Margo Otey...Real Estate Blog... Metrowest of Boston

What happens when you overprice your home? In my listing presentation, I explain the "wave" theory of real estate to prospective sellers.  The day the listing hits the market, your property is at the crest of the wave.  Buyers who are educated (ie. have seen all the other inventory), ready and w...

Concise, clear, summary of changes to FHA financing that impacts buyers in the Massachusetts housing market.  FHA Lending Changes that Could Impact Real Estate Consumers Did you know that in 2009, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured nearly 30% of the single-family mortgage market and...

Here's a motivated seller! The listing price has been reduced to $314,900 and the buyer will receive $5,000 for closing costs or to buy down the interest rate! 7 Kay Street, Westboro, MA 01581! * Neighborhood Setting! * Beamed ceilings, gleaming wood floors! * 2 acres of privacy! * Updated Kitch...

I am delighted to present 31 Overlook Drive, Westborough, MA 01581! Located in a neighborhood of manicured lawns and well-kept homes, this colonial has been updated and will make a great home for a growing family! Key features include: New Kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances!    ...

This is why I am proud to be with REMAX (since 1992)!  We are the most professional and productive agents - and the surveys and statistics prove it!  RISMEDIA, April 19, 2010-Two surveys of elite real estate brokerages indicate that in 2009, RE/MAX significantly outperformed its national competit...

Very important to consult a tax professional when claiming the $8,000 credit - will your contract qualify under the IRS definition? thanks to Len for reminding us to get further clarification!WHAT IS A "BINDING" CONTRACT OF SALE FOR IRS TAX CREDIT PURPOSES?? Depends on whether you are a HOME BUYE...

What I love about the real estate business...no 2 days are ever alike!  This blog is about the difficulties my buyer-client encountered and how I helped solve them. The buyer chose to purchase an investor-owned condominium.  The investor bought the property out of foreclosure, did a carpet chang...

Links My Website Photo Gallery Living Room Dining Room Dry Bar Dinette Kitchen Description Tired of cookie-cutter homes? Looking for Privacy! Charm! Character!? Located inside a neighborhood and down a private drive, this cottage is nestled on 2 acres studded with mature evergreens and crossed b...

The data published by NAR regarding home buying trends is very interesting as a guide to how realtors should tailor marketing programs to position various types of property: From the National Association of Realtors… HOME BUYING TRENDS THEN AND NOW! % of US homebuyers who:                        ...