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MassDREAMS Grants for Homebuyers
MassDREAMS (Delivering Real Equity and Mortgage Stability) Down payment and closing cost grants for first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts communities that were hit the hardest by the economic effects of COVID-19 Get Started with MassDREAMS MassDREAMS grants are only...
2 Way Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market
If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your...
What’s Going to Happen with Home Prices this Year?
After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have...
Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has...
Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy. The financial crisis...
Veteran’s Guide to Saving on Housing Costs
Veterans have sacrificed so much for the safety of our country. As a way to say thank you, many organizations, retailers, and companies offer discounts or programs to make buying and owning a home more affordable for those who have served. If you’re a veteran of the...
Tips & trends for homeowners, buyers and sellers – Fall Appeal
Fall Appeal While it's true that most homes tend to sell in spring or summer, this shouldn't discourage potential sellers from listing a home in the fall. Think about these tips & tricks to make your home more appealing to...
5 Tips for Buying in a Tight Market
When inventory is low, home prices tend to go up. Attempting to purchase a house in this type of market can make the already complex process of buying a home even more overwhelming. To help buyers successfully get...
Fall Warmth
Have you ever flipped through a home inspired magazine and the pictures just spoke to you and left you inspired? This post we are sharing today, by HGTV.com, linked below was a post that caught my eye immediately…
Statement Front Doors
If you are looking to elevate your front door, this post is for you! So often we gravitate towards a “safe” color. A neutral color that will fit in. But if you are selling your home, or just moved in to a new home, you may want a color …
Patriotic Outdoor Space
As we approached July, many of us our moving our entertaining spaces outside. Setting up the patio or deck, and setting out some furniture to relax on after a long day. Truly nothing beats spending time outdoors in the…
Elevating your deck decor
It's that time of year when we take our time to relax outdoors. This wonderful blog post from HGTV.com has wonderful ideas on how to spruce up your outdoor living area to make it the most relaxing it can be. Starting with a clean slate by cleaning the outdoor space...
Bargain House Hunting
Realtor.com is a great source for advice for both buyers and sellers. Whenever I find a blog post that I love, I always feel the need to share! This blog post written by Wendy Helfenbaum is a wonderful example of the current market state we are in and how bargain...
Improving The Look Of Your Dated Kitchen
When selling your home or purchasing a new one that has a dated kitchen, you might sit back and wonder where to even begin. Knowing that you aren't going to replace the cabinets all together, here are a few tips to make updates to your dated kitchen to elevate the...
Ways To Upgrade Your Bathroom
You always hear that kitchens and bathrooms sell a home, and it's very true! So what happens when you need upgrades to your home before listing it? Where do you even begin and what do you choose? This blog post from hgtv.com is the perfect guide to how making simple...