Your Home Isn’t Worth What You Paid For It, Or What You Owe On It
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Written by Jaymi Naciri on Thursday, 13 February 2014 1:44 pm So you bought a home, poured your savings into a new kitchen, wood floors, and a great big fantastic walk-in shower with these great glass tiles up the wall and this amazing rain shower head… Read More
Keeping Your Home Safe While You’re Away
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Written by Realty Times Staff on Sunday, 23 February 2014 12:12 pm Total home security means that you won’t have to worry while you’re away. A few simple actions and some high-tech additions will give you peace of mind whether you’re at your office or on a… Read More
BECAUSE IT’S UGLY, AND 3 OTHER BIG REASONS YOUR HOME ISN’T SELLING
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Written by Jaymi Naciri on Wednesday, 19 February 2014 12:25 pm Ever wonder why some homes sell and others don’t? There is no magical fairy dust that can turn a loser of a house into a palace. And, in fact, if there were such a think as magical fairy… Read More
12 Ideas For A Knockout Kitchen
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Give your cooking space sizzle with color, pattern and materials used in unexpected ways! Bored with plain white subway tile and “greige” walls? Tired of making design choices based on what you think a future buyer might want? These 12 ideas prove that kitchens don’t need to be cookie cutter —… Read More
Consumers Positive About Access To Mortgage Credit; Views Toward Economy Improving
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More Americans now believe it would be easy for them to get a mortgage, according to Fannie Mae’s January 2014 National Housing Survey results. Consumer attitudes regarding the ease of getting a mortgage climbed 2 percentage points to an all-time survey high of 52 percent, while those who think it… Read More
It’s Tax Time-What Homeowners Should Know
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“The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. Mark Twain It’s tax season, and many Americans are determining whether to file early, file on the April 15 deadline, or file late. If you request an automatic extension, you will… Read More
The Two Things You Don’t Need To Hear From Your Listing Agent
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You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home) Set the time schedule for the successful… Read More
Solar Use Will Push Energy Costs Up In Massachusetts
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State officials see the expanded production targets triggering a proliferation of solar power across the state. Massachusetts utility customers could get hit with more than $1 billion in higher electricity bills over the next two decades under Governor Deval Patrick’s plan to dramatically expand solar power in the state,… Read More
4 THINGS MOST BUYERS FORGET DURING THE FINAL HOME WALK THROUGH
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WHEN DO YOU DO A FINAL WALK THOUGH? A final walk though is one of the last steps in the closing process and can be completed hours before you sign the final paper work or a few days prior. The final walk through is not a formal inspection and it’s… Read More
RADON IN SCHOOLS
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http://www4.whdh.com/features/articles/hank/BO145590/ RADON IN SCHOOLS Hank Investigates: Radon in Schools Posted: 05/11/11 They didn’t know it at this high school but every time a student entered this storage area, they were walking into danger. Just from the graffiti, you can see kids hang out here-it’s even where they keep… Read More