wellesley: 3 Big Ways an Experienced Wellesley Agent Can Help You Buy a Home
- 10/15/13 10:35 AM
Working with an experienced Wellesley real estate agent will make finding the perfect home for your family, completing paperwork, and saving money easy. When you work with an agent you will benefit from several perks, but here are a few of the biggest reasons to work with an agent You’ll Have a Local Expert on your Team Real estate agents who work in the Wellesley real estate market are very familiar with the area and local market trends. … (0 comments)
wellesley: Open House! May 19 at 44 Carisbrooke Rd, Wellesley, MA
- 05/09/13 11:33 AM
Come see this exquisite home on Sunday May 19 from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at 44 Carisbrooke Road in Wellesley. Ths extraordinary home is privately sited on over 1.5 acres in Wellesley Farms. This remarkable residence features exquisite architectural detail and character throughout. The estate offers more than 7,700 sq feet of luxurious living on 3 floors. Features of this home include, 6 ensuite bedrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a family room with a TV/sound … (2 comments)
wellesley: Massachusetts Home Sale Jump 20 Percent
- 11/29/12 03:03 AM
Massachusetts Home Sale Jump 20 Percent Sales of Massachusetts single-family homes rose again in October, increasing 21 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest report by The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman. A total of 4,044 single-family homes sold in Massachusetts in October, a 21 percent increase from 3,340 sales in October 2011.Year-to-date sales are up almost 22 percent at 39,491, compared to 32,428 during the same period a year ago. "Home sales for the first 10 months of the year have already surpassed sales in all of 2011," said The Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren … (0 comments)
wellesley: Top 5 Smart Cities: We Made the List!
- 11/20/12 02:56 AM
Top 5 Smart Cities: We Made the List! Cambridge-Newton-Framingham market made the Top 5 Smart Cities list! Read more to find out exactly what a "Smart City" is. Smart cities are a new style of city providing sustainable growth and designed to encourage healthy economic activities that reduce the burden on the environment while improving the QoL (Quality of Life) of their residents. A large number of experimental projects are currently being carried out around the globe in order to discover a core model for smart cities. Each of these projects is varied and diverse, with some considering energy and others … (0 comments)
wellesley: Your Wellesley Home - Involving the Family in DIY Projects
- 09/23/12 02:24 AM
Your Wellesley Home - Involving the Family in DIY Projects School is back in session, and if you have kids, you're probably more concerned with providing the necessary signatures to syllabi and helping with homework than you are with the condition of your Wellesley home. Still, those do-it-yourself projects lurk in the back of your mind as you wonder when and how you will get it all done. Rather than hiring out the lingering tasks, why not save stress and money by carving out a few hours each weekend to tackle the DIY projects with your family as your team of … (0 comments)
wellesley: Sell Your Wellesley Home in 2012
- 09/15/12 10:20 AM
Sell Your Wellesley Home in 2012 September is upon us and if you want to sell your Wellesley home before the year’s end, there are a few things you should know! Get a Great Agent - Oddly enough, I happen to know one, so can help you with this step. Call me for the inside scoop! However, if you DO want to shop around, keep in mind that you need a real estate agent who is highly visible if you truly want to sell your Wellesley home. Marketing is not just done with signs, classified advertising and open houses anymore. Nowadays … (0 comments)
wellesley: Wellesley, MA...What Does Warren Buffet Think About Investing in Real Estate?
- 02/02/12 01:35 AM
Wellesley, MA wants to know...What does Warren Buffet Think About Investing in Real Estate? Warren Buffet is seen by many as the greatest investor of our time. When he speaks, people listen. Like anyone else in his position of influence, he is criticized by some for using his bullhorn to promote his own business agendas at times. That makes it very interesting when we occasionally learn of how he privately advises those closest to him. Let's see what Warren Buffet thinks about investing in Real Estate. Such a situation occurred this week. Debbie Bosanek, Warren Buffet’s secretary of 37 years, recently … (0 comments)
wellesley: Why Wellesley, MA SELLERS Should Care About A Lender
- 12/15/11 02:22 AM
Why Wellesley, MA SELLERS Should Care About A Lender Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. One thing many real estate agents have learned is the importance of having a team of professionals to facilitate a smooth transaction. Having a lending expert on the team, can make available the following services to you…all for FREE: They stand ready to screen all potential buyers. Today’s lending landscape is a rapidly changing environment. Programs and requirements are changing regularly. A good … (0 comments)
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. If there is a new home sales tract near your home, go visit. It doesn't matter what size the homes are. What you will find are some wonderfully (but sparsely) furnished homes that anyone could live in -- with the emphasis on "anyone." They are anonymous. There may be a baseball glove in the boy's room, but no family photos … (0 comments)
wellesley: Wellesley Homeowners: Protecting your Assets and Family with Insurance
- 11/03/11 05:10 AM
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. I am often asked about the different types of insurances that surround real estate. And while I am no expert on the topic, I do feel qualified to give an overview and some insight to assist you in asking intelligent questions to true insurance professionals. So, here it goes: Homeowner’s Insurance covers the replacement cost of the home and is required by lenders to ensure that their collateral (the home) will be replaced … (0 comments)
wellesley: A Nation’s Strong Belief in Homeownership
- 10/13/11 05:31 AM
A Nation’s Strong Belief in Homeownership Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. The following polls suggest NOW is the time to buy.
If you are thinking of selling your home in the next twelve months, selling sooner rather than later will probably get you the higher price. However, in 18-24 months, the market will return to historic appreciation norms. Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, … (0 comments)
wellesley: Selling? Waiting Until the Spring Makes No Sense
- 10/13/11 05:31 AM
Selling? Waiting Until the Spring Makes No Sense Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. Late last year, banks were warned that they needed to guarantee that the paperwork necessary to start a foreclosure process on a family was both accurate and complete. Since then, the banks have slowed down the foreclosure process while they re-examined their procedures. They are now confident that all the required documentation is in order. We are currently waiting on a settlement between the … (0 comments)
wellesley: Tips To Present a Stronger Mortgage Application
- 10/13/11 05:31 AM
Tips To Present a Stronger Mortgage Application Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. As underwriting guidelines for lenders become more stringent, we need to re-examine what a good mortgage application looks like. As home buyers begin their search for a home, there are a few items they should be aware of that they can do to help get their loans approved (with the best possible terms), and, at the same time, lessen some of the stress that goes … (0 comments)
wellesley: House Prices to Fall Over Next Six Months
- 10/13/11 05:30 AM
House Prices to Fall Over Next Six Months Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. In a normal real estate market, it may make sense to wait for the spring buyers’ to appear before placing your house up for sale. The current real estate market is anything but normal however. The increase in supply of distressed properties will overshadow any increase in demand for housing over the next 6 months. This is reflected in the findings of two groups: Clear Capital and JPMorgan Chase. Dr. Alex … (0 comments)
wellesley: House Prices Will Continue to Tumble
- 06/16/11 03:13 AM
House Prices Will Continue to Tumble Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. We have written several blogs recently quoting numerous sources saying now is the time to buy a home. We agree that now is definitely the time to buy. This is NOT because we are calling the bottom for real estate PRICES. What we have said is that the COST of purchasing a home is probably near a bottom or has hit the bottom. The difference is … (1 comments)
wellesley: Why You Need a True Professional to Sell Your Wellesley Home
- 06/01/11 07:13 AM
Why You Need a True Professional to Sell Your Wellesley Home Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. Many people ask us whether they should hire an agent to sell their home or whether they should first try as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In today’s volatile market, we believe this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional! You need an expert guide if you are traveling a dangerous path The field of real estate is loaded … (0 comments)
wellesley: National Housing Survey: What America Thinks
- 05/25/11 02:53 AM
National Housing Survey: What America Thinks Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. Each quarter, Fannie Mae releases their National Housing Survey. They survey the American public on a multitude of questions concerning today’s housing market. We like to pull out some of the findings we deem most interesting each time it is released. Here they are for the most recent report: The Most Important Reasons to Buy a Home When we talk about homeownership today, it seems that … (0 comments)
wellesley: Time to Buy a House? What People Actually Believe
- 05/18/11 02:15 AM
Time to Buy a House? What People Actually Believe Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. When determining people’s feelings about buying a house, we prefer to trust polls and surveys which report on what people are actually thinking instead of taking the word of a ‘talking head’ on television or a newspaper trying to draw subscribers. A perfect example: the three separate surveys which have come out in the last few weeks discussing what Americans really think about the … (1 comments)
wellesley: Wellesley, MA - 5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now
- 05/11/11 02:19 AM
Wellesley, MA - 5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. If you plan on moving anytime in 2011, you should strongly consider selling your house now rather than waiting. Here are five reasons why: 1.) This is when your house will get the most exposure The spring, and particularly the month of May, is when most buyers enter the real estate market. This surge of buyers dramatically increases the exposure for your … (0 comments)
wellesley: Good News! Almost 14,000 Houses Sold Yesterday
- 05/03/11 02:34 AM
Good News! Almost 14,000 Houses Sold Yesterday Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. One of the biggest misconceptions in today’s housing market is that homes are not selling. That is simply not true. Last month’s Existing Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed that homes were selling at an “annual rate of 5.10 million”. That’s an average of 13,973 every day – 365 days a year! And the monthly Pending Sales Report, which measures the … (0 comments)
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