Buying A New Home

The new school year is about to begin, which means getting back to familiar autumn routines. For some, starting school this year means everything new. If you’ve moved to a new town or district, or if your kids are about to transition from one school to the next, they (and you!) may have some anxiety…

When you bought your home years ago, it was perfect. Now your family is growing, and the house feels like it’s shrinking. Should you build an addition or move to a larger home? The choice might seem simple if you love where you live, but there are several factors to consider. Affordable investment? According to…

Relocating is on the list of major life changes that are among the most stressful. But even before you move into a new home, a big part of the stress is packing up to go. For families with young children, the tasks and emotions involved can be overwhelming, no matter if you’re moving to another…

The spring market in New England is typically very competitive, particularly for anyone looking to buy a new home. After holding out through the cold winter months and the holiday season, new home buyers come out in droves when those first spring listings start to appear. With so many buyers flocking to the market, the…

If you are age 18 to 34, you and your friends may still be thinking about entering into the home buying market. Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for Realtor.com predicted that Millennials will buy one out of three homes in 2016. Are you ready to be one of them? If so, it’s important to understand the…

Are you thinking about buying a new home sometime soon? Before you start the process, take a few online quizzes to see what you can find out about yourself while you have a little fun. From multiple choice to ‘Tinder style’, there is a quiz out there for everyone.   We rounded up our favorite…

Buying a new home can be a complex process, and even more so if you have never done it before. Still, first-time home buyers mistakes on such an investment can be costly. It pays to do your homework and steer clear of issues that have caused problems for many first-time home buyers. In some cases,…

Buying a new home is likely to be one of the largest investments you will make in your life. Particularly if you have been renting a house or apartment, it’s a BIG decision. Sure, you’ve heard that interest rates are favorable and that there are a lot of advantages of home ownership. You can also…

A new house is likely to be the biggest investment of your life. One of the benefits of new home construction is that it allows you to stretch your dollars while also giving you the home of your dreams. Here are a few key ways to save money with new home construction: 1.) Lock in…

When you select a real estate agent to help you buy or sell your home, you are trusting them with one of the biggest milestones of your life. How do you know if they have what it takes to do the job right? Here are three skills you should look for in a qualified real…