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One of the most common questions I hear from home buyers is how to handle the pre-approval letter: "We're preapproved to $500,000, but since our offer is less than that, should we provide a letter for a lower amount?" It's understandable that buyers will worry that a listing agent will assume they will pay a lot more for a house if they see a pre-approval letter for more than what the... Read More
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My husband & I work with many clients relocating to the Boston suburbs. When they begin house hunting, the most common items on their wish list are a home in a community with:
An excellent public school system
A reasonable commute to Boston
Nice, family-friendly neighborhoods
However, home prices in those communities can be pretty steep so it's... Read More
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Today it’s easy for home buyers to find a wealth of useful information for their home search right from their mobile devices. Here’s a sampling of some handy real estate applications available for the iPhone, Droid, BlackBerry, and iPad.
For all mobile devices
Search on the Run allows you to learn the entire inventory of homes for sale in the MLS by town,... Read More
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In Massachusetts, there are usually two real estate agents involved in the purchase of a home. The listing agent represents the home seller while the buyer’s agent represents the home buyer. A buyer’s agent acts as your advocate, helping you find the home you want, then negotiating the lowest possible price.
For example, your buyer’s agent will work on your behalf to... Read More
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Boston real estate is always a hot topic, especially when it involves a celebrity. Boston area residents were abuzz this past week in the wake of an article speculating about where Shaquille O'Neal was buying a home.
I certainly can't say whether Mr. O'Neal would want his new address splashed all over the Boston Herald , as it was last week, but many wealthy individuals--be they... Read More
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New to the Boston real estate market? Choosing a new town to live can seem overwhelming for those relocating to the Boston area. The good news is there are plenty of great options to choose from.
Here are a handful of tips to narrow down your choices:
Commuting to Boston.
Where will you be working in Boston, how long of a commute is acceptable, and do you plan to drive or use... Read More
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