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In Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), the fixed-rate mortgages reached record lows, while the 5-year adjustable rate remained tied at its low for this survey. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.36 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending ...

Your home's first impression may not be one that is face to face with a prospective buyer. In today's world, 84 percent (National Association of Realtors) of home buyers start their search online. That's an impressive figure, and one that means your home needs to make a strong virtual impression...

While kitchens are still high on the interest list for buyers and homeowners, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is reporting that remodeler survey respondents say that a bathroom remodel was one of their most common projects during the first six months of 2010--as much as 61 perce...

  An overwhelming 90 percent of homeowners say they don't regret buying their current home, according to a new study by Bankrate, Inc. That's even in the face of stagnant - or sliding - home prices they've suffered and rock-bottom mortgage rates they may have missed out on. Only 9 percent of resp...

  It has long been a motto of real estate, and the saying goes, "location, location, location." It's what sells a property, they say. But recent times have brought to light that the real deciding factor on how fast, or even if, your home sells all comes down to price. It's not that buyers are att...

Good news for home sellers. The home median price in Massachusetts went up 8.4 percent in February, bringing the new total to $269,950 in comparison to a month ago. According to the Warren Group, a Boston real estate company that tracks local real estate activity, not only was the price up from a...

As the real estate market picks up and interest rates remain fairly low, bidding wars can often occur for desirable properties. If you have fallen in love with one of the houses for sale in Boston and are considering an offer, you would be wise to educate yourself on the best way to make your off...

Due to the large number of excellent universities and colleges in the Boston area, there are expanding numbers of students searching for off campus housing every year. In a city that is rich in history and full of charm, there are many options available. From high rise condos to quaint apartments...

Many home buyers today consider how green a home is before deciding to purchase. It is reported by the National Association of Home Builders that approximately 90% of people searching for a new home consider energy efficiency a very important element of a potential purchase. But, like any other p...

Spring is in the air and if you’re in the market for a house, there is no better time to start looking at houses for sale in Boston and planning a visit to an open house or two. But even in a buyer’s market, it is important to remember to be a considerate and ethical home shopper. There are certa...