Beverly, MA Real Estate News

If You or someone you knows needs a Real Estate Advisor, I promise I'll do better than this guy:) ! Contact Me Today! 08/28/2009

Of all the paperwork that goes with a normal Real Estate transaction, the most overlooked form could prove to be the most costly.  Fortunately, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a very consumer friendly State and makes it fairly easy to stay out of lead paint trouble. Our office recently had t... 08/26/2009

Make Sure You Research Your Future Landlord!I want to alert you all to a couple of situations that have occured lately on the North Shore. Both cases were a direct result of Craigslist advertising. As a Realtor, I find Craigslist to be a very good way to advertise my clients properties. It is un... 08/04/2009

We all know by now that a short sale can be a very frustrating transaction for all involved.  There are way too many variables to guarantee a positive outcome once an offer is made. The bait is that more times than not you are getting a house at below market value. If you have the time to wait (u... 05/07/2009

Search engines are an intregal part of today's information gathering process. Most consumers searching the MLS tend to just search then close out the web site. Sounds logical? Actually it isn't if the consumer fails to register with a "Log in" and save their searches! I can't tell you how many ti... 02/13/2009

01/01/2009-01/31/2009:     Total Sales(Single,Condo,Multi)= 16                    Break down:     Single: 12     Avg. Sale Price: $402,083       Avg. Market Time: 84 days                                           Condo:   2       Avg. Sale Price: $208,250      Avg. Market Time; 159 days          ... 02/04/2009

                                Make a great deal better with an FHA 203K loan!!  If you are like most of my buyer clients, then you are attracted to the low priced short sale and bank owned properties.  The problem is that once you get in to see them, you instantly think that they are over price... 02/02/2009

Use A Free Listing Update Service Whether you are buying or selling, a listing update service will help you to keep your eye on your local market. This is a service that most Realtors can provide to you and normally it is a free service. How it works: Set up your Home Profile: create a profile in... 02/02/2009

Literally. Here in the north shore town of Beverly, MA, a multimillion dollar mansion burned to the ground Thursday night into Friday morning. Thankfully the owners were away and no one was hurt. Why did this house burn completely? Not because of a lack of response from fire crews. The house was ... 08/23/2008

Financing Solutions with David Reed For first-time buyers, often the first thought that comes to mind is, "I need a down payment." This is often followed by the question, "Now, where do I get that down payment?" Depending upon the loan type, a home mortgage typically requires 3 to 5 percent down.... 07/18/2008

Cynthia Nina-Soto | Keller Williams Realty | (978) 882-4676 158 Park St. #5, Beverly, MA sun drenched living room, town house style condo, off street parking, central location, on site laundry, walking distance to commuter rail. 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $119,900 Year Built 1920 Sq Footage 530 Be... 05/21/2008

The amount of competing inventory affects a property's price.If there is a lot of competing inventory, then pricing will be lower than if there is little competing inventory.The report shows the number of months it will take to sell off the current inventory of active listings if the rate of sale... 03/18/2008

By comparing sales over the last year with active condo listings, one can get an idea of how long to expect a particular unit to take to sell. It is increasingly important for Sellers to sharpen their offering by making it the most desireable unit within a particular price band.Price RangeActive ... 02/20/2008

This report, downloaded from our regional MLS, shows the amount of properties for sale in the various price bands and the likely amount of time it will take for a property to sell if the rate of sales remains constant: Please mote - DOM means Days On Market Price RangeActive ListingsSold Listings... 02/17/2008

The absorption rate is the rate of sale per month stated as a percentage. For Example, if the absorption rate is 8%, then 8 out of 100 properties for sale sold that month.This report shows the underlying strength of the market by comparing the percentage of "For Sale Properties" that sold in the ... 02/17/2008

I recently posted a blog on the advantages and power of video and especially on how YouTube is rapidly becoming my favorite medium for marketing.Well, here's another sample of the power of that site and a way to promote yourself and/or your clients' properties.Expect to see a lot more real estate... 01/01/2008

Welcome to Beverly, Massachusetts birth place of the United States Navy. As one of the first settlements in New England, Beverly has been a vibrant seaport throughout its history. Today Beverly Harbor is an active port and an attractive destination for numerous leisure activities.Many local resid... 04/29/2007

The lead article in todays Boston Sunday Globe April 29. 2207 is titled Brokers in Blogsville. The article talks about many aspects of real estate but has a heavy emphasis on agents going on line to get knowledge, opinions and information out to a tech savvy consumer market. It mentions the diffe... 04/29/2007

Originally a large seaport, Beverly is now a summer haven for sailors and swimmers alike.  Beautiful beaches, a picturesque harbor and offshore islands for hiking and picnicking make this a desirable seaside community.Homes in Beverly range from modest frame homes in well-established neighborhood... 04/28/2007

I recently posted a blog on Localism sharing some quality information a consumer would need concerning a move to a new state. I highlighted an information tool called e neighborhoods which gives a comprehensive report of facts about a city or town. I recieved a new lead in which the customer call... 04/28/2007