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How to Prepare Your Home for a Boston Open House
The Home Selling Keys to a Successful Open House Your Realtor has scheduled an open house this weekend. She stressed how much first impressions count. You are hoping you have prepared properly and … [Read More...]
Boston First Time Home Buyer Guide
Buying Your First Home in the Boston Real Estate Market Purchasing a home can be a rewarding yet stressful experience especially if you are a Boston first time home buyer. Working with … [Read More...]
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The Boston Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Opens New Wing
Boston Mayor Tom Menino Kicks-off Opening of Fenway Cultural Landmark The new 118 million dollar wing of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum` in Boston celebrated it's opening with patrons and Mayor Tom Menino attending the ribbon cutting. Menino said "this is a very special place in our city and is a museum that cherishes the neighborh0od (Fenway)". The new wing will improve the visitor experience by providing more exhibit space for the museum's extensive collection. In addition, the … [Read More...]
Boston Home Loan Rates Fall to Historic Lows
Boston Mortgage Rates at All-Time Lows Boston home loan rates fell to all-lows as mortgage lenders offered rates below 3.90 percent for a 30 year fixed rate loan. Freddie Mac reported the average rate of 3.89 percent and some Boston mortgage rates were offered as low as 3.75 percent. Mortgage interest rate tracking dates back to the 1950’s which provides both lenders and consumers with a valuable perspective of mortgage lending. Buying a Boston Home Historically low interest rates have … [Read More...]
Attorney General Files Suit Against MA Mortgage Lenders
Massachusetts Sues Major Mortgage Lenders over Foreclosures On December 2, 2011 Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a suit against Bank of America Corp., JP Morgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., Citigroup Inc. and GMAC , alleging that they failed to reduce mortgage payments for financially distressed homeowners and committed mortgage fraud. This was the initial step taken by the state of Massachusetts against the big lenders that have been negotiating with a … [Read More...]
Buying a Home with a Top Boston Buyers Agent
The Benefits of Working with an Experienced Buyer Broker As a consumer interested in acquiring Boston real estate you have the option of working with a real estate agent in buyer agency. You can work with a Boston buyers agent or a designated buyer's broker. Massachusetts real estate law calls for proper disclosure to the consumer concerning an agents role when working with a home buyer. This disclosure is required for all residential property which includes condominiums and … [Read More...]
Boston MA Homes For Sale
Boston MA Homes for Sale - Your Home Buying Guide Purchasing a home can be a very stressful and complicated process especially if you are a first time buyer. Enlisting the services of experienced real estate related professionals will provide you with the information and advice to make sound decisions in buying Boston MA homes for sale. Buyers often interview mortgage loan officers, Realtors, attorneys, home inspectors, accountants and financial advisors during the process of purchasing real … [Read More...]
Boston MA Short Sales
Boston MA Short Sales - Pre- Foreclosure Values If you are buying a home and want the best "deal" in the purchase of real estate a Boston MA short sale may be your best option. Buying this type of property is a difficult and often a frustrating process. To have success, hire experienced professionals that understand all aspects of the transaction. Utilize the services of Realtors, attorneys, accountants, mortgage lenders and home inspectors as they all provide expert advice. A Boston MA … [Read More...]
Boston MA Condos for Sale
Boston MA Condo - Condominium Ownership and Lifestyle If you are interested in purchasing a Boston MA condo, it is important to understand the legal ramifications of this type of ownership. Since you will be "sharing" land, amenities, common areas and amenities, there are rules and regulations that you must be familiar with. A condominium has it's advantages but in some cases a specific Boston condo development may have restrictions that do not fit your lifestyle. What Is A Condominium? The … [Read More...]
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