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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:35 AM

Money isn't everything when making an offer

Here is an interesting article from MSN Real Estate . I felt this article made some good points. I recently closed on a real estate transaction that highlighted some of the points in this article. I had buyers who knew they were competing with multiple
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:41 AM

Is the housing recession over?

I just ran across this article on Zillow. I can't say it any better than this article. I have felt that we are starting to see a bottoming out of home prices and home prices should stabilize throughout the end of the year. Good News!! Unfortunately,
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:25 AM

Buying a Short Sale- What you must know....

Definition of a short sale: A short sale of a property is where a homeowner must sell their home due to a hardship (usually financial) for less money than what is owed to the mortgage holder(s). In a short sale the seller must get permission from the
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Saturday, March 27, 2010 7:49 AM

10 Deadly Home Buying Pitfalls to Avoid

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will most likely make. Take your time and pay attention to the details. Here are 10 of the most common home buying pitfalls that many buyers will make. Pitfall #1 Not Understanding Agency- Real
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:34 PM

Very Cool Mapping Technology will help Research Properties

With the latest and greatest in Mapping Technology from Google and Bing , you can now find out so much about a house before you even show up for a showing in your home buying search. Being able to zoom in on a satellite map is now a basic must have of
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Monday, December 28, 2009 8:33 AM

House Styles of New England

Following is a list of house styles as complied from the National Association of Realtors website Realtor.org. I have compiled a list of home styles you might see in the greater Boston/ New England area. New England being the home of our countries early
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Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:59 AM

Buyers Avoid Dissappointment when dealing with Short Sales

First the bad news!! Short sales take time. I may be 90-120 days before you receive a response to your offer, sometimes more. You must be able to wait several months before receiving a response from the seller/bank regarding your offer. The good news!!
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Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:43 AM

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended- Don't Miss Out

The home buyer tax credit has been recently extended to April 30th, 2010. A purchase and sale must be signed by this date and completed by June 30, 2010. Some new provisions have been added: repeat buyers can receive a tax credit of $6500 and income limits
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Monday, November 16, 2009 11:43 AM

Buyers- Pending Sales Up.... Homes Prices Starting to Stabilize

For the buyers sitting on the sidelines wondering if the time is ripe to buy or not.... I think the answer is get off the fence and buy!! House prices may still be dipping but in many parts of the country they are starting to stabilize. Pending homes
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:13 PM

Senate Votes to Extend the First Time Home Buyer Credit

The Senate agreed last Wednesday to extend the First Time Home Buyer Credit, while making provision for homeowners that would like to buy that currently own a home. "The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:44 AM

Termites: The Hidden Demolition Crew

Across the Unites States termites are reported to cause over $5 billion in property damage. The problem with termites is their activity an go unnoticed until there is a serious problem. Termites can take residence in a property for 5 or 10 years or more
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Monday, July 20, 2009 1:17 PM

Massachusetts Has Plan For First Time Home Buyers to Use the $8000 Tax Credit for Downpayment

Boston Globe Hundreds of first-time home buyers in Massachusetts will be able to get an advance on an $8,000 federal tax credit, allowing them to apply the money to down payments and closing costs, under a new program unveiled by Governor Deval Patrick
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:46 AM

Another Satisfied Buyer....

"I was recommended to Kevin by a few friends that have worked with him in the past. Kevin walked me through every step of purchasing my first home...His patience and expertise made the process very enjoyable" Amesbury MA, Condominium Purchase
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:57 AM

Boston Homeowner Asbestos Tips & Healthy Alternatives

With a rich history dedicated to academics, enlightenment, arts and culture, it is easy to see why Massachusetts and the greater Boston area have been attracting so many potential home buyers. The path to purchasing or renting a home is a great time for
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Sunday, June 14, 2009 10:22 AM

Free Annual Credit Report

If you are thinking of buying a house in the next year this is a good time to pull your credit to see if there are any mistakes. Up to 20% of all negative credit is a mistake. Your credit has a lot to do with the interest rate you will receive and the
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