If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated by how much you need to save for that, it may be because you believe you must put 20% down. That doesn’t [...]
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, [...]
However, it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in the coming year. [...]
Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you.
In truth, the headlines don’t give you all the information you really need to understand what’s happening and at what [...]
While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan.
Lenders need to source your money, and [...]
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy.
Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well [...]
So I know you've been thinking, "Aren't all Realtors the same?" and maybe even, "What, exactly, am I paying this guy for?" Don't deny it. I know you have.
Has Match Day 2021 got you headed to Boston? Welcome to our fair city! Having been a Boston realtor for over 29 years, Ive helped many incoming medical residents
Each year around this time, I like to share the City of Bostons fire safety rules for rooftops, patios, and balconies. This year I think many of us are really longing for more outdoor pleasures after a long isolating spring. Dinner and drinks on your condo deck, balcony, or patio is one of the pleasures of summer in the city [...]
Last November, WaterMark Development Inc. tore down a single-story garage at 65 Green Street in Jamaica Plain. They were making way for a new three-story condo building with eight modern [...]
