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home buying tips: A Watched Pot Never Boils... Or Does It? - 01/03/10 10:09 AM
A watched pot never boils equates to - something you are waiting for will not happen while you are concentrating on it. I have been thinking about this expression and how it pertains to real estate. This is what I can tell you.
Many of you have been watching and waiting for prices to drop - they have!
Many of you have been watching and waiting for interest rates to come down - they have!
Many of you have been watching and waiting for a "specific" home to drop the price (again)
only to find.....someone already beat … (13 comments)
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home buying tips: Poker Face - Do You Wear Yours When Searching for a Home? - 11/13/09 08:53 AM
When I am working with Buyer's, I explain all of the benefits of working with a Buyer's Agent. I also warn them that they should NOT disclose any personal information or express too much interest or enthusiasm when touring a property, especially when the Listing Agent is present. I tell them to put on their "poker face" and to be the one asking the questions, not answering them. Afterall, you chose to tour the house and would like to learn more about the property and area. There is no need to talk about why or when you are moving, or where … (53 comments)
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home buying tips: Have You Considered Buying a Home During the Winter? - Bourne MA - 11/13/09 07:10 AM
Why wouldn't you consider buying a home during the winter months? Did you know that the majority of homebuyers slow down, and some even stop searching for a home during the winter? This always gives me pause, and generally leaves me with too much time on my hands. I like being busy, I like selling real estate, and I want to help you find your next home, land, vacation property, or investment property. There still is a great deal of inventory in my area and as winter rapidly approaches, those properties will receive less traffic in the form of showings. Do … (4 comments)
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home buying tips: Homebuyer Paralysis - There is a Cure - 10/24/09 10:50 AM
Homebuyer Paralysis is an inability to make a decision to buy a home. Fear is usually the culprit. It can be self induced, brought on from too much advice from well meaning friends and family members, or from a non-stop stream of information coming from a variety of media sources. Do you have homebuyer paralysis? If you are still waiting for housing prices to reach rock bottom, and interest rates to drop further, you might be afflicted. Don't worry, try this remedy. Focus your search on locating best buy opportunities.
How to locate the best buys when searching for a home. As we … (14 comments)
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home buying tips: Who Does the Agent Represent in Your Real Estate Transaction? - 10/20/09 07:45 AM
You deserve FULL representation when negotiating a real estate transaction. Your best option is to have a Buyer's Agent working on your behalf when you are purchasing real estate and a Seller's Agent when you are selling. Are you considering buying or selling real estate? Who does the agent represent in your real estate transaction?
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home buying tips: Average or Older - Are They Included in Your Home Search? - 09/27/09 03:44 PM
Today, it seems that most Buyers are convinced that they must have newer, shinier, larger, granite, stainless and/or tile. A house must have all the modern conveniences, all the bells and whistles, and be the best in the neighborhood. Is it me, or has the modern home become more of a status symbol, rather than a place to live? A show piece rather than a place to raise a family? While you are sitting there eating your dinner in front of the television watching your Tivo'd episode from the day, night, or week before and your dining room is left in … (80 comments)
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home buying tips: MassHousing Loan Programs - Buyers Explore Your Options - 07/17/09 10:29 AM
In conjunction with the Massachusetts First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Loan Program, Mass Housing is offering some great loan programs and one of them might be just right for you. Keep in mind, some of these programs are for first time homebuyers only so you want to make sure to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit before the program expires. Here are the highlights of the programs currently being offered:
* all of the above programs are subject to change and/or termination and are based on current information obtained from MassHousing website.
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home buying tips: The Home Buying Process and What to Expect - 06/22/09 06:50 PM
Searching for a home? Confused on where to start or who to talk to first? First find a qualified Realtor to help you through the homebuying process. Since you are buying a home, it is best to utilize the services of a Buyer's Agent. You want someone that represents your best interest when you are purchasing real estate.Your Buyer's Agent may suggest a reputable lender if you do not already have someone in mind. You will need to know early on in the homebuying process what you qualify for and how much you can afford to spend on a home. It … (6 comments)
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home buying tips: What Type of House is Within Your Budget? - 06/15/09 04:48 PM
Are you in the market for a new house? Have you decided that you are going to start shopping and looking at the multiple listings on-line? Perhaps you have already signed up to receive daily alerts from a website. Perhaps you have signed up with me!Hopefully, you have been pre-approved or even better, pre-qualified by a lender. You are on the right track, and getting closer to buying that new home. Congratulations! Buying a new home can be a very exciting time and one that can evoke strong emotions. Remember, we are human and sometimes our emotions can take over. When that happens, … (2 comments)
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home buying tips: Are You a Ready, Willing and Able Buyer? - 06/10/09 11:53 AM
I had a client that was very interested in purchasing a property and wanted to go out and start shopping right away. "These are all the things that the house must have.... here is what I am willing to pay.... I have excellent credit so that will not be a problem... I will have to sell my house, but I want to find a suitable replacement first."
Well, you might be ready, and almost willing, but you are not quite able at this point. That is, not without risk.This is still a buyer's market, but that is changing. Especially if you … (49 comments)
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home buying tips: First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - Take Advantage - 06/03/09 12:46 PM
Many of you have heard for several months about the $8,000.00 tax credit that is available to first-time homebuyers. If you qualify, and you are ready to buy your first home, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity. The clock is ticking, on this offer. The deadline for this program is December 1, 2009. Let me explain what a time line for the homebuying process might look like.
Finding the right property = 30 to 60 days (for some less, for others more) = 45 days avgOffer to Closing = 30 to 60 days (add 90 to 180 for … (2 comments)
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home buying tips: 5 Reasons to Buy a House Now - 04/07/09 01:24 PM
Five Important Reasons Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a House
Interest Rates - Bankrate reported this week, that mortgage rates are at their lowest point ever in their survey taking history. They have been conducting rate surveys since September 1985. The national average for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is approximately 5.13%. This is great news if you are considering buying. Consumers are pretty smart and if you read or listen to the news, you will see that refinancing has increased dramatically. Why do you think this is? If the interest rates are going to drop further, it will … (11 comments)
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