It is a great day when Worcester residents are able to purchase homes and move their lives into their new residences. Many people experience the joy of homeownership for a long time before they must address any problems with their new purchases, though some are quickly hit with unwelcoming surprises about their new abodes. Many…
Despite rising rates, real estate transactions expected to grow
Worcester residents might be interested to learn what national real estate transaction experts are saying about the current state of the national housing market. With interest rates climbing and demand booming, some may wonder if the market is headed for another collapse. Experts believe that the strengthening housing market will continue to grow for a…
Appraisals and real estate sales
All across Massachusetts, prospective home buyers are eagerly waiting for new houses to become available for purchase. With the current market unable to support the number of people interested in purchasing homes, sellers are taking note of rising real estate sale prices and buyer competition and throwing their houses into the market. This increased interest…
What do rising home prices mean for Massachusetts buyers?
In the last few weeks this blog has discussed several reports that the residential housing market is in the midst of a strong recovery. In and around Worcester home prices are rising and with few houses for sale and many people looking to buy, sellers have been able to price their properties high and get…
Managing a real estate short sale
In the last few months this blog has focused on changes in the traditional residential real estate market. Here in Massachusetts buyers are finding housing prices beginning to rise and sellers are benefitting from competition over few available properties. While some people are able to buy their dream homes from the available pool of traditional…
Is for-sale-by-owner a good idea for real estate transactions?
Selling a home can be a stressful experience. Here in Massachusetts where the prices of homes can easily push over high six figures, entering into a real estate transaction can feel more like a serious business deal than a personal decision to move out of a family home. While one person may confidently endeavor to…
Practical guidance for buying a home
As previously discussed on this blog, the Worcester housing market is picking up and residential housing prices are on the rise. With market trends booming, many people can easily get swept up in the excitement of pursuing a real estate purchase. For most people, buying a home is a lengthy process that requires the assistance…
Boston area real estate purchases booming
Spring is blooming in the greater Boston area, and with the thawing temperatures has come a thaw in the residential housing market. People hoping to make a real estate purchase this season are entering the market in droves, and what was once a stagnant home sellers’ environment has turned into a blossoming market of opportunities….
Construction company to keep headquarters in Auburn
When a company is looking to expand its headquarters, it may look outside of its current city to do so. One established company in Massachusetts was looking to expand but was able to remain in the same location with the help of a neighboring establishment. The real estate transaction that took place was a benefit…
Real estate transactions on the rise in Massachusetts
The housing market crash in 2008 had a devastating impact on the value of real estate across the United States. Recently, signs have begun to appear that indicate that the housing market is starting to rebound. A recent report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors details a significant increase in the number of real estate…