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If you plan to purchase your first or tenth home, start here. Buying property in Massachusetts is not difficult, but it's helpful to understand and be aware of the local customs before you start your search. Our goal is to help guide you toward the best decision for your unique situation. To do this, we believe that a well-informed client will ultimately be the most satisfied, too. We look forward to discussing the current market conditions and trends with you - most important, we can't wait to help you discover your dream home!
Check out our on demand home buyer video seminar here! After registering, you'll have instant access to our on demand buyer consultation and we'll immediately mail (USPS) your home Massachusetts Home Buyer Booklet. It include everything you need to buy a home in Massachusetts - even sample forms. Click here to get access now!
Selling your home is a big decision. It's not just about moving, it's about identifying a proven seamless process that will help maximize the value of current property within a timeline that meets your specific needs.
There's no doubt that this can be a stressful process, but after successfully selling 100s of homes, we've identified the smoothest processes, most effective marketing strategies and negotiation techniques to ensure the highest sale price with the least amount of hassle. Contact us today for a no obligation consultation.
Senior Options
Connect with experts to discuss senior living options. Knowing where to begin is the hardest part, so we've included a few helpful resources below:
Home Hazards
Asbestos - Asbestos.com provides a Guide to Asbestos in The Home ... it outlines common asbestos locations, related heath concerns and how to deal with asbestos when it's found. Tips on how to hire an asbestos remover can also be found at asbestos.com.
Lead Paint - Slowly phased out in the 1960s and 1970s, lead paint was ultimately outlawed in residential use in 1978. Consequently, all homes older than 1978 are suspect; however, there are many ways to mitigate lead paint and costs can vary. In recent years, the government has eased mitigation requirements to encourage lead compliance. The below sites provide additional information about lead paint safety ... you can even search property to see if it's been tested for lead paint.
Mass.gov - Search property testing history
Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program’s Lead Safe Homes 1.0 database
New England Lead Prevention - Information for home buyers, tenants, landlords, etc.
The Real Reason Summer Is Still a Strong Time to Sell in Greater Boston
Why Summer Buyers Are Serious Buyers
If you have been waiting for the "right time" to list your home, here is something worth knowing: summer buyers are often the most motivated buyers of the year. Families with school-age children are working against a real deadline. They need to close, move, and get settled before Labor Day. That urgency translates directly into serious offers and faster decisions.
You are not dealing with casual browsers in July. You are dealing with people who have a hard stop on their timeline, and that works in your favor as a seller.
Your Home Has Never Looked Better
Summer is when curb appeal peaks. Your landscaping is full and green, flowers are in bloom, and your outdoor spaces, decks, patios, and yards, are showing at their absolute best. Buyers touring homes in July can picture themselves hosting, relaxing, and living in that space in a way that a bare-tree February listing simply cannot compete with.
First impressions happen at the driveway. Right now, yours is working overtime for you.
Equity and Market Conditions Are Aligned
Greater Boston homeowners who have been in their homes for several years are sitting on significant equity. Mid-year is a natural moment to take stock of what your property is worth and whether the numbers support a move you have been considering. At the same time, buyers who spent months waiting on the sidelines hoping for rate relief are now entering the market, having recalibrated their expectations. More active buyers means more competition for your listing.
The window where buyer motivation is high and your home shows best is now. Combining those two forces is what creates strong sale prices.
Ready to make a move this summer? Let's connect — call 617-433-9225 or visit mikehughesteam.com.
Other Useful Tools
Financing ... everyone's budget and cash flow is different. Whether you you get paid on a salary, hourly, bonus or commission basis, understanding your monthly obligation is critical when buying a home.
Here is a link to a mortgage calculator to help you start your planning.
Explore A Career in Real Estate!
Real estate can be a very rewarding career ... each day we have the opportunity to meet and help new people! Being able to help someone start a new stage of life is an extremely gratifying experience.
It's relatively easy to get started, but knowing where and how to start is the biggest challenge. Unfortunately, the state licensing exam doesn't cover any marketing or business planning ... so new agents are often left to sink or swim! In 2023, the National Association of Realtors estimates 10,000 agents are being forced to leave the business each month!
After being in business for 20+ years, I've been able to help many buyers, sellers AND agents succeed. Getting started the right way with the right company can make or break an new agent. eXp Realty is now selling more homes than any other brokerage, so we have tools and training to help you succeed. Moreover, it would be my pleasure to introduce you to the company's tools, answer any questions that you have about the business and share my systems and training so that you are able to quickly launch your new business. Let's connect!