M.Celata Real Estate Blog
What is happening in the Boston housing market?
The housing market has been on a straight-up trajectory over the last 12 years and because real estate has an up and down cycle, it would be safe to say the housing market is in for a change....
Choosing the Right Seller’s Representative When Selling Your Home!
What most Sellers don’t know, “All agents are not created equal”!!! When choosing a representative to market your home for sale you should ask the following questions: Are you a full time agent? How...
Contingencies in Real Estate
Contingencies in Real Estate Contracts by definition, a contingency is a provision in a real estate contract that make the contract null and void if a certain event were to occur. This of it as an...
Do You Have Enough Equity To Move Up.
According to the Q3 2019 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report by ATTOM Data Solutions, “14.4 million residential properties in the United States were considered equity rich, meaning that the...
5 Reasons To Sell Your Home This Winter
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider selling your home in the winter.1. Demand Is StrongThe latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand...
Why Is ‘For Sale by Owner’ Such a Bad Idea?
When it’s time to sell your home, you may wonder which route to take: partner with a real estate agent or go it alone with FSBO. Which will deliver better results? Here are three reasons you should...
3 Real Estate Myths Television Has Taught Us
Jim and Suzy Homebuyer just found their dream property for $50K and fixed it up in three weeks.Stories like this have skewed viewers’ expectations of real estate reality.Shows about home buying and...
Why Purchase A Home In Revere
Being from Revere I have to say I am somewhat biased when it comes to my home town but I have my reasons. First, as a mom, I feel my children had the ability to apply to 72 colleges and universities...
What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?
With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope...
What To Expect for Closing Costs as a Seller in Massachusetts.
Most home Sellers want to know, how much will it cost to sell my house?A common mistake that many homeowners fall into when putting their home on the market is thinking that the price they sell for...
Do you know the terminology and language of buying a home?
Pre—Approval letter- A letter from a lender indicating you qualify for a mortgage of a specific amount.Credit Score – A number ranging from 300-850 that is based on an analysis of your credit...
Purchasing a Home Loan
Purchasing a home loan!!! Home loans are at their lowest levels since 2007. As of August 16, 2019 the following chart will give you an idea of what it will cost to finance a home loan. Of course...