How does title insurance work? What’s the difference between “insurable”, “clean” and “marketable” title? What are examples of title issues? What happens when title defect is found? And the golden question… is title insurance worth it? Read on for an expert attorney’s take on the above.
Read MoreMuch has been said about the benefits presented by making a switch from oil to electrical heating, but little concrete data has been shown. This post has been 2 years in the making; an effort to quantify this worth using Y-o-Y comparisons of my own utility bills.
Read More2023’s Best Public High School rankings are in and we’ve got 4 schools that broke into the Top 20 ranks this year; yet the geographical distribution remains relatively unchanged. The best MA schools are still in the suburbs. The best MA schools are not within reasonable walking/running/biking distance to Cambridge, Downtown Boston or the Seaport.
Read MoreA juxtaposition of 2 videos; a quick interview with Sid Gehlot, Founder and Principal of Treetop Group, on his successful growth in the past 3.5 years.
Read MoreResources for looking up school rankings, a pinned Google Maps of top 20 public high schools, an MBTA map to show commute options to neighborhoods, an interactive chart showing past 3 years’ rankings, AND a dash of personal experience and humor. Go!
Read MoreAre you a buyer whose loan got denied because you’ve recently moved from a W2 to 1099 tax filing? Or just moved to the US and thus lack established credit for a loan? Otherwise looking to get a loan and buy a house, but main source of income is abroad? Fret not, for here’s an article for all your out-of-the-box financing needs.
Read MoreA 2021 update of Public High Schools in Greater Boston that I watch, rankings courtesy of Boston Magazine! Do you believe in the correlation of school rankings and home prices? Coz spoiler alert, home prices in Littleton have had a MASSIVE 42% increase!
Read MoreFirst guest post of this blog! Read on to learn how to identify house foundations, understand the implication of cracks and solutions to repair them. Next,, head to your basement and check your knowledge against what you find!
Read MoreThe Village at Bedford Woods is the coolest real estate project that I've worked on (so far!). Read on to find out the story behind this unique development and what it took to get this far. Lastly, don’t forget to check out www.villageatbedfordwoods.com for actual listings and project info!
Read MoreSchools, schools, schools! Which are the best schools in Boston? As one living in a town that is - and is surrounded by - top public high schools, these are the 10 that are on my radar. Complete with a dynamic graphical chart!
Read MoreBeyond the sum of money agreed to for the sale of property, there are other costs involved. These “other costs” are closing costs- a summation of expenses incurred by the Buyer and the Seller throughout the housing transaction and for the necessary completion of it. Here’s a detailed look at an ALTA with a clear breakdown of itemized costs.
Read MoreThe aftermath of a flood determination. How to apply for flood determination removal with FEMA, what documents to submit and how long did the process take? This is Part 2 of “What to do when your property is suddenly in a flood zone”.
Read MoreThe owners of the property had no need for flood insurance. Our offer to purchase was accepted; loan application’s started, then BAM! - flood checks reveal that the property is in a flood zone. Now what? The process of seeking answers was a nightmare that my poor buyer and I went through. Here’s sharing our experiences so that you don’t have to.
Read MoreA week-by-week graphical look at Sellers’ and Buyers’ behavior in Middlesex County, MA. A look into the effect of Massachusetts’ stay-home-advisory on real estate and the lead up to phase 1 reopening.
Read MoreBuying a house AS IS is a risk that regular homebuyers wouldn’t undertake; but as for real estate investors, it’s often leverage used to have their offer on an off-market home successfully accepted. Find out what surprises this real estate investor discovered since his purchase of 312 Prospect St in Cambridge!
Read MoreAn update on the Boston real estate market 1.5 months after MA has issued the stay-at-home advisory. Tightened credit for Buyers, home sale prices that may dip but are unlikely to crash, and home purchases driven by Millennials for years to come.
Read MoreCOVID-19 would be the start of a turning point in what was one of the best years for MA real estate. These are some ground-up insights on the real estate market, and practices Sellers and Buyers should adopt post Massachusetts’ declared state of emergency on March 10, 2020.
Read MoreAn Order permitting a temporary conditional deferral of smoke and carbon monoxide inspections has been signed. Read the Order, and understand what it means for Buyers and Sellers.
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