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10 Good Reasons to Buy Now
Some are convinced it is not a good time to buy real estate. Here are 10 good reasons to buy now even with higher interest rates:
Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year
There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-today movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really...
Helping Children ‘Make It Home,’ too
By Jennifer Juliano
Moving is often considered one of life’s stressful events. When children of any age are involved, this can sometimes add just that...
Staging
By Gary Kelley
The internet tells us staging is the activity or practice of styling and furnishing a property for sale in such a way...
3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024
If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home.
Real estate, Jan 4 edition
The Real Estate ads for the Jan. 4 edition are here.
7 Foreclosure Considerations
We recently helped a long-term friend now client buy a foreclosure property and it reminds me how “special” foreclosures can be. Let’s dig deeper.
Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.
Reflections of a Real Estate Agent
Typically I use my last article of the year to make my predictions for the year ahead. But this year I felt compelled to...
Happy Holidays and Have a Wonderful New Year
Make Your Move with the #1 Realtor in Northborough*.
Making the perfect move means finding the perfect realtor. My personal commitment is to serve you...
Season of Giving
By Gary Kelley
This article isn’t going to ask for money. Promise.
If you are a first-time buyer or the parent of one, you may be...
The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast
The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell...
It’s the holidays already. Where has time gone??!!
You’re reading this towards the middle of November. Perhaps you wanted to buy/sell your home this year, and now you’re thinking about shelving those plans until the new year.
The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low
When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your...
Winter is approaching…is your home ready?
Now that autumn leaves have changed color and cool crisp fall nights have arrived, we are reminded that winter is just around the corner....
No Need to be Scared
By Gary Kelley
Friday, we met with two clients and their approaches highlighted something we often see.
We helped the first client buy their home. We...
Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house,...
Choosing the Right Agent Can Keep You Out of Trouble
The other day I received the dreaded call from the bank appraiser declaring “We are going to be in trouble.” It was the statement...
Selling this Fall? What’s your game plan?
By Michelle Gillespie - Autumn in New England is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. Moderate temperatures and the beauty of the season help everyone to relax. Families are back from summer vacations, the kids have gone back to school, football season has begun, and the holidays are still a safe distance away.
The Tortoise and the Hare
By Gary Kelley - With apologies to Greek fabulist Aesop, today we’ll share a true (yet redacted) story of The Tortoise and the Hare.