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The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That’s their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. In reality, only about 4 out of […]
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Reverse Mortgages Explained: What Homeowners Should Know Before Tapping Into Home Equity
For many older homeowners, the house is more than a place to live. It is also one of their largest financial assets. After years of mortgage payments, repairs, paint colors that seemed like a good idea at the time, and maybe a few questionable wallpaper choices, there may be significant equity built up in the […]
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More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons buyers gave up on their search in 2025. […]
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3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to do it […]
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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How Sellers Can Stay Ahead)
You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot […]
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Spring Sellers Have the Edge: Why Homes Sell Faster and for More in the Spring Market
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. Most homeowners thinking about selling want the same three things: Plenty of interested buyers Strong offers And a quick sale The good news? Spring is the season most likely to deliver all three. Across Massachusetts—and especially in communities like Walpole, Dedham, Westwood, and West Roxbury—the spring market consistently […]
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Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop? The Math Most Buyers Don’t Actually Run
The Question Almost Every Buyer Is Asking If you’ve been thinking about buying a home lately, you’ve probably heard someone say: “I’m just waiting for rates to get back into the 5s.” It sounds reasonable. After all, mortgage rates briefly dipped into the upper 5% range twice already this year before moving back into the […]
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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Home Sale
The One Decision That Impacts Everything When you decide to sell your home in Walpole, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Dedham, Norfolk, Wrentham, or Westwood, there’s one decision that determines almost everything that follows. Not the staging. Not the photos. Not even the open house. It’s the price. Your asking price determines whether buyers rush to see […]
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Top 3 Reasons to Buy a Home Before the Spring Market Heats Up
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing with […]
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