After the Easter-Passover holiday weekend the Massachusetts real estate market typically swings into high gear... or this year we should say even HIGHER gear, again! Over the last year, the average U.S. homeowner saw a whopping $55,000 increase in their home equity! How long can this appreciation rate last, especially with interest rates heading up? Are we likely to see the real Continue Reading
Does It Stay Or Does It Go?
Many home buyers and home sellers are confused about what remains with a home or condo at the time of the sale. “Real Estate”, also known as real property, is defined as immovable fixed property, principally land and buildings. That definition includes anything that is attached to the walls of a building. Those items are known as fixtures. Anything that is not attached to the house is the Continue Reading
2021 – 6 month Greater Boston Real Estate Market Update
July 2021 Greater Boston Real Estate Market Update Good times for sellers and homeowners! The real estate market during the first six months of 2021 has been the best seller's market and toughest buyer's market that we have ever seen. Homeowners and sellers have seen strong price appreciation as a result of a shortage of property for sale. Intense competition between buyers has resulted in Continue Reading
5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2021
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. So it’s no surprise to see that design trends for 2021 revolve around soothing color palettes, cozy character, and quiet retreats. Even if you don't have immediate plans to buy or sell your Continue Reading
February 2021 – Bold Prediction for the Greater Boston Real Estate Maket
BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2021 GREATER BOSTON HOUSING MARKET - posted 2/7/2021 by Sam Schneiderman, Greater Boston Home Team's President & Principal Broker Now that we have a more solid grasp on how vaccinations are likely to affect the economy and local housing market, we are comfortable making some predictions about where we think the Greater Boston housing market is headed. 2021 housing Continue Reading
