For Buyers

Aug. 3, 2018

Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO 2

In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the …

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Aug. 2, 2018

How A Lack Of Inventory Impacts The Housing Market

The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. The market will continue to …

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July 31, 2018

Are Lending Standards Too Loose…Or Too Tight?

With home values appreciating at record rates, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing bubble like the one we experienced a decade ago. One of the major culprits of that housing boom and bust was the loosening of standards for mortgage credit.

In a study done …

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July 30, 2018

Parents Say Kids’ Opinions Matter Big When Buying A Home

A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll and released by SunTrust Mortgage found that “55% of homeowners with a child under the age of 18 at the time when they purchased their home said that the opinion of their offspring played a major role in their home buying decision.” …

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July 28, 2018

WOW! 16 Homes SOLD in July!

We sold 16 amazing homes this month - so excited for all of the new home owners and sellers of these homes! Don't Hesitate! Make sure you call us today to get on our SOLD list! (413)596-9232 ??????????
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July 27, 2018

When Is A Good Time To Rent? Not Now!

People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks whether or not it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that now is NOT a good time to rent.

The Census Bureau recently released their …

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July 25, 2018

Days On The Market Drops To New Low In April

According to recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median number of days that a home spent on the market hit a new low of 26 days in April, as 57% of homes were on the market for under a month.

NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence …

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July 23, 2018

The Cost Of Renting Vs. Buying

July 20, 2018

Did Tax Reform Kill The Luxury Market? NOT SO FAR!

The new tax code limits the deduction of state and local property taxes, as well as income or sales taxes, to a total of $10,000. When the tax reform legislation was put into law at the beginning of the year, some experts felt that it could have a negative …

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July 18, 2018

Homeowners & Appraisers See The Most Eye-To-Eye On Price In 3 Years

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5% (or more) over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.

When …

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