Selling your home can be a very stressful and time-consuming process, but in the end it will all be worth it. Here are some tips to help alleviate some of the stress you may be under while selling your home. First, it is important to choose the right realtor. It…
Buying a house is a major commitment, and you want to ensure that you have covered all of the bases before signing on the dotted line. There are many common mistakes that buyers have made in the past, so here are a few tips to save you from those troubles.…
Mortgages interest rates are the lowest they have been since the 1960s, so now is the time to buy. To get the lowest possible price for a home, follow Leitman Bailey’s 5 tips: 1. Perform a Credit Check on Yourself: Before you start shopping for a home, you should check your…
For the thirteenth straight month, the number of single-family homes and condominiums placed undersales agreement rose in Massachusetts. The rise in sales agreements indicates rising sales activity in the overall real estate market. The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) stated that pending sales are a principal indicator of actual housing sales…
In a recent Massachusetts case, Witkowski v. Endlar Ins. Agency & First American Title Ins. Co., the judge reversed a previous summary judgment decision for Endlar regarding a certificate of insurance for the plaintiff’s condominium unit. Plaintiff, Witkowski, purchased a basement unit of a residential condominium in Andover, MA. The condominium…
The average interest rate on mortgages in the United States has hit a new record low. According to mortgage purchaser Freddie Mac, the interest rate on 30-year home loans is now 3.84 percent. The rate on 15-year fixed-rate home loans is only 3.07 percent. The interest rates are the lowest…
A recently released federal report says distressed homeowners in the United States were more likely to stay in their residences after their mortgages were modified. In fact, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found nearly three-fourths of homeowners who received a loan modification in 2011 are currently in…
Despite regular news reports of a depressed housing market and underwater mortgages, most homeowners in the United States are happy with their purchase. According to a recent survey conducted by HomeGain, about three out of four homeowners in the country are happy to be an owner. The Northeast, including Massachusetts,…