In the first part of this series I talked about Short Sales. I wrote about how buyers, in our initial buyer consultation, often ask about short sales and foreclosures assuming they are the same. Clients always think they can buy short sales or foreclosure in Boston at a steep discount. While it is possible sometimes, there is also more [...]
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What You Need To Know To Buy a Foreclosure in Boston
Posted on April 2, 2012 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
Kiddie Condos: Investment condo in Boston for your child’s future
Posted on March 14, 2012 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
There’s a new kid in town. Kiddie condo that is. Real Estate agents affectionately refer to an investment condo in Boston that a parent buys for their child while they attend college as a “Kiddie Condo”. They buy this investment condo as alternative to paying a high rental prices or dorm costs. Some colleges and [...]
Short Sales in Boston: Are they a bargain and how do you buy one?
Posted on March 10, 2012 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
At some point during almost every initial buyer consultation, I get asked about short sales and foreclosures in Boston. With so much in the news regarding these properties, clients want to know if they can pick up a distressed property in Boston at a great bargain. Sometimes, but not always, bargains can be found. But [...]
Signs of a Boston Condo Inventory Problem
Posted on February 27, 2012 by Susan Doig in Market Trends & Stats
Every Wednesday morning we have a sales team meeting and we discuss current market conditions, client needs, and more key items to help serve our clients better. But I’m starting to notice a recurring theme. Our buyer agents are working with a lot of really great, motivated buyers looking for homes and condos in Boston. The problem [...]
“The 3rd time is a charm…” 3 lessons learned about home buying
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
Last year I had the pleasure of working with two of the nicest buyers. They were first time home buyers and highly motivated to get into a home in Boston. We met for an initial consult, came up with a game plan and started viewing homes. Not too long into the search, we came across [...]
To buy or to rent in Boston? That is the question!
Posted on January 30, 2012 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
I have noticed a new trend with clients that I meet for buying consultations. The majority of these clients are potential first time home buyers trying to determine whether to buy or to rent in Boston. More and more frequently, they are choosing to move out of the rental market and into the home or condo [...]
300 Days on Market? What’s wrong with this house?
Posted on January 23, 2012 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
“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 [...]
If it’s a buyer’s market, why can’t I find a Boston condo I like?
Posted on November 22, 2011 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
I recently received this question from a buyer client. In fact, I get this question all the time. But in this particular case, my client was struggling to find a Back Bay condo that matched what she was looking for. She was disappointed because the Boston condo market did not meet her expectations. Expectations, as [...]
Do I need to get pre-approved for a mortgage before viewing homes?
Posted on November 12, 2011 by Susan Doig in Buying Advice
“Why are you asking me if I have been pre-approved for a mortgage already? We haven’t even looked at homes yet.” I get this question from buyer clients all the time when I ask them if they are pre-approved in our initial buyer consultation. Either that or, when I ask a new client for their [...]
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