Now the dust has settled on the 2021, it’s time to look back and analyze what happened in the housing market last year. Across the past 12 months we have heard about the shortage of homes for sale and the high demand from buyers leading to bidding wars and inflated prices. But towards the end of the year there were also reports of a cooling [...]
Whatever you might have heard about the winter months meaning a slow housing market, December 2021 actually saw many increases on the previous year. Prices continue to climb and were up by over 30% on 2020 in [...]
Have plans to buy a home in the Greater Boston area? Well, most people will tell you that the time of year is important when looking to purchase a home. Getting a house during spring is inherently easier because there are many houses up for sale in the market. However, buying a home during winter is a different [...]
What better way to get into the spirit of the season than to get comfy on the couch with some popcorn and a hot cocoa and indulge in your favorite holiday movie?? We asked our agents to share their festive favorites to enjoy this season - read on to see if you agree with the [...]
With so many distractions at this time of year, it’s easy to see why many people shy away from putting their home on the market. Holiday plans, travel, house guests and endless searching for gifts all eat into the time you need to spend to prep your home for sale. The assumption is that [...]
There’s something very special about the drive around your neighborhood at this time of year, seeing the beautiful lights and decorations our towns and cities put up to brighten the dark winter. However, some homeowners have taken it to the next level, with elaborate light displays to rival Clark Griswold - sparking lights cover every [...]
With one holiday behind us and another fast approaching, there's just enough time to take a break from the festivities and look back at how the local housing market performed in November. Generally speaking, it’s still all positive news for our sellers. List prices have increased again year over year, by significant amounts in [...]
This time of year is a good opportunity to pause, take a breath, and reflect on what we are thankful for. In our day-to-day work we are often reminded how fortunate we are to live and work in such a supportive community. We are grateful to each and every one of our clients for choosing to work with us, and to all the other local businesses, [...]
Although the holiday season is not considered a prime-time home buying period, it can actually be a great time to purchase a home. There’s usually less competition in the market, and with sellers also keen to wrap things up before the holiday season, chances are you will find a good deal on a home.
So, if you’re planning to buy a home during the holiday season, here are some tips that will help make the process run [...]
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