The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors is now on elicensing.  This eliminates the "old" list of licensed MA Home Inspectors.  Yes, this means that there is a new link or URL to obtain a list of MA Home Inspectors.Does your website or Blog reference a link to the list of MA Home Inspectors?  If so, then you may want to update your web pages before the old link redirect expires.Remember the MA Board of Registration of Home Inspectors provides a web page titled "Information for Real Estate Agents about Home Inspector Licensure".  This web page has been updated with the ePlace link.The "old" list format and the "new" list format kind of makes me wonder how the "new" list format benefits the consumer?New "benefits" ?All registered users of the ePLACE Portal are required t... 09/16/2016

Sales Slow in Summer Dog Days Michael Mahoney Keller WilliamsTrend of decreasing inventory and new listings continue to inflate pricesWALTHAM, Mass. - August 23, 2016 - The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) reported today that home sales decreased for the first time in 14 months, after a year of several record highs. Prices pushed up again for the fifth month in a row as inventory continues to slide. Condominium sales also closed lower with median prices up from 2015. This information is from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. About the Massachusetts Association of Realtors®:Organized in 1924, the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® is a professional trade organization with more than 22,000+ members. The term REALTOR® is registered as the exclusive designation of m... 09/07/2016

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Massachusetts regulates home inspectors as of 2001. Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) and Codes of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) include definitions for Home Inspection, Home Inspectors and the conditions when the terms apply.Can anyone conduct a home inspection in MA?Yes.  As long as no compensation is paid to the person performing the inspection.No.  A person performing a home inspection in MA for compensation is required to be licensed by the Board of Registration of Home Inspectors.MGL Chapter 112 Section 222 - No person shall conduct a home inspection for compensation unless licensed by the board in accordance with this section and said sections 223 to 226, inclusive, and unless he provides a written report of the home inspection. CommentsThe term home inspection was widely used p... 08/26/2016

Are Massachusetts home sellers prepared to provide a home energy rating to prospective buyers?There is a proposed bill to do just that.  Bill S.1761 - An Act Relative to Home Energy Efficiency  Here are some excerpts from the Bill: The seller or agent acting on behalf of the seller shall disclose to a buyer or prospective buyer information obtained from the energy assessment of the dwelling at the time of listing or prior to the signing of a contract to purchase, whichever comes first. The department shall design and implement an energy rating and labeling system for use by sellers of residential dwellings to disclose the energy performance of that dwelling to potential buyers at the time of listing. Contact the Bill Sponsor and your District Representative if you have comments/concerns... 07/21/2016

I miss you. Real Estate; Boston Area Move in Homes. Real Estate is such a complex business that you will never know until you live the life. What I have learned from five years as a Realtor® is to never have a judgment.  What I want, what I think is best just doesn't matter.  It is all about you. Today was weird, out of the usual, but then again what is usual?  Really.I am hired to do a sale, way below my price range, but referred from a former mentee and I got sucked into the story.  A Realtor® pledges Confidentiality.  Fiduciary responsibilities as well as community and highest and best use considerations and we are human.  We want to help. We want to get a deal done. We want to help you and help ourselves, at least that is what you think.  I think differently.It's all about you is ho... 07/09/2016

Below is a paragraph from the mass.gov web page, A Clearer Code.On March 31, 2015, Governor Baker issued Executive Order #562 commissioning a complete and comprehensive review of all existing Executive Branch regulations. Since issuing the executive order, state agencies across the Commonwealth have collaborated to begin this project with a goal of establishing a regulatory code that speaks using one voice with the people of the Commonwealth.Massachusetts Home Inspector Regulations (266 CMR) is one of the many regulations included within the Regulatory Review Executive Order #562.Please visit The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations - Proposed Amendments web page for a copy of the proposed amendments and dates for a public hearing.Informational Links: Executive Order #562... 07/04/2016

Day In The Life:  Junk Remover in Boston, MA   Being a junk remover for http://handyjunkremoval.com/boston/ in Boston, MA is a rewarding job and one that requires endless patience and an intense work ethic.Let's break down what a Boston, MA junk remover does on a daily basis while working his/her shift.1) Setup And Determine PickupsThe first step begins with the confirmation process. Where will the junk be picked up from? Is it from a private or public client? Where is it in Boston? All of these determinations are made early on in the day before progressing forward.2) Routine ChecksThe vehicle and equipment used to complete the process are now assessed. This is to ensure the safety of both the junk remover and the tools being used. It will be evaluated based on a checklist provided for ... 06/14/2016

Hello 'Rainers,I am attaching a flyer on Buffini and Company’s MarTech Event Coming to Boston on June 2nd! Today’s Consumers Live in a World Dominated by TechnologyCan you communicate with your clients using their preferred channels, impress them with your technology-based marketing, and outshine your lagging competitors? And, in the middle of this tech-driven world, are you also building relationships with your clients?To Register for the event Call Allie Sarnataro 1-800-945-3485 x 2293Let her know you were referred by me, Praful Thakkar, and you'll get the discounted price. When you sign up through Allie and mention my name you will receive the $29 rate! Take advantage of this great offer!   If anyone else would like to sign up it is not too late, just call the number above! Register ... 05/31/2016

Hello 'Rainers, I am attaching a flyer on Buffini and Company’s MarTech Event coming to Boston in June!    To Register for the event  Call Allie Sarnataro 1-800-945-3485 x 2293Let her know you were referred by me, Praful Thakkar, and you'll get the discounted price. When you sign up through Allie and mention my name you will receive the $29 rate! Take advantage of this great offer!   So far we have a good group attending from the office, if anyone else would like to sign up it is not too late, just call the number above! Register sooner rather than later to be safe on the pricing!  Please call Allie to register so I receive the credit for referring you into the event! If you have any questions about registry, the event, or anything else feel free to contact Allie Sarnataro (contact info... 05/22/2016

Why West Roxbury starter home for sale. 28 LaSell Street in West Roxbury is a three bedroom one full bath and setup for second half bath that has come on the market today.  West Roxbury is located in the southwest side of Boston.  It is a home for people who look for community, safety and the ease of being part of a city while living in a more suburban type community. West Roxbury has always been on the front end of educational reform and community activity. Brook Farm, located in West Roxbury was a utopian experiment in communal living started in the 1840's. Brook Farm was inspired by the transcendental movement of that time and this rugged independent thought still resonates among it's inhabitants.The days of communal living in West Roxbury are over and the love of community still rem... 04/26/2016

Last week, the inaugural “Homebuyer Insights Report” was released by the Bank of America. The report revealed the reasons why consumers purchase homes and what their feelings are regarding homeownership.Consumer Lending Executive, D. Steve Boland, explained:“Homebuyers today are motivated by both emotional and practical reasons. Nearly all want more space, but a majority of homebuyers, especially those purchasing their first home, are also looking for a place to call their own, put down roots and make memories. They value the emotional benefits of owning a home as much as the financial ones.”Boland went on to say:“The path to homeownership is a journey and can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. For many people, this is the single most significant financial transaction they will ever ... 04/17/2016

West Roxbury Boston's haven of innovation and involvement. West Roxbury is located in the southwest corner of Boston boardered by Roslindale, Dedham and Newton. West Roxbury, home to a 19th century experimental, utopian community frequented by such notable writers as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Today, West Roxbury is known for its civic activism and youth programming. Its tree lined streets and mostly single-family homes give this city neighborhood a suburban feel. Centre Street anchors the neighborhood's business district, which consists of restaurants, banks, and shops. Residents flock to Millennium Park, a former landfill that has been converted into 100 acres of trails, ball fields, and picnic areas.28-LaSell-West-RoxburyWest Roxbury today is st... 04/16/2016

Real Estate is a Process and best practices will guide you.  This seemingly easy process can be very stressful if you don't know what to expect.  Each season and each year can be different.  This is clearly evident if you consider the market in 2010 and the market now.  In 2010 our economy and our housing market that drives our economy was in the dumps.  Driven there by greedy Wall Street and the banking industry the real estate market was collapsing. Today is much different.  The market has come back to it's levels of before the crash and the inventory of houses to buy is not keeping pace with the people who want to buy houses.Milton MA real estateLack of inventory to buy coupled with lots of buyers creates incredible competition for the good properties.  If you are a Seller and your h... 04/14/2016

Ready Fire Aim Hiring a best real estate agent for today's market. This is not the best way to hire the most qualified agent for your needs. National Association of Realtors (NAR) statistics show that most people only talk to one agent.  This is really not the way to get the best qualified agent either.  No two agents are created equal and so you should always be talking to more than one agent.  You should google your agent to see what they are doing on the internet.The internet now drives the real estate industry. There is so much information out there and much of it is conflicting or inaccurate.375 Westfield Dedham MA 02026The large companies like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com are trying to cut out the agent, but it is the qualifed agent, not the internet that can get what you want f... 04/13/2016

Hot or Not in Boston Back Bay Luxury Real Estate?Ranked at number 16 in "The 20 Hottest Markets this Spring" by Realtor Magazine Boston continues to be a very Hot market for Real Estate.  As the following graph, courtesy of Trulia.com,  shows sale prices for Boston Back Bay homes are up significantly over last year at this time. Among millennials, roughly those people between 18 and 26, which account for 31% of home buyers Boston is ranked number 4 in the United States and Boston's Back Bay area is in my experience a favorite location for millennials. What millennial would not like the Bay restaurants and night life along with great access to public transportation?   Top 10 Markets to Watchin 2016Realtor.com's chief economist, Jonathan Smoke, has this  to say about Boston's Real Estate ... 04/13/2016

Boston Area Move In Homes Luxury Housing Report April 2016. Brought to you by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) which tracks and reports on the luxury real estate market throughout the world providing us an insight into this segment of our real estate market.  Luxury is defined as the top ten percent of the overall market at the time.   The way it is defined in the Boston area is by taking all the homes on the market in the MLSPIN system and determining what the top 10% is.  Because of the diversity of our housing markets from town to town what is luxury in Braintree is not the same type and style of home as it would be in Weston.ILHM-April-InventoryWith luxury one very expensive house sold will make the system spike as it did in early April.  The 90 day cycle is showing so... 04/06/2016

A public hearing is scheduled on Monday April 11, 2016 at 3:00pm by the Massachusetts Division of Banks regarding proposed changes to 209 CMR 4.00, 43.00, 46.00 and 54.00. Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 46.00: Community Reinvestment Proposed Amendments to 209 CMR 54.00: Mortgage Lender Community Investment Proposed Repeal of 209 CMR 4.00: Compliance with Federal Law and Regulation Proposed Amendments to 209·CMR 43.00: Audit Requirements for Credit Unions Written comments may be submitted to the Massachusetts Division of Banks, 1000 WashingtonSt., lOth Floor, Boston, MA 02118-6400 or at dob.comments@state.ma.us until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,April 14, 2016.Visit The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website to read an official copy of the public hearing notice.Copies of the cur... 03/27/2016

Boston Area Luxury Home Market Report Jan 25 2016. I am a Million Dollar Guild member of the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists group.  The top 1% of agents in the country.  The International Luxury Home Marketing specialists organization provides me with a weekly report that covers the world luxury market and drills down into the specific luxury areas of the world.  I live in the Boston area and that is where I work. Here is this week's report. As we leave the holiday season, we are looking down the barrel of the new spring season. While prices of luxury homes has always remained reasonably stable it appears we are in for anearlier uptick in prices. The super high end luxury condos on the waterfront in Boston are reselling right now at a $500,000 profit as reported in today's ... 01/26/2016

Hope you all safe, living in a beautiful and enjoyable City like Boston has it's benefits but on a SNOW EMERGENCY  it is important that you have the information for your specific neighborhood for the parking restrictions and potential areas to park your vehicles.The City of Boston has prepared a list of information for specific City of Boston Neighborhoods for parking requirements during this snow emergency. Please search for your specific neighborhood on:                                                  http://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/parkingmap/ This is a very specific site with maps and more to assist the City of Boston, Massachusetts residents deal with emergency parking situations during a Snow Emergency in the City.                                    Please stay safe, your person... 01/23/2016