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April 2009 - Posts

Who Pays the Real Estate Commission in a Short Sale?

One of the biggest question/ concerns a short seller has, is "Who will pay your commission in a short sale?" . The answer is very simple. In a successful short sale negotiation the lender will pay the real estate commission. There are also other

Sellers... sometimes less is more!!

See what MSNBC has to say about Moving up in this dismall market "Chris and Lori Kirsten got $20,000 less than they might have in 2007 when they sold their Seattle condo earlier this year, but they purchased this suburban home for $425,000 —

What is the Short Sale Process?

The short sale process combines a documentation process and the listing process. The docementation process is much like a loan in reverse. Your short sale specialist will need the following items: Last mortgage statement 2 years of W'2's Last

Tewksbury MA Market Statistics

Tewksbury MA Market Statistics for Single Family Homes Q1 2009 As you read the statistical graphs you start to see a flattening of the market. Median home price, DOM and Original list to sold price seem to be leveling out. Has the market turned? Hard

Foreclosure Assistance by Town in Massachusetts

I have run across a great list of non-profit organizations that offer free foreclosure help. They will counsel you on your situation and help you decide a course of action for your situation. This is a great place to start out to see what your options

Tewskbury MA, A Great Place to Buy a Condominium

Tewksbury Massachusetts is a great place to buy a condominium. Tewksbury offers the condominium owner an easy commute to Boston whether by commuter rail or drive, with easy access to Routes 495, 93 and 95. It has a very affordable inventory of condominiums

Buyer Activity on the Rise- What does the Boston Globe Have to Say?

Sentiment among real estate practicioners is the market is picking up. I have seen increased buyer activity since the begining of the year and have put quite a few lower end properties under agreement. The market will build itself from the bottom up.

The Art of Pricing a Home- Sometimes Less is More

Pricing your home properly for the market place is on of the most is the most important part of marketing your home. Pricing your home properly does several things: House sells in less time. House that sell in the first 45 days tend to create competition

Foreclosure Prevention Workshops

Just ran across this information that might be useful to people in danger of foreclosure It is a little last minute to find out about the workshops, but it may be worth the trip. Friday, April 3, 2009 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration closes at 7:00

Did you get the Foreclosure Notice? or know its on its way?

If your looking at foreclosure, you need to know there are several options to foreclosure. Do not let the bank take your home through foreclosure. Foreclosure should be the last resort. Situations vary from homeowner to homeowner, and there is no one