Boston real estate - buying a home
The Boston Globe is out with a story about the high cost of housing in Massachusetts. As I have mentioned, previously, one of the major reasons housing is so expensive is because the land is so expensive. That’s because, they aren’t making any land,...Boston real estate - buying a home
Two moderately helpful articles on the renting vs. buying debate (well, debate is too strong a word). For some, renting is better than buying – by The Associated Press There’s no question that owning a home is a desirable goal, and low interest rates in...Boston real estate - buying a home
I’ve just been reading about something I had never heard of before. It’s called a “lease-option”. A lease-option is “an agreement between a buyer and a seller that allows the buyer to lock in the future purchase price, save money for a...Boston real estate - buying a home, mortgage loans
Why has the housing market cooled? Many say it’s because prices are too high, compared to household incomes. Many others say it’s because mortgage loan interest rates have increased, making monthly payments unmanageable for more and more people. So, what...Boston real estate - buying a home
Slower real estate market? If you’re thinking of holding off until things smoothen (?) out, well alright. If you are considering making a move now, congratulations. There are steps you should take to lessen the chance you’re overpaying, or, at least, to...