General real estate stories
I have been considering the idea of going to a flat fee commission structure, for my buyer clients. How does this work? Basically, if you use me as a buyer’s agent, at closing, you will get a rebate, a credit for any commission I receive, over $5,000....General real estate stories
If you have tried to book a room at a Cape Cod guesthouse or a B&B, this summer, you may have encountered difficulty in finding a place to stay. The reason is, many of these small inns are being sold, and turned into single-family homes or condos. By Lisa Kalis,...General real estate stories
Ever lived in a house where you suddenly found out you had to pay $30,000 for a new septic system? That sort of thing can happen if you live in a condo, as well, unfortunately. In this case, the trustees of the condo association decided that the building needed major...General real estate stories
The city offers first-time homebuyers a great “Homebuying 101” class, covering everything from mortgages, budgeting, shopping for a home, and the benefits of using an attorney, etc. The class is ten hours long, and is held in different neighborhoods, every...General real estate stories
Boston Real Estate Search Loading... Okay, this is kind of weird. Apparently, someone has outfitted their entire apartment with furniture made of FEDEX shipping boxes (and a good amount of packing tape). And, now they’re selling the furniture to other people...General real estate stories
From The Real Estate Journal: As soon as you graduate and land a job, you are supposed to move quickly to build up an emergency reserve, buy a house, fund your employer’s 401(k) plan and open an individual retirement account. Worthy goals? Certainly. Realistic?...