We know you may not have read EVERY word we wrote this year and, well, we forgive you 🙂 We wanted to show you the top 5 posts that our readers found to be the most interesting (and well read) this year. What do you think 2014 will bring? Joshua Dawson and PT Vineburgh each gave some market predictions about where the year may take us. Do you agree?
This is a great time of year to be a buyer in the market as many homes get listed after the holiday season. Are you thinking about buying your first place? May we suggest you take a moment to visit our upcoming Home Buyer Seminar? It is loaded with information, fun, and free food. At the end is an open forum for you to ask your questions and speak with one of our agents. Check it out!
Now, on to the blog entries!
5. To buy or to rent in Boston? That is the question!
Hard to believe but the rent vs buy dynamic in the Boston real estate market is changing. Find out what is going on and what it means to buyers and renters.
4. How a Mortgage Commitment Contingency Can Save Your Down Payment
One of the first and most important items I discuss with buyer clients in our initial buyer consultation is how to structure an offer to purchase that protects your deposit.
3. Find Out How Much Home You Can Afford with the 45% Rule
When buying a home, one of the most important first steps is understanding what mortgage amount you can qualify for. Determining your maximum monthly housing budget is an important first step!
2. How To Negotiate Repair Items from a Home Inspection
As with so many other things in real estate, the home inspection is all about context. There are a handful of core concepts that can make or break how the home inspection impacts a potential sale.
1. How Much Can I Afford for Rent Each Month
Wondering how much you can afford for rent each month? Here is a simple guideline to keep your rent affordable and the “Rule of 36″ to easily find the answer to “How much can I afford in rent each month?”
