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by KR Boston | Mar 31, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Move-up Buyers
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Work with a...
by KR Boston | Mar 28, 2023 | Buyers, Demographic, First Time Home Buyers
Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why...
by KR Boston | Mar 23, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren’t seeing home...
by KR Boston | Mar 22, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a...
by KR Boston | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
by KR Boston | Mar 15, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...
