Blog :: 03-2024

The NAR Settlement Regarding Buyer Agency

You may have seen the news stories about the recent proposed settlement from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation in the click-bait headlines.

The proposed lawsuit settlement included two changes to business practices:

  1. Removal of the offer of Buyer Agent Compensation in NAR-owned
  2. [...]

Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?

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Thinking about buying a home? If so, you're probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here's some information that can help you decide.

What’s Next for Home Prices?

Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES). It asks more than 100 experts—economists, real estate professionals, and investment and market strategists—what they think will happen with home [...]

Closing costs in Massachusetts

If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling real estate in MA, you’ve more than likely heard the term, “closing costs.” Sounds like a vaguely mysterious black box, and maybe a little ominous too, right? Obviously, no one likes paying these, but at least we can spell out what it is that you are paying for, and roughly how [...]