There is good news to report for people interested in the health of the Massachusetts housing market: last month's home sales hit their highest monthly mark in almost a decade.
September proved to be an excellent month for the state's residential real estate market. According to the Warren Group, last month...
In and around Massachusetts, many people want to buy bigger homes to accommodate their growing families and incomes. It seems that only those people who are experiencing empty nests choose to downsize and seek out smaller spaces in which to live. That trend may be changing across the country as well as right here...
Jumping into the residential housing market can be scary for first-time home buyers as well as seasoned homeowners. Here in Worcester and across the nation, investors have made housing prices rise to unexpected levels and new development has been somewhat slow, creating fierce competition over the few residential properties currently available. While some people...
It is a fear that many Massachusetts homeowners face. Their friendly neighbors decide to move out and they put their home up for sale. Homeowners all around the newly offered property begin to wonder just who will move in and how those new residents' behaviors will impact their community.
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The residential real estate market is changing. Though the last few years have been marked by enough homes on the market to satisfy buyers' demands, the number of homes available for purchase has dropped off both here in Massachusetts and elsewhere in the country. Additionally, rising home prices and rising mortgage interest rates are...
Many people in Massachusetts choose to rent houses, condos and apartments instead of buying for a variety of reasons. Some people like the freedom of monthly rental contracts, while others may not be able to afford all of the costs associated with buying a home. While renting is a viable option to keep a...
Some people in and around Worcester may be wondering if now is the right time to get into the housing market. They may not know if current residential real estate prices are reasonable or if there is any chance that interest rates will dip lower. With much uncertainty surrounding the...
Anyone trying to buy a home in Massachusetts may have noticed that residential real estate prices are up from recent years, and people trying to sell their homes may be encouraged by rising listing prices. Some people may fear that rising prices are setting local economies up for the fallout of another market...
In Worcester and throughout Massachusetts, spring is traditionally a popular time to put homes on the market. As people anticipate summer relocations, purchasing residential real estate becomes a priority for individuals seeking to establish new roots. What home buyers and sellers will face this spring may be somewhat different than...
