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Location, Location, Location: How a Flexible Wish List Can Unlock Better Homes Without Raising Your Budget
The Problem (and the Opportunity) One of the biggest advantages you can give yourself as a homebuyer right now is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list. Think of your home search like it has guardrails. On one side is your budget. On the other is your wish list. When your budget needs to stay put […]
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate (And Why That Might Be Smarter Than It Sounds)
Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s […]
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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026
The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates, buyer hesitation, and sellers clinging to their 3% loans like a Dunkin’ iced coffee on the first 70-degree day, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for […]
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Is Winter a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Massachusetts? (The Truth May Surprise You)
Is Winter a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Massachusetts? (The Truth May Surprise You) If you’ve ever heard that “nobody buys homes in winter,” I’m here to tell you that’s a myth, especially in Massachusetts. Sure, buyers might be wearing gloves and boots, and yes, your landscaping is probably taking a long nap […]
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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market (and Why It’s Not the Disaster You Think)
What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market (and Why It’s Not the Disaster You Think) The Big Question on Everyone’s Mind There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown might affect the housing market. If you’ve scrolled through the news or social media lately, you’ve probably seen headlines […]
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Massachusetts’ New Home Inspection Law went into Effect October 15, 2025: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts’ New Home Inspection Law went into Effect October 15, 2025: What You Need to Know Buying or selling a home in Massachusetts just got a little more interesting. Starting October 15, 2025, a new state law changes how home inspections work, and more importantly, how waiving them doesn’t. If you’ve ever been in a […]
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Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now
Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now Top Projects Massachusetts Agents Recommend Before Selling You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest […]
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Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025 (Especially Around Boston’s Suburbs)
Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025 (Especially Around Boston’s Suburbs) The Fall Advantage: Why October 2025 Is the Month to Make Your Move If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the “right time” to buy – grab your pumpkin spice latte, because that time is now. According […]
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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall
3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall For the past couple of years, a lot of hopeful homebuyers felt stuck on the sidelines. Prices climbed fast. Mortgage rates climbed too. For many, the math just didn’t add up. But good news is here: this fall, affordability is finally showing signs of improvement. […]
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