The 'Home Matters' Blog

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A Southeastern Massachusetts Guide to Preparing, Presenting, and Selling Homes With Confidence Home Matters is where Southeastern Massachusetts home sellers and real estate professionals come to learn how to prepare, market, and present properties at a higher level. Every post is shaped by real, on‑the‑ground experience across the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, and surrounding communities — from staging and photo prep to pricing strategy, negotiation insights, and modern marketing techniques that actually work in our local market. Whether you’re a homeowner getting ready to list or an agent looking to elevate your presentation and results, you’ll find practical guidance, clear examples, and proven strategies tailored to the way buyers think and move in this region. If you want to sell homes faster, with stronger offers and less stress, Home Matters gives you the tools, clarity, and confidence to do it. Dive in and discover how thoughtful preparation and smart presentation can transform your next listing.

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2008 

My Lock Advice for Today: Float if my closing was taking place within 7 days, but watch the markets carefully and lock if conditions change Float if my closing was taking place between 8 and 20 days, but watch the markets carefully and lock if conditions change Float if my closing was taking plac...
06/30/2008
Current Rates*: 30 Year Fixed - 6.5% with 0 Points Jumbo 30 Year Fixed - 8.5% with 0 Points 15 Year Fixed - 6.25% with 0 Points FHA / VA 30 Year Fixed - 6.375% with 0 Points*Rates and fees accurate as of 6/27/08. Rates and fees subject to change without notice.  This is not an advertisement for t...
06/30/2008
Looking Back Interest rates dropped again last week, mainly thanks to abysmal consumer confidence numbers.  And the Fed, as expected, held their rate steady. In other news, the National Association of Realtors announced existing Home Sales were up 2% in May, counterbalancing New Home Sales, which...
06/29/2008
My Lock Advice for Today: If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would... Float if my closing was taking place within 7 days, but watch the markets carefully and lock if conditions change Float if my closing was taking place between 8 and 20 days, but watch the markets carefully an...
06/27/2008
HUD recently proposed again regulations that would prohibit seller-funded downpayment assistance. Generally, under current FHA regulations and guidelines, in order for a mortgage to be eligible for FHA insurance, a borrower is required to put down at least 3% of his own money in the transaction. ...
06/26/2008
My Lock Advice for Today: If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would... Float if my closing was taking place within 7 days, but watch the markets carefully and lock if conditions change Float if my closing was taking place between 8 and 20 days, but watch the markets carefully an...
06/26/2008
My Lock Advice for Today: If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would... Lock if my closing was taking place within 7 days Lock if my closing was taking place between 8 and 20 days Lock if my closing was taking place between 21 and 60 days Lock if my closing was taking place over ...
06/25/2008
My Lock Advice for Today: If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would...  Lock if my closing was taking place within 7 days Lock if my closing was taking place between 8 and 20 days Lock if my closing was taking place between 21 and 60 days Lock if my closing was taking place over...
06/24/2008
My Lock Advice for Today: If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would... Lock if my closing was taking place within 7 days Lock if my closing was taking place between 8 and 20 days Lock if my closing was taking place between 21 and 60 days Lock if my closing was taking place over ...
06/23/2008
Current Rates*: 30 Year Fixed - 6.625% with 0 Points Jumbo 30 Year Fixed - 8.125% with .5 Points 15 Year Fixed - 6.375% with 0 Points FHA / VA 30 Year Fixed - 6.375% with 0 Points*Rates and fees accurate as of 6/20/08. Rates and fees subject to change without notice.  This is not an advertisement...
06/22/2008