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Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure vs. a Short Sale

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure can be a great alternative to look into before considering a short sale. Basically a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is where the owner of the property voluntarily agrees to sign the deed over to the bank. Like a short sale,

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

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

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.

On The Move with Pods and EXIT

I just wanted to take the time and share some positive experiences some of my clients have enjoyed with PODS (portable on demand storage) during there recent moves. Watch this PODS video on how convenient a PODS container can be. Perfect for the do it

Credit Score Primer- Determining your Credit Score

In today's tumultuous banking and real estate environment, lenders are looking at your credit score more than they have in the past. Real Estate prices have dropped significantly, interest rates are low and sellers are tending to give a lot of concessions

What You Should Know About The First-Time Hombuyer Credit

President Obama has signed into the legislation The Reinvestment and Recovery Act . In the recovery plan is provisions for the First-time Homebuyer to receive an $8000 tax credit. Unlike the previous tax credit. this one does not need to be repaid. If

Buyer Beware... Know who your agent is working for...

Agency is one of the most overlooked aspect of buying a home for home buyers. Looking at homes is fun, but paying attention to the details are not. I have run into many buyers who have overlooked their agency relationship until there is a problem. Then