by Michelle J. Lane If you were reading my newsletters from last spring, you will recall that I spoke (ok maybe there was some whining in there) about the dearth of inventory. Overall in the spring of 2013,…
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My clients bought a home in Wellesley that was once grand, but by the time they bought it, not so grand. It was an Estate sale that had every member of the extended family crammed into any free space…
No, these are not alien pods that pop out grandmother aliens. These are hospital size structures that get dropped into your backyard to give your elderly parent an option to living in their children’s home or a nursing home. The…
From Erin of the Boston Globe By: Michelle J.Lane Realtor This article is written for the entire Massachusetts market. My take on the greater Boston area specifically is that we saw the biggest boom in the spring and summer.…
Strong Month for Massachusetts Housing Market in August as Sales and Prices Move Up From the Mass Association of Realtors The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that buying activity remained strong through late spring/early summer as single-family…
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Like most Americans, it’s home equity, not stock equity, that will pad my bank account when I hit the retirement finish line. About two-thirds of Americans invest in home ownership, but only half of us invest in stocks. (I suspect…
Skip the rake and attach a mulching blade to your mower. The shredded leaves will protect and feed your lawn during winter. Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall lawn care is the make-it or break-it season…
I found this funny and useful article on Marketwatch. Full article at http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-things-boomers-wont-tell-you-2013-07-12 – good information for those wondering how your house fits into your retirement years. Or for those of you who will be responsible for selling your parents’ home.…
Boston’s Best Places to Live 2013: The Boom Is Back!. Throughout Boston, the upside-down real estate market is but a distant, unpleasant memory. Bidding wars are once again erupting, houses are selling for above asking price, and some homeowners…