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Condo Fees in Boston: Comparing Apples to Apples

This is the first in a series of posts about Condo Fees in Boston, and what buyers should expect when looking at condos in Boston to buy.  We’ll start here with the basics about condo fees and average costs, then jump into more details about building reserve funds, and how to make sure the condo [...]

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Negotiating Multiple Offers: Does the highest bid always win?

Given the current Boston real estate market conditions, I have run in to many multiple offer transactions with Buyers who I have been representing.  The Boston market has limited inventory on the market for sale, so when new properties come on market that are priced well, buyers tend to gravitate towards them in a hurry…leading to multiple offers [...]

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First Time Boston Home Buyer Class Scheduled For February 20th

We just scheduled our 2nd Home Buyer Class of 2012!  The first class in January was a huge hit with our attendees, so if you’re in the market to buy a home or condo in Boston in 2012 (or even if you’re just starting to think about it), you won’t want to miss our educational [...]

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300 Days on Market? What’s wrong with this house?

“What’s wrong with that property?” “I don’t want to see this property. It has been on the market for over 300 days.” “Something has to be wrong with it! If it was a good property, wouldn’t someone else have bought it by now?” All quotes I often hear from Buyers.  What are they looking at [...]

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First Time Boston Home Buyer Class Scheduled For January 23rd

Our First Time Boston Home Buyer Classes were such a hit last year that we are continuing them in 2012.  If you’re thinking of buying a home or condo in Boston in 2012, this class is a great opportunity to learn how to buy a home the right way, saving you time and money. The [...]

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The Day Most Boston Real Estate Listings Come On Market

You’ve probably seen the stories about shrinking inventory of properties for sale, both nationwide and locally in the Boston real estate market, which means it can often come down to a dogfight between buyers for the best listings in Boston.  I know that may sound crazy given the economic situation, but in the words of Bill Belichick, the Boston [...]

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Mortgage Rates Lowest in 60 Years. Why Aren’t You Buying?

According to Freddie Mac, 30 Year Fixed Mortgage rates are averaging 4.09% as of last week, a level we have not seen in 60 years. 5/1 ARM’s are averaging a ridiculous 3.02%. Here’s a chart of Fixed Rate Mortgages since 1971: Wow.  Let me ask you this…..why aren’t you buying? Possible answers: 1. Because prices [...]

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