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

> Dfinition 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

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

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

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!!

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

Home Buyers and the Foreclosed Home- Deal or No Deal!!

There is a lot of news media how bank owned properties (also called Foreclosed, REO) are on the rise. Many buyers are out sorting through these foreclosed home to find the deal of the century. Is a foreclosed home really a deal? Maybe is the true answer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Dream the American Dream. Free Home Buying Webinar

Wanted to pass on this webinar for homebuyers. EXIT's US President Tammy Bonnell will be presenting this FREE Webinar. If you have any doubt about this is a goog time to buy our not, attend this webinar. To Dream the American Dream. The dream is alive

Another Thumbs Up!!

I recently closed on a For Sale by Owner Home that was on the market in Amesbury Massachusetts. The client was a relo from New Hampshire and did not want to rent and move again when they found a house. So we rolled up our sleeves and went to work.....
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