Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process.

A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search, this is a great time to do it. That’s because the best week to buy a home this year is just around the corner. Your sweet spot is here.

If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to negotiate.

If you’ve put your dream of homeownership on hold, the second half of 2024 may be your chance to jump back in. Let’s connect to talk more about the opportunities you have in today’s market.

The real estate industry is currently buzzing with discussions about the recent settlement announcement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the Sitzer-Burnett class action case. As the founder of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential, I want to demystify the settlement details and share our perspective on how it may shape our industry moving forward.

Here are a few things to consider to help you put your best foot forward when making an offer on a home in the Boston area.

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it's such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home in the Boston area.

One of the biggest surprises of 2020 is the resilience of the residential real estate market. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is now forecasting that more homes will sell this year than last year. He’s also predicting home sales to increase by 8-12% next year. There’s strong evidence that he will be right.