January is usually a quiet month for home sales and this year was no exception.  In fact, the past two years have been the exception and this January is far more typical in terms of levels of activity. Days on market have increased since the crazy days of last spring, and that, coupled with the slow time of year, leads to some rather large [...]

One of the most fun family activities to enjoy in the winter is sledding. Kids love it because it’s easy and fun, and parents love it because it requires very little equipment or planning and can be enjoyed free of charge!  We’ve asked [...]

The home buying process is fairly straightforward for all generations, though each segment of the population comes with unique attributes. Millennials (Generation Y) are generally identified as people born from 1981 to 1996 (aged 27-42 in 2023). This group is the first to grow up in the internet age and is very comfortable with technology. [...]

The 2022 sales numbers have been finalized and we are delighted to report that Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty was the number one real estate firm in Concord and Lincoln! In total, our agents listed 66 homes in Concord and sold 57 for a total of 123 transactions, 44% more than our nearest competitor. Our Lincoln office listed 16 homes [...]

2022 was a year of two halves. The first part of the year it was all about the sellers. Pent-up demand from the pandemic continued to drive the market and buyers could not move fast enough to secure a home. There were lines around the block for Open Houses, multiple offers, inspections and contingencies waved, homes going under offer in a [...]

The last month of 2022 did not bring any surprises in the housing market, as the general cooling continued. This is typical for the time of year, but perhaps because we have had an unusual couple of years, it’s easy to forget what a “normal” December would look like. Certainly there have been some changes compared to the previous year – [...]

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is why we emphasize the importance of curb appeal when you are selling your home. Every season has different qualities that a seller can use to their advantage. Improving your home’s curb appeal in the winter can be much easier when it snows (if you have prepared for the [...]

At Barrett Sotheby's International Realty we understand the value and importance of home, and the stress and trauma associated with losing your home. That's why this holiday season, as in previous years, we chose to support the Mass Coalition for the Homeless with our holiday fundraiser - the Holiday House of (Gift)Cards. Our agents [...]

What better way to get into the spirit of the season than to get comfy on the coach 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 [...]

There’s something very special about the drive around your neighborhood at this time of year, seeing the beautiful lights and decorations people put up outside their homes to brighten the dark winter.  However, some homeowners have taken it to the next level, putting up elaborate light displays to rival Clark Griswold. There are even homes [...]