There has been a lot of talk about the shrinking supply of homes in the market. The shift in this critical market condition is nicely shown in the months of supply of Brookline’s single family houses chart. In May 2o11 there was over 10 months of supply – meaning, it would take 10 months to […]
Continue readingI hope you invest some time to look for the right listing agent to sell your home. You don’t want to be the one telling the story of how you hired your cousin’s connection who dabbles in real estate, or your agent is an out- of-town friend, or how you called just one of the […]
Continue readingIn most homes the natural woodwork has been painted, so when preserved for many years, it’s a delight. This week two condos with beautiful natural woodwork came on market. Both condos are priced in the 300K’s, 2 bedrooms and both in the City of Boston. First, 75 Russett Road in West Roxbury. This is a […]
Continue readingWhen interviewing listing agents to sell your home you’ll receive books with marketing plans telling you about all the amazing things the company will do for you. Some of it is great, some of it a bunch of nonsense, and the most important stuff won’t be in there at all. There are essential marketing strategies […]
Continue readingIt is extremely frustrating to work on something with incomplete or wrong information. All of your efforts can end-up worthless. When real estate clients do not give all information in the beginning of their buying or selling process, the advice they receive misses the mark. Some home buyers and sellers don’t give agents all the […]
Continue readingGreat article explaining solutions to the short sale and foreclosure glut, turning around the housing market, and why the recent programs have not worked. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/a-solution-to-the-housing-crisis-could-be-at-hand-02082012.html
Continue readingThe title of this entry is over-the-top, I admit, but I am just here to stick up for the landlords out there who are trying to do some good. The word “landlord” in itself has some negativity associated with it, and the use of “lord” in this context is distasteful in our American sensibility. In […]
Continue readingInvesting in real estate can seem overwhelming and reserved for the very rich. In the current economic conditions and marketplace, it may even feel a bit too risky. But if you’ve ever thought real estate investing may be right for you, this is a great time to learn about your options and how it can […]
Continue readingNo one wants to hear this, but I’m saying it anyway. Real estate is the best long-term financial investment. Phew…that’s a relief. With the real estate market in the dumps for several years now, it is not easy to get back into the pro-property mind-set. But, it is exactly at these times that you should […]
Continue readingA recent survey of 1,000+ homeowners and future buyers confirmed the old adage, “Location, Location, Location.” The result of the survey showed that the top priorities for buyers are: Ease of commuting by car: 38%, Access to health and safety services: 34%, Family-friendly neighborhood: 33%, Availability of retail stores: 32%, Access to cultural activities: 21%, […]
Continue reading