John Morrison - Boston area real estate - Everything you need to know about buying in Massachusetts

A few years ago when the average time to sell a house was shorter than the current 9 months, a much different type of valuation and expected sales price was in place. One could normally expect to pay about $100k over the assessed value when purchasing a given property in Massachusetts. My, how ti...

Our own Pat Magnell was featured in a Boston Globe article by Kimberly Blanton. Pat was asked how the latest news from Countrywide Financial Corp. might affect prices and buyers' confidence over the fall months and into next year. She observed that buyers are starting to pay attention to the mort...

If you watch TV, you can't help but see the commercials many of the nationwide real estate firms run. With millions allocated for advertising, these companies develop aesthetically pleasing spots presenting themselves as saviors for real estate buyers. The average viewer sees beautiful homes that...