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The answer to that question is YES, demand still exists in the housing market. Will it continue to exist? Demand never really goes away, sometimes it's greater than other times. It's the inventory that's hurting us now. That and this virus that has most people unnerved (some more than others). Un...

People always wonder whether it's the right time to place their home(s) on the active market. I guess it would depend on your reason for considering that option. There are many reasons for selling. Job relocation, avoid foreclosure, downsize, upgrade, end of relationship, death, and so on. In my ...

That's a good question. The answer IMO is NO! There's more to FSBO than people think of. The folks at KCM have put together this infographic containing the basic reasons for not being a FSBO. If you do decide to go that route you will find out quickly the inconvenience, time, legalities, and pape...

One of the Greatest Documents written in our history, as a nation, is the Declaration of Independence, in my opinion. It is a document that Thomas Jefferson sweated over to get it just right  I believe the following words are the most important."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all m...

 ...About the 1st Half Of the Year, I'm wondering what the 2nd Half will bring now that we're into July. I'm glad the First Half of the year is finished! I have to say it was quite a ride. I've given it the title of "Mr. Toads Wild Ride!" I think most remember that Disney story.I'm praying and ho...

I believe experts are everywhere BUT in this current environment, I don't think even experts can accurately predict what's going to happen as it's so volatile and quickly changes. Our local market is chugging right along. Those listings that make it to market are selling quickly. A friend of mine...

The National Association of Realtors® came out with their month/month for April and May and the year over year numbers for existing homes sales. It wasn't pretty at all. Covid-19 is being assigned the blame for the precipitous drop in sales. The report is below: Existing-Home Sales Fall 9.7% in M...

...That's right, once-a-year we celebrate Fathers. June not only brings Summer but it also reminds us to honor our Fathers. He's an unsung hero. He doesn't ask for much, just respect. He's as important a person we can have in our lives. I don't know about you BUT, my father all of a sudden got sm...

So far the first 5½ months of 2020 have been a really wild ride. January was a good month then February rolled around. This is not a pretty story.I took sick (flu), recovered then got really, really sick. So sick it took Pam down with me for a good 10-14 days. During that time COVID-19 made itsel...

Today is an exciting day! WHY?? Massachusetts now allows restaurants to be open with outdoor dining in Phase 2!! We were getting tired of just takeout. SO, today Pam & I will be eating lunch in the quaint Seaport of Gloucester, MA which is just a short drive from Georgetown.    We'll be headed th...