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Real Boston gives home buyers, sellers, and homeowners the knowledge and information to make smarter real estate decisions.
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Will Mortgage Interest Rates Fall Further?
Will mortgage interest rates fall further? It's possible. Learn more.
Jul 14, 20240 min read
Does Owning a Home Still Make Sense?
Whether you should own a home depends on your plans.
Jul 12, 20240 min read
Stoneham, MA v. Wakefield, MA: Where Did Home Buyers Pay More?
Should you buy a home in Stoneham, MA or Wakefield, MA? Check out the data.
Jun 29, 20241 min read
We're Back!
Given the ever-changing real estate landscape, Real Boston is back! We will publish our newsletter using the popular Substack platform....
Feb 4, 20231 min read
What are Closing Costs When Buying a Home?
Closing costs are the collection of fees, expenses, and charges associated with purchasing a home with a mortgage loan.
Feb 4, 20231 min read
What's a Plot Plan in Real Estate?
A plot plan is a drawing of a piece of real estate, showing the boundaries, any structures on it, and the property's location.
Jan 21, 20231 min read
Low-cost Home Updates
14 Low-cost updates to add value to your home.
Jan 21, 20231 min read
Is a Buying a Condo a Good Investment?
Despite the price growth, whether or not buying a condo is a good investment depends on your circumstances and preferences in a home.
Sep 26, 20221 min read
When Should Home Buyers Tell Their Landlord They're Leaving?
The timing of a first-time homebuyers home search and when they notify their landlord that they are ending their tenancy is essential.
Jul 21, 20221 min read
What is a suitable housing contingency?
Sometimes a home buyer will see language in an MLS that indicates a seller needs or wants a "suitable housing contingency." Learn more.
Jul 21, 20221 min read
What does broom-swept condition mean to home buyers?
Homebuyers expect the home they're buying to be in broom-swept condition on the day of the closing.
May 23, 20221 min read
Add Paint to Make Any Room Pop
How about a bright color on the ceiling or your favorite color in your home office?
May 6, 20221 min read
Boston Area Homebuyers Still Facing Fierce Competition
The Greater Boston area still has one of the fiercest real estate markets in the United States, behind only San Jose, Calif.
May 6, 20221 min read
Price Growth: House v. Condo
Single-family houses in Massachusetts have been the clear winner in price appreciation over the past three years.
Apr 17, 20221 min read
2022 Color of the Year
"October Mist" is Benjamin Moore's 2022 Color of the Year.
Apr 17, 20221 min read
Who Pays for the Appraisal?
To determine a home's value, lenders require a real estate appraisal, sometimes referred to as a home appraisal.
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