home search: 3 Great Reasons to Purchase a House This Spring - 02/16/17 12:08 PM
3 Great Reasons to Purchase a House This Spring
 
As New England slowly recovers from the impact of several snowstorms this past week, it is difficult to think that Spring is just right around the corner. Spring is a great time to purchase a home. It is a wonderful season with blossoming flowers, plenty of sunshine and comfortable tempetures.
 
There are many reasons to buy a home in the Spring. Here are three:
 
You can take advantage of your tax refund check.
Use your tax refund check to help your home purchase this Spring. When it comes to buying a house, every penny counts. Whatever … (1 comments)

home search: Be a Decisive Buyer - 04/28/16 01:56 AM
 
Be a decisive buyer.
 
Before you and your real estate agent start searching prospective properties, there are several decisions that you need to make. These include a definitive price range, a relatively specific location, and the type of property you want.
 
Let's  face it, you're busy and taking the time to develop a precise budget, property type, ans a short list of communities that you would like to live in, ensures you are makingthe most out of your time in your home search.
 
Get to know the area and the communities that you will be looking in. … (0 comments)

home search: So what makes a good neighbor? - 04/05/15 11:42 PM
 
One of the most important things buyers are looking for when searching for a home is that it is located in a “good neighborhood”. But what makes a “good neighborhood”?  The answer is the people who live there, of course, the neighbors. So what makes a good neighbor?
 Good neighbors are usually taken for granted. Most people usually do not comment that they have a good neighbor but they are quick to comment and complain about a bad one. Follow these tips on being a good neighbor.
Maintain your home and the area around your home so that it's neat and attractive.  Perform … (11 comments)

home search: Picking the Right Neighborhood - 09/26/14 08:12 AM
 
Picking the Right Neighborhood
 
When shopping for a home, most people take their time searching for the perfect house. As well as the perfect home, buyers should also consider searching for the perfect neighborhood. To find the ideal setting for your new home, the house and neighborhood need to offer what you and your family desires.  The following information should be helpful when trying to determine if a neighborhood is right for you.
 
Paint a mental picture of your perfect neighborhood.  Make a wish list of the characteristics your ideal neighborhood would have, taking into consideration your … (5 comments)

home search: Finding the Perfect Neighborhood - 03/03/14 02:34 AM
 
Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
 
Finding and choosing the right neighborhood is as important as finding and choosing the right home. As a home buyer you are not only buying a home but in essence you are also buying a part of your neighborhood. The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle—safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part.
 

 
Make a list of the activities that are important to you and that you engage in on a regular basis: movies, health club, church and shopping. See how far you would … (0 comments)