Technology continues to change the way real estate transactions are done. A few years ago I started using electronic signature software for my clients. This has greatly simplified signing documents for both local clients and people from out of state. Scanners have made it easier to read real estate contracts are they are sent around [...]
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 a surprise is because home prices are negotiated when the buyer’s [...]
20 Buttaro Road Woburn MA 01801 5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Fireplace $299,900 www.20Buttaro.com Location + condition! Meticulously maintained 1 owner home on quiet, dead end street. Picture relaxing in front of the fireplace on a cold winter night. The kitchen features plentiful cabinets and opens to the dining area. The house has been [...]
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 foreclosure when they looked for their home. Although the survey didn’t ask respondents for reasons, [...]
33 Lanark Road Malden MA 02148 5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Fireplace $245,000 www.33Lanark.com Beautiful 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 day. Renovated eat in kitchen has granite, plentiful cabinets, stainless steel appliances and detail moldings. Check out [...]
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 occupants aren’t interested (and usually can’t afford) to [...]
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 in great shape and has [...]
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. Today let’s assume that you own a condo that [...]
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 than you think! I know how busy it gets when you’re [...]
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 1 FROM 9-1 In the Brooks Elementary School Driveway 388 High Street, Medford, MA [...]
