Massachusetts Real Estate News & Opinion by Claudette Millette

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2011 

Should Massachusetts Home Buyer Test for Radon Gas? Most people have an awareness that radon is something to be concerned about.  But do you have all of the facts you need to know before buying a home?  Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the decay of uranium in soil, rock and water.  ...
01/27/2011
This is a story that we have seen too often and one that I have written about previously.  It is one of irresponsible people treating animals as though they are unwanted pieces of furniture.  In a recent article describing events in Granite Falls, Washington 31 dead "pets" were found in an abando...
01/25/2011
What if the Home I am Buying Does not Appraise for the Selling Price?  A crucial step in home buying is the home appraisal. This is part of the mortgage process and must be done as soon as you are ready to proceed with your loan.  Following your home inspection you should give the "go-ahead" to y...
01/20/2011
Rents Have Skyrocketed - You May as Well Buy!  According to a recent report out of Washington, rents across the country jumped 11.6% in 2010.  The national average in December was $1319 compared with $1181 in January.  Via Hotpads.  We have seen a not-so-subtle push toward a rental mentality of l...
01/13/2011
Whether you are moving up from your current home or buying for the first time it can be a difficult decision whether to purchase a new home or a resale.  A brand new home can be an exciting proposition.  Not only is it sparkling new but the surrounding homes in the development will also be of the...
01/12/2011
Southborough Homes - January 10, 2010 Before you buy a home in Southborough, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following ...
01/10/2011
Natick Homes - January 10, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market ...
01/10/2011
Holliston Homes - January 10, 2010 Before you buy a home in Holliston, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a m...
01/10/2011
Hopkinton MA Homes - January 10, 2010 Before you buy a home in Hopkinton, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is ...
01/10/2011
Ashland Homes - January 10, 2010 Before you buy a home in Ashland, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a marke...
01/10/2011
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