Preparing your apartment for showing is like preparing for the first date – you want the best features pointed out. Emphasizing all the great things about the place will help future renters or buyers make the decision faster and fall in love with the apartment as soon as possible. You ...
Continue ReadingCredits to: Lisa Roberts Moving to a smaller home might not sound like a positive thing. Still, in recent years, many Americans are deciding to downsize. High expenses and difficult maintenance are, of course, some of the main reasons for replacing a large family home with a smaller one. However, ...
Continue ReadingCredits to: www.saveonenergy.com Electricity rates by state (Updated November 2020) Energy rates vary depending on where you live. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) tracks electricity prices by state. The most recent reports from the EIA show the average residential electricity rate in the U.S. is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). ...
Continue ReadingCredits to jvmlending.com Can an individual ever be too old to buy a home? The answer is an emphatic no; you’re never too old to buy a home. If you have the money or qualify to get a home loan, there is no age limit for buying a new home. ...
Continue ReadingAs the green revolution continues to gain popularity, homeowners are discovering practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the most meaningful ways is by making eco-friendly modifications to your home and making sure your homeowner’s insurance takes them into account. Benefits of eco-friendly home modifications Lower utility costs ...
Continue ReadingWith all of the havoc being caused by COVID-19, many are concerned we may see a new wave of foreclosures. Restaurants, airlines, hotels, and many other industries are furloughing workers or dramatically cutting their hours. Without a job, many homeowners are wondering how they’ll be able to afford their mortgage ...
Continue ReadingSource: Real Estate by Boston.com For the first time in his 30-year real estate career, Melvin A. Vieira, Jr. finds himself wondering whether holding a routine open house could risk his client’s health. His client, a woman in her 70s, is eager to sell her home, but Vieira is weighing ...
Continue ReadingNew Housing Development Opportunity! The Department of Neighborhood Development is offering seven parcels of the City of Boston owned land for redevelopment into single- and two-family homes. These parcels are being offered as part of Mayor Walsh’s Neighborhood Homes Initiative, which makes City-owned land available for the creation of affordable ...
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