home warranty: Are Home Warranties in Massachusetts Worth the Paper They are Printed On? - 12/29/10 04:01 PM
Are Home Warranties in Massachusetts Worth the Paper They are Printed On? 
Many homeowners in Massachusetts have never used a home warranty.  And, some have never even heard of them.  
During the real estate boom it was fairly common for a home warranty in Massachsetts to be included as part of a home purchase.  Brokers often used them as listing tools as part of their listing presentation.  Now, with home sales down and agents needing to cut costs the inclusion of a home warranty as part of the sale has become less prevalent. 
What is a Home Warranty?  
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home warranty: Home Warranties - Are They Worthwhile? - 01/29/09 07:56 AM
   
During the real estate boom years it was fairly common for a home warranty program to be included with a home purchase.   Many brokers would use them as listing tools and also to provide an incentive for home buyers to feel more comfortable with their purchase.  Now, with home sales down and agents needing to cut costs, the inclusion of a home warranty as part of the sale has become less prevalent.
When counseling new home buyers, I encourage them to consider a home warranty plan as part of their purchasing strategy. 
What is a Home Warranty?
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