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Somerville Real Estate Market Update: Let’s take a look at what’s been happening with single family real estate values over the last year in Somerville, MA.
The black line which shows the median sales prices. Not surprisingly, prices peaked in July – the reason why I say it’s not…
Lovely Ranch On Great Street: 20 Buttaro Road Woburn MA 01801
5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Fireplace
$299,900
www.20Buttaro.comLocation + condition! Meticulously maintained 1 owner home on quiet, dead end street. Picture relaxing in front of the firepl…
Some Buyers Avoiding Foreclosures: The National Association of REALTORS released its 2011 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers and there is some interesting information in it.45% of the buyers who responded to the survey said that they did not even consider purchasing a foreclosur…
Beautifully Renovated 3 BR Condo: 33 Lanark Road Malden MA 02148
5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Fireplace
$245,000
www.33Lanark.comBeautiful top floor 3 bedroom condo nestled on a cul-de-sac in Forestdale. Picture curling up in front of the fireplace on a winter’s da…
Selling With A Tenant – Part 3: In the 3rd part of my series on selling real estate with a tenant, let’s look at larger multi unit properties – those with 4 or more units. Once you have a property with more than 3 apartments, you are solidly in the land of investors. Owner occupa…
Selling With a Tenant Part 2: We’ve already gone over how to sell a condo with a tenant. Today let’s discuss how to sell a multi family home with a tenant.If you own a 2 or 3 family home you’ll want to look at who the most likely buyer will be:
If your property is …
Selling a Condo with a Tenant: Selling a piece of real estate in most markets can be a challenge. When you are selling a property that has a tenant or tenants in it, it adds another layer of complexity to the sale. Over the next few weeks, I’ll discuss different tenant scenarios…
Staying Sane on Moving Day: We’ve already discussed preparing for the walk through so today I want to talk about the process of moving out. After many years of helping people sell their homes, there’s one universal truth about moving out that I’ve learned. . . it takes longer …
Recycle Your Electronics: Do you have old electronics sitting around in your house that you don’t know what to do with? On Saturday, October 1st, you can recycle your electronics while supporting the Brooks School PTO. Here are the details:RECYCLE DAY!
SATURDAY OCTOBER…
Media Room + Great Room = Fab Home: 25 Kennedy Road Billerica MA 01821
8 Rooms 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths
$499,900
www.25Kennedy.comSo much house for the $! Stately Col built in 2004 has lovely kit with granite counters, distinctive backsplash & SS appliances. Step up to th…
- Garbled Message From Stoneham Seller: I love technology – I’m not afraid to admit it. Most of the time it lets me be much more efficient and do a better job selling homes for my clients. Today, though, I’m frustrated. I received a voice mail message that was totally garbled. Since my…
Beautiful 3 BR 2 Bath Malden Condo – SOLD: 136 Lebanon Street Malden MA 02148
5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1590 Square Feet 1 Car Garage
$295,000
www.136Lebanon.comBuilt new in 2003! You’ll love the beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, lots…
Paying Closing Costs For The Buyer: When you are selling a house, there are many facets to an offer. Today we’re going to discuss closing costs. Some buyers will ask you to pay their closings costs as part of their offer on your house. Sometimes you’ll come to an agreement on the p…Arlington Real Estate Values: Today let’s look at real estate values in Arlington, MA.
The black line that almost looks like an EKG reading of a heart rate shows you the median real estate value for single family homes in Arlington over the past year. There have been some…
Your Home’s Photo/Video Shoot: When you’re selling your house, buyers will be introduced to your home online and the quality of your photos and video will determine if a buyer will even come take a look at your house in person. It’s best if your home always looks like something o…
Beautifully Renovated Somerville Condo: 329 Lowell St., #2, Somerville MA 02145
4 Rooms 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath
$265,000
www.329Lowell.comExtensively remodeled! Relax by the gas fireplace on cold nights. Eat in kitchen fulfills your wish list with granite counters & stainless steel appli…
Medford Real Estate Market Report: Curious about the real estate market in Medford MA? Here’s the latest real estate market report:
Prices (the black line in the chart above) have been doing a slow seesaw movement where we make a small gain in median price, prices soften and…
Preparing For The Walk Through: We’ve already talked about what needs to be included when you are selling a home. Today let’s discuss what can’t remain behind. Your buyer will have the right to do a walk through the house prior to the closing. As the seller, it’s your responsibi…
Somerville Condo 2 Blocks to Tufts: 137 West Adams Street Somerville MA 02144
5 Rooms 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath
$300,000
www.137WestAdams.comLive 2 blocks to Tufts & 1 mile to Davis Sq in this lovely mix of modern amenities with original character. Gracious columns greet you in this br…
The Appraiser is Coming: How do you get ready to have an appraiser come look at your home? Prepare just like you would for a showing. The bank appraiser’s job is to justify the sales price to the bank, so you’ll want your house to look its best. Don’t be worried if you ha…
- Podcasts
- Podcast – Greening Your Home
- Podcast – Pricing Restrospective
- Podcast – Use a Real Estate Agent or Sell On Your Own?
- Podcast – Foreclosures & Short Sales
- Podcast – Why Isn’t My House Selling?
- Technology
- Somerville Real Estate Market Update
- Lovely Ranch On Great Street
- Some Buyers Avoiding Foreclosures
- Beautifully Renovated 3 BR Condo
- Selling With A Tenant – Part 3
- Selling With a Tenant Part 2
- Selling a Condo with a Tenant
- Staying Sane on Moving Day
- Recycle Your Electronics
- Media Room + Great Room = Fab Home
- Beautiful 3 BR 2 Bath Malden Condo – SOLD
- Paying Closing Costs For The Buyer
- Arlington Real Estate Values
- Your Home’s Photo/Video Shoot
- Beautifully Renovated Somerville Condo
- Medford Real Estate Market Report
- Preparing For The Walk Through
- The Appraiser is Coming
- Malden Real Estate Market Update
- Condo Association Hurting Your Sale?
- “Arts & Crafts” Style Colonial
- Feedback You Need To Sell Your Home
- 1 BR Condo On Somerville Line
- Melrose Real Estate Market Update
- Gourmet Kitchen – Medford 4 BR Home
- Stunning Queen Anne Victorian
- Somerville Real Estate Market Update
- Renovated West End 4 BR Home
- Medford Real Estate Market Update
- Fab Location – West Medford 2 Family
- Melrose Cape with InLaw Needs TLC
- Medford – High Decrease In Foreclosures
- Updated 2 BR Condo Near Tufts
- Beautifully Renovated 3 BR 2 Bath Condo
- Cambridge Market Update
- Arlington Real Estate Market Update
- What’s Included When Selling A House?
- Using QR Codes to Sell Homes
- Medford Real Estate Market Update
- Updated 4 BR Home Near Tufts
- Cambridge & Somerville Make Young People’s List
- Pet Friendly Medford Condo For Sale
- Winthrop 3 BR 2 Bath Home for Sale
- Malden Real Estate Market Update
- Stunning Loft Condo
- Somerville Real Estate Market Update
- Medford Real Estate Market Update
- Ronco-Matic Pricing & Selling Houses
- Real Estate Sellers’ Seminar
- Great 1st Time Buyer Condo Near T
- Outstanding Liens When Selling
- Sellers Can Skip The Closing
- Make Your House Showing Friendly
- 2 Bedroom Condo Near Malden T
- Wide Angle Lens = Better Photos
- Updated 1890′s Worker’s Cottage Near Tufts
- Fannie Mae Cracking Down on Strategic Defaults
- Cul De Sac Living in Forestdale
- Put Your Credit Card Away When Buying A Home!
- Cambridge 2 Br Loft Condo
- 3 Ways Not To Sell Your House
- 2 BR Medford Home For Sale – New Kitchen
- Penthouse 3 BR Medford Condo
- BayState REALTOR Magazine
- When Was That Showing On Our House?!
- Globe’s Vintage Malden Homes
- Scents, Smells & Selling A House
- Craigs List “Account Suspension” Scam
- Young Medford Townhouse For Sale
- Dream Kitchen in 5 BR Malden House
- Beautiful 3 BR Forestdale Home
- New Smoke Detectors Rules
- Ellen Looks At Houses
- Tax Tips For Your Rental Property
- No Money Down To Buy Beautiful Condo
- Somerville Real Estate Update
- Household Inventory Software
- Distinctive Medford Home For Sale
- Medford Real Estate Update
- Stoneham Home Prices
- Lead Free Home Near Malden T
- Market Update – Winchester Homes
- Congress Extends Housing Tax Credit
- Staging Your House
- Malden Real Estate Market Update
- Lawrence Estates and Brooks Estates Homes For Sale
- Medford Historic Home Seminars
- Energy Audit
- Malden – Overlooked Town Says Boston.com
- Quoted in Angie’s List Magazine
- Arlington Real Estate Market
- Somerville Market Update
- Great First Time Buyer House
- Gorgeous Townhouse Near Commuter Rail
- Medford Market Update
- Not Put Propery In MLS??
- Live at The Regency
- Interview with Agent Web Success
- Listing Guarantee
- Condo Market Update
- Station Landing Condo – Amazing Views
- Country Club Location & Living
- Great 1st Time Buyer House
- 4 Ways to Sabotage Your Sale
- Somerville 2 Family House For Sale
- Real Estate Market Inventory Update
- Rental Scam on Craigs List
- Distinguished Home Meets Pottery Barn in Medford
- 3 Family Near Porter & Davis Square
- State of the Somerville Market
- Real Estate Market Update Meford MA
- Beautiful First Time Buyer Condo!
- Real Estate Market Update – Stoneham MA
- Free Real Estate Sellers’ Seminar
- Market Update – Winchester, MA
- Help For Struggling Homeowners
- Tufts 2 BR Condo For Sale
- Living Well in Malden – Boston Real Estate – Boston.com
- Real Estate Market Update – Melrose MA
- Real Estate Market Balance in Malden MA
- Updated 4 BR 2 BA Home For Sale – Medford
- Virtual Real Estate
- The Sky Isn’t Falling in Arlington, MA
- Market Update for Somerville, MA
- Real Estate Market Update – Medford, MA
- Is It a Good Time To Refinance?
- Market Update – Stoneham MA
- Market Update – Winchester MA
- Happy Holidays From Fannie & Freddie Mac
- Real Estate Statistics For Melrose, MA
- Malden: 1 of The Best Places to Raise Kids
- Real Estate Stats for Somerville, MA
- Less Foreclosures & Short Sales?
- Getting Your House to Stand Out
- Real Estate Stats for Arlington, MA
- Real Estate Stats For Medford, MA
- Selling Your Home During Halloween
- Smoke Detector Safety
- Properly Priced Properties Pop
- FHA Stricter When Buying Add’l Home
- Mass. Assoc. of REALTORS Award
- Fixxer Upper House in Medford, MA
- Great Meeting on 1031 Exchanges
- Best RE Agent Website in Massachusetts
- Stunning Townhouse on Mystic River
- Free Sellers’ Seminar
- Real Estate Videos of Houses Saves Time
- 4 BR House for Sale in Medford MA Near Tufts
- Cut Down Your Commute Time
- Medford, Somerville and Winchester Real Estate Approaches Equilibrium
- New 1st Time Buyer Tax Credit
- Bring the Green Line to Route 16
- First Time Buyers Coming Back to Somerville MA Market
- Malden MA House For Sale
- Buying a House? Use a Buyer’s Agent
- 1st Page of Google Helps Sell Houses
- Short Sale Frustrations
- Why Didn’t My House Sell?
- Real Estate Market Like the Early 90′s
- All Real Estate Agents Not Alike
- Real Estate Questions?
- Teele Sq, Somerville 2 BR Condo For Sale
- Fannie Mae Changes Down Payments
- Sellers’ Seminar – The Real Estate Market Has a Pulse!
- Boston Globe’s Spotlight on Medford
- Financing Rules Are Changing . . . Again
- Angie’s List
- Free Sellers’ Seminar
- Live Call In Show – Greening Your Home
- Live Show – Real Estate Retrospective
- Podcast – Use a Real Estate Agent or Sell On Your Own?
- City Wide Absorption Rates
- IRS Okays Limited Personal Use of Property for 1031 Exchange
- Podcast – Foreclosures & Short Sales
- Podcast – Why Isn’t My House Selling?
- FHA Loan Limits to Rise
- Minimum Down Payments To Rise in March
- City-Wide Absorption Rates
- What Is a Short Sale?
- Pet Friendly Properties
- City-Wide Absorption Rates
- Is It A Good Time To Buy?
- Free Sellers’ Seminar
- Update on Absorption Rates
- Remember 28/36? Using Ratios Again For Buying Houses
- Malden’s Absorption Rate
- Absorption Rate
- More Listings Across The US
- Selling the Family Home
- Thanks for coming to Seller’s Seminar
- Free Seller’s Seminar
- Smaller Can Be Better!
- The Market’s Continuing to Change
- Real Estate and the Internet
- My Treo & I in REALTOR Magazine
- Continuing to Learn
- What’s Your Mission?
- Waiting To Buy Versus Higher Interest Rates
- In Touch With My Treo
- Pricing Right In Today’s Market
- Housing Stats
- What’s Going On In The Greater Boston Real Estate Market?
- Other Stuff
- Recycle Your Electronics
- Garbled Message From Stoneham Seller
- Using QR Codes to Sell Homes
- Craigs List “Account Suspension” Scam
- Does Google Know 2 Much About U?
- Thrilled with My Hero
- Social Media Blog Carnival
- Stop Advertising Your Cell Phone Carrier
- Free Websites & Software
- Virtual Real Estate
- Recycle Your Electronics & Make $
- Make It Easy For People To Follow You On Twitter
- How Friendly Do You Want To Be On Facebook?
- The Speed of Technology Video
- Twitter Tools
- Election Night Look from WBUR
- Twittering The Election from WBUR
- Affordable Solar Power
- Mass. Assoc. of REALTORS Award
- Best RE Agent Website in Massachusetts
- Keep Your Important Info Safe
- PDF Files Simplify Sharing Documents
- Your Own Private Fax Line
- Real Estate and the Internet
- My Treo & I in REALTOR Magazine
- In Touch With My Treo
- Real Estate
- Updated 1890′s Worker’s Cottage Near Tufts
- Ellen Looks At Houses
- Beautiful First Time Buyer Condo!
- Real Estate Market Update – Stoneham MA
- Real Estate Market Update – Melrose MA
- Updated 4 BR 2 BA Home For Sale – Medford
- Virtual Real Estate
- Is It a Good Time To Refinance?
- Market Update – Stoneham MA
- Market Update – Winchester MA
- Happy Holidays From Fannie & Freddie Mac
- Real Estate Statistics For Melrose, MA
- Real Estate Stats for Somerville, MA
- Less Foreclosures & Short Sales?
- Getting Your House to Stand Out
- Real Estate Stats for Arlington, MA
- Real Estate Stats For Medford, MA
- Selling Your Home During Halloween
- Smoke Detector Safety
- Properly Priced Properties Pop
- FHA Stricter When Buying Add’l Home
- Mass. Assoc. of REALTORS Award
- Fixxer Upper House in Medford, MA
- Great Meeting on 1031 Exchanges
- Best RE Agent Website in Massachusetts
- Stunning Townhouse on Mystic River
- Free Sellers’ Seminar
- Real Estate Videos of Houses Saves Time
- 4 BR House for Sale in Medford MA Near Tufts
- Cut Down Your Commute Time
- Medford, Somerville and Winchester Real Estate Approaches Equilibrium
- New 1st Time Buyer Tax Credit
- Bring the Green Line to Route 16
- First Time Buyers Coming Back to Somerville MA Market
- Malden MA House For Sale
- Buying a House? Use a Buyer’s Agent
- 1st Page of Google Helps Sell Houses
- Short Sale Frustrations
- Why Didn’t My House Sell?
- Real Estate Market Like the Early 90′s
- All Real Estate Agents Not Alike
- Real Estate Questions?
- Teele Sq, Somerville 2 BR Condo For Sale
- Fannie Mae Changes Down Payments
- Sellers’ Seminar – The Real Estate Market Has a Pulse!
- Boston Globe’s Spotlight on Medford
- Financing Rules Are Changing . . . Again
- Free Sellers’ Seminar
- Live Call In Show – Greening Your Home
- Podcast – Pricing Restrospective
- Live Show – Real Estate Retrospective
- Podcast – Use a Real Estate Agent or Sell On Your Own?
- City Wide Absorption Rates
- Podcast – Foreclosures & Short Sales
- Podcast – Why Isn’t My House Selling?
- What Is a Short Sale?
- Pet Friendly Properties
- City-Wide Absorption Rates
- Is It A Good Time To Buy?
- Free Sellers’ Seminar
- Update on Absorption Rates
- Malden’s Absorption Rate
- Absorption Rate
- More Listings Across The US
- Selling the Family Home
- Thanks for coming to Seller’s Seminar
- Free Seller’s Seminar
- Smaller Can Be Better!
- The Market’s Continuing to Change
- Real Estate and the Internet
- What’s Your Mission?
- Waiting To Buy Versus Higher Interest Rates
- Housing Stats
- What’s Going On In The Greater Boston Real Estate Market?
- Greener Living
- Podcast – Greening Your Home
- Medford MA
- Market Update – Stoneham MA
- Market Update – Winchester MA
- Real Estate Stats for Somerville, MA
- Less Foreclosures & Short Sales?
- Real Estate Stats for Arlington, MA
- Real Estate Stats For Medford, MA
- Properly Priced Properties Pop
- FHA Stricter When Buying Add’l Home
- Fixxer Upper House in Medford, MA
- Stunning Townhouse on Mystic River
- Real Estate Videos of Houses Saves Time
- Medford, Somerville and Winchester Real Estate Approaches Equilibrium
- New 1st Time Buyer Tax Credit
- First Time Buyers Coming Back to Somerville MA Market
- Malden MA House For Sale
- Buying a House? Use a Buyer’s Agent
- Short Sale Frustrations
- Real Estate Market Like the Early 90′s
- All Real Estate Agents Not Alike
- Real Estate Questions?
- Teele Sq, Somerville 2 BR Condo For Sale
- Fannie Mae Changes Down Payments
- Sellers’ Seminar – The Real Estate Market Has a Pulse!
- Financing Rules Are Changing . . . Again
- Podcast – Pricing Restrospective
- Live Show – Real Estate Retrospective
- City Wide Absorption Rates
- Pet Friendly Properties
- City-Wide Absorption Rates
- Is It A Good Time To Buy?
- Waiting To Buy Versus Higher Interest Rates
- Arlington MA
- The Speed of Technology Video
- Melrose MA
- Malden: 1 of The Best Places to Raise Kids
- Somerville MA
- Staying Sane on Moving Day
- Paying Closing Costs For The Buyer
- Your Home’s Photo/Video Shoot
- Preparing For The Walk Through
- The Appraiser is Coming
- Real Estate Sellers’ Seminar
- Outstanding Liens When Selling
- Sellers Can Skip The Closing
- Make Your House Showing Friendly
- Scents, Smells & Selling A House
- 4 Ways to Sabotage Your Sale
- Why Didn’t My House Sell?
- Malden MA
- Poll: Bring Green Line to Route 16?
- Important Green Line Meeting
- Cut Down Your Commute Time
- Bring the Green Line to Route 16
- Malden MA House For Sale
- Winchester MA
- The Speed of Technology Video
- Stoneham MA
- Market Update – Winchester, MA
- Market Update – Winchester MA
- Community Posts
- Recycle Your Electronics
- Medford Real Estate Market Report
- “Arts & Crafts” Style Colonial
- 1 BR Condo On Somerville Line
- The Sound Barriers Are Coming!
- Gourmet Kitchen – Medford 4 BR Home
- Medford Real Estate Market Update
- Fab Location – West Medford 2 Family
- Medford – High Decrease In Foreclosures
- Updated 2 BR Condo Near Tufts
- Beautifully Renovated 3 BR 2 Bath Condo
- Medford Real Estate Market Update
- Updated 4 BR Home Near Tufts
- Pet Friendly Medford Condo For Sale
- Medford Real Estate Market Update
- Real Estate Sellers’ Seminar
- Updated 1890′s Worker’s Cottage Near Tufts
- 2 BR Medford Home For Sale – New Kitchen
- Penthouse 3 BR Medford Condo
- Young Medford Townhouse For Sale
- Distinctive Medford Home For Sale
- Medford Real Estate Update
- Trick or Treat in Medford
- Lawrence Estates and Brooks Estates Homes For Sale
- Medford Historic Home Seminars
- Great First Time Buyer House
- Medford Market Update
- Live at The Regency
- Condo Market Update
- Station Landing Condo – Amazing Views
- Great 1st Time Buyer House
- Real Estate Market Inventory Update
- Distinguished Home Meets Pottery Barn in Medford
- Real Estate Market Update Meford MA
- Beautiful First Time Buyer Condo!
- Free Real Estate Sellers’ Seminar
- Read & Go Green
- Wind Turbine at McGlynn Middle School
- Medford Home Energy Seminar
- Poll: Bring Green Line to Route 16?
- Updated 4 BR 2 BA Home For Sale – Medford
- Important Green Line Meeting
- Real Estate Market Update – Medford, MA
- Real Estate Stats For Medford, MA
- Heading Home Up & Out Move – Donations Needed
- Fixxer Upper House in Medford, MA
- Stunning Townhouse on Mystic River
- 4 BR House for Sale in Medford MA Near Tufts
- Cut Down Your Commute Time
- Medford, Somerville and Winchester Real Estate Approaches Equilibrium
- Bring the Green Line to Route 16
- Boston Globe’s Spotlight on Medford
- City Wide Absorption Rates
- City-Wide Absorption Rates
- City-Wide Absorption Rates
- Update on Absorption Rates
- Absorption Rate
- Which Medford?
- Selling
- Fannie Mae Cracking Down on Strategic Defaults