Boston Rental Market Becomes Increasingly Competitive
July 16, 2011The age old real estate question that keeps getting re-visited – is it more beneficial to buy or rent? This question is especially relevant in the current Boston luxury real estate market where uncertainty is higher than average, but investment potential is greater. Read More
Hand-held House Hunting vs Agent Expertise
July 9, 2011Technology is changing daily and consumers have more information at their fingertips than ever before. There are apps for every imaginable real estate search, creating hyper-informed buyers and sellers. MSN gets it – they recently published an article called ‘Real Estate Geeks Out.’ Read More
LOW MORTGAGE RATES + LOW HOUSING PRICES = TIME TO INVEST
June 18, 2011The stars are aligning to create the most opportune time to invest in real estate. Adjustable and fixed mortgage rates have continued to decline remarkably since July 2007. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate loan is about 4.6%, still down from the previous week. These are some of the lowest rates I’ve seen in my 25+ year experience in real estate, and they continue to drop! Read More
Boston Home Closing To-do List and the Associated Costs
May 21, 2011Buyers and sellers always ask me the same question, “what do I need to do before closing my Boston home?” Here’s an organized list to help address some of the more common concerns: Read More
Buying vs. Renting in Boston
May 7, 2011In tough economic times, consumers usually favor renting versus buying. This is generally due to the fact that it’s more difficult to sell your house or condo, and it’s challenging to figure out what your next move should be in such an uncertain climate. Read More
Getting Your House Ready for Sale
April 9, 2011Ready to sell your house? There are a few small projects sellers can do themselves that add property value and also some larger-scale luxury renovations that may be a good option. Read More
Making a Reasonable Offer
March 19, 2011In today’s market, both buyers and sellers are very market-educated. They have access to many online databases to research Boston luxury homes. Buyers find listings through MLS searches and often take virtual tours of properties via YouTube (my videos coming soon!), before setting foot in the condo for sale. The online resources are limitless. Read More
Coming Soon!
March 15, 2011New content will be posted every Saturday, so check back in the coming weeks for updated material. Become a blog follower and receive notifications when new entries are posted. Read More