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We are approaching the Christmas Holiday rapidly. Suddenly I sense the urgency to get the Christmas cards our and do some shopping BUT the days are filling up with holiday events and there are only 20 days left before the actual Holiday celebration.The Town Christmas Tree and Menora lighting is c...

Americans view homeownership as an integral component of the American Dream. Many have a sense that they are being left out because of the rise in prices and interest rates. Many first-time buyers are unaware of existing Down Payment Assistance Programs for which they may qualify. So how do you f...

It's happening! I'm seeing more frequent price adjustments, days on market are growing, and housing inventory is growing. What does that mean for you, the Buyer? See below... More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there...

I had asked a question in the Active Rain Q&A section regarding 3D-printed Housing. As I know virtually nothing about the subject, I performed a search and found interesting articles written by Brooke Becher and another by Tencom Ltd.But first, a synopsis:The 3D-printed housing market is still in...

Tomorrow, November 5th is election day. It's being reported that40%+ of registered voters have already voted. How about you?How do Presidential Elections affect the Housing Market? I can't say I knew, so I found this article helpful. I hope you do, too.What's the Impact of Presidential Elections ...

It's November 1st!As we enter mid-autumn, half the Football season is complete, Hockey and Basketball have started, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4 games to 1 to capture the 2024 World Series.  So, here we sit, on Friday, November 1st, enjoying the harvest and beginning to...

With home prices continuing to spiral upward, many are wondering if prices will ever come down in the foreseeable future. The simple answer to that question is simple: Maybe...lol. We must remember that markets go up and markets go down (but taxes never do), and real estate is an asset that, over...

Today was the official opening of the 2024 Topsfield Fair. This year's Giant Pumpkin weighed in at a whopping 2211 pounds! This was just off the world record.Pumpkin History The Topsfield Fair is home to the world's first 1-ton pumpkin weighing in at 2,075.5 pounds in 2012. The largest pumpkin we...

Have you aver heard the phrase "He who hesitates is lost?". Depending on your circumstances this can be very true. Market conditions are always changing. When the crowd thinks the market and rates are favorable there's a rush to sell and buy. When the crowd thinks the market and rate are unfavora...

This post is a very basic discussion about Closing Costs when purchasing a home, and is geared towards first-time buyers. Yes, there are other costs associated with the purchase of Real Estate but this will get you started.One thing I noticed that is not mentioned, in the list below, is 'tax stam...