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 […]
4 Graphs that demonstrate why this is NOT a housing bubble
A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the […]
With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act on your Western MA real estate
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act 2.5KSHARES 2.2K 98 20 206 Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come […]
