Planning on Buying a Home in 2014? Get Ready NOW!
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With big changes coming to the mortgage industry at the beginning of next year, many consumers will want to evaluate their home buying plans. Regulations drafted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will change the definition of a qualified mortgage for any loan applications received on and after Jan. Read More
CONTEMPORARY CAPE STYLE HOME-COME HOME TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NEWTON
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Just reduced $50,000! Delightful contemporary Cape with oversized rooms and a bright, open circular floor plan that makes this a perfect home for entertainment and comfortable family living. The recently rebuilt bluestone stairway leads to an impressive tiled foyer enhanced with lots of natural light. Read More
JANUARY IS NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH
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Protect Your family, Test Your Home Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil and water from the natural decay of uranium. Radon is all around us and although levels outdoors pose a relatively low threat to our health, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels… Read More
Trust Tax Scams On The Ides Of March
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As we enter into a new year, let’s beware and be forearmed of the various tax scams perpetrated daily on gullible, unsuspecting consumer taxpayers. “Dirty Dozen Tax Scams” is an annual list published by the IRS, warning taxpayers that illegal schemes and scams… Read More
How To Stage A House For Selling
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Staging a home has become increasingly important in real estate today for home sales since we live in a digital age. With so many TV shows and websites all promoting perfectly coordinated rooms, Buyers tend to be less forgiving when viewing homes. The good news is you don’t have to… Read More
When Its Better To Rent A Home In Retirement
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Retirees who need flexibility sign leases instead of mortgage documents. Many argue its best to own a home in retirement instead of renting one. But there are exceptions. Owning is more predictable — even if you don’t own your home free and clear. There’s no landlord to increase your rent… Read More
4 Home Buying Ducks to Get In a Row for 2014
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Most Moms I know have a mental checklist they run through with military precision before they leave the house to take the kids to school: Teeth and hair – check Homework in backpacks – check Jackets zipped – check Lunch handled – check Sports gear, musical instruments or… Read More
CONSIDER WRITING TO THE SELLER TO CLOSE THE DEAL
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There are multiple offers on the table and you want this home. You have lost a few others and were left out in the cold due to over bids or no contingencies and you love this house… you NEED this house. Separate… Read More
5 REASONS TO SELL BEFORE SPRING
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Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand increases at that time of year. However, the fall and winter have their own advantages. Here are five reasons to sell now. Only Serious Buyers Are Out At this… Read More