Choosing the perfect home is about more than just the house itself. The neighborhood in which it's located plays a significant role, too. At Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, we understand that your surroundings are just as important as the four walls that make up your home. Here are some tips to help you choose the right neighborhood [...]
The summer housing market typically moves at a slower pace, after the frenzy of spring market and before business picks up again in the fall. However, we saw a similar number of homes sold in July as during the spring months, an indication perhaps of a slower spring rather than a busier summer. As far as other market indicators go, there [...]
Selling a home is an art. It requires a strategic blend of marketing, staging, and leveraging the unique features your home possesses to attract potential buyers. At Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty, we understand how crucial it is to highlight these features to make your home stand out in the [...]
August already - but don't despair - there are still several weeks of summer left! To help you make the most of it, we asked our realtors to recommend their favorite summer activities. Experts in the towns and communities they live and work in, they are more than happy to share their knowledge. Here's their pick of 7 fun things to do in [...]
Searching for the perfect home can be an exciting yet daunting process. With so many factors to consider, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. At Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, we understand the challenges that come with house hunting and want to help you make the most of your time and effort. Here are some top tips for maximizing [...]
When the sun is shining and the heat is on, the last thing on your mind is home maintenance! However there are a few things you should pay attention to during the summer months to prevent problems later in the year. Here’s our realtors’ top tips for jobs to take care of now before you hit the [...]
If you’re new to home buying or have not been in the housing market for many years, it can be easy to make some mistakes as a buyer in a competitive market. Qualified, experienced agents like ours at Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty can make your homeownership dreams a reality. Together, we help you navigate the steps to buying a home [...]
As summer gets into full swing, we take a look back at the last month of the spring home market season. June followed the pattern of previous months for our core office towns. Average sold prices remained steady for the most part, although Westford saw an almost 30% increase in the average sold price for single family homes and condos. [...]
Independence Day celebrations in Boston are legendary – from the five day Harborfest (one of the country’s largest 4th of July festivals) to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. But you don’t need to trek into the city to enjoy the festivities - we’ve got fireworks, parades and carnivals happening right across the weekend in the towns [...]
With limited inventory and new listings moving fast, it’s more important than ever to have a good agent on your side when buying a home. But what exactly is the benefit of having agent representation as a buyer? And how do you go about finding a good agent? Read on to find out what a good buyer’s agent will do - and how you can make sure [...]