Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Western Massachusetts Real Estate in 2022 The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage […]
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5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market in Western Massachusetts
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market in Western Massachusetts Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock […]
5 Gotta Do’s in Western Massachusetts during April for a Worry-Free Summer
Quickshare: Facebook Twitter Email 5 Gotta Do’s in Western Massachusetts during April for a Worry-Free Summer By: Kelley Walters Battle bugs before they bite (or sting!) you — and check the attic for problems. Tackling five simple tasks now gives you a head start on spring. That leaves you plenty of worry-free time to enjoy the […]
WILL WE SEE MORE INVENTORY THIS SPRING?
For the last number of decades, the real estate market has been broken down into seasons with spring reigning as the best time to sell a home. Traditionally, that’s how it’s been. But there’s a big shift happening now. Recent years have seen that seasonality blur as more and more people decide to buy or […]
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher […]
