-home buyers looking to [...]
First Time Buyers: Avoid These 5 Things During the Closing Process
You've found a home that you love, and the seller has accepted your offer. However, it isn't a done dealuntil you sign the closing documents.
In the meantime, here are a few things that our real estate agents recommend that you avoid during the closing process. While some of these don'ts may result in a higher interest rate, others can [...]
Hottest Housing Markets in 2020 by Zipcode
New England dominated this year's hottest ZIP codes by zipcode. Realtor.comreleasedits hottest ZIP codes of 2020 report on Tuesday, which revealed that more towns in the Northeast made the list than last year.
"The hottest zip codes have bucked the national trend of a housing market slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic," Danielle Hale, [...]
Interior Design Trends Home Sellers Should Avoid
Fashions in interior design come and go. When getting ready to list your home, you might be tempted to try the latest trends to help make your home stand out from other listings. But sometimes, those trends can have the opposite effect. If you're planning on selling your New England home, [...]
5 Reasons Why Now is a Great Time to List Your Home
The real estate industry is changing fast. There are many challenges, but our REALTORS® are excited about the opportunities. Sellers just like you around our community are finding out something surprising: Now is a terrific time to list your home for sale.
Yes! If you were waiting for a better market before you list, now's the time.
Buyers have lots of reasons to jump into the market. The only question is whether sellers will take advantage of the opportunity to find a motivated buyer for their [...]
Simple Tricks for Making Your Home Look More Spacious
If you find yourself spending more at home this year, your living space may be starting to feel a little cramped and claustrophobic. A comfortable living space is important, and studies have suggested small spaces can negatively impact your overall mood and mental health. Not only does more space equal more happiness, but it can also [...]
5 Ways to Put a Spare Room to Use
All you need is a little creativity, and you can transform that spare room in your house into your favorite place. Thinking of ways you can turn your spare room into a space for your family to enjoy? The following are five suggestions to [...]
The Home Maintenance Issues You Shouldn't Wait to Fix
As a homeowner, protecting your largest financial asset should be a top priority, but many of us are guilty of turning the occasional blind eye when it comes to certain problems around the house. However,failing to take care of some seemingly small repairs can result in compounding problems and expensive repair bills down the line. Below are [...]
Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low
In arecent surveyof home sellers byQualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won't sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are "seriously worried." That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of the economy. The data, however, is showing
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