boston homes for sale: Cash-to-Close and Cash-to-Fix: Take Advantage of This Free Money from the City of Boston - 08/24/09 12:43 PM
The city has several assistance programs that come in the form of no-interest, conditional loans that are forgiven after 10 years (15 years for some Cash-to-Fix recipients). The Cash-to-Close and Cash-to-Close LIMITED programs can help you accumulate the money you need for closing costs and for a down payment. Cash-to-Close is … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Boston in the Summer: Our Top Picks - 06/25/09 03:17 PM
If you are thinking about relocating and purchasing Boston area real estate, summer is one of the best times of the year to visit and explore the city. At Fitkova Realty Group, we've created a list of our favorite summer activities-great for visitors and natives alike!
Whale Watching: Just one of … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Foreclosure: How It Works in Massachusetts and How You Can Avoid It - 03/04/09 12:57 PM
The foreclosure process is difficult, painful and bad for your credit. With the difficult economy and high unemployment rates, many people need to look at their options-before it is too late.
The Foreclosure Process
Before an official foreclosure sale can occur in Massachusetts, a ruling from the land court is required. … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Lead and Real Estate: What You Need to Know - 01/20/09 09:04 AM
Boston is filled with beautiful, historical homes, but the down side is that many of those homes put us at risk for lead poisoning-here's what you should know as a home owner.
The BasicsWhile lead exposure has the greatest risks for children under seven years old, possibly causing damage to the … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Property Investors: Are You Taking Advantage of the 1031 Exchange? - 12/02/08 09:53 PM
If you are a property investor who wishes to sell one property and buy a new one, you can avoid paying the capital gains tax on the property you are selling through the 1031 exchange. This can be a huge savings: between federal and state, capital gains taxes can eat up … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Comparing Mortgages and the Good Faith Estimate - 11/18/08 01:51 PM
The recent announcement from Housing and Urban Development that the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) form will be overhauled veered my thoughts toward the current GFE and how potential buyers use it. It seems that a lot of buyers are not sure what a GFE is or how it can help in … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Public School, Private School, Charter School . . . What’s a Parent to Do? - 11/07/08 07:44 AM
If you are looking for a new home and have children, you have a whole extra factor to consider: school districts. Parents often feel that they must purchase in a district that has a solid reputation; however, there are other alternatives.
Families can chose to buy a home with a slightly … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: The Market Is Not Bad for ALL Sellers: It’s about Location, Location, Location - 10/28/08 01:56 PM
Across the state, potential sellers are apprehensive about putting their homes up for sale. They hear horror stories about properties staying on the market for years or selling for thousands below market price, but the fact is that if you own a property in a stable, upscale neighborhood, you're probably going … (0 comments)
boston homes for sale: Pay for College by Buying a Home. It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds! - 10/28/08 01:53 PM
It may sound counter-intuitive, but buying a home or property when your child is a baby or a toddler can actually be a part of your college "savings" fund.
Think about it like this. If you buy a house or condo on a 15-year mortgage when your first child is under … (0 comments)
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The city has several assistance programs that come in the form of no-interest, conditional loans that are forgiven after 10 years (15 years for some Cash-to-Fix recipients). The Cash-to-Close and Cash-to-Close LIMITED programs can help you accumulate the money you need for closing costs and for a down payment. Cash-to-Close is … (0 comments)
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