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April 2012 Market Outlook

Highlights Despite one “noisy” month, the outlook is for the labor market this year is to remain on track with an increase in job growth over 2011 and a  further acceleration in 2013. The first quarter of 2012 registered…

Home Prices Expected to Stagnate at least through 2013

Economists polled by Reuters are predicting that prices will stay stagnant through 2013.   If you recall, I’ve been predicting that it could take another 5 years, so  I am certainly not going to argue with this assessment.  BUT, I would say that here in…

Boston Ranks #3 in Best Cities to Raise a Family

3. Boston, MA Historic Boston made Parenting Magazine’s Top 10 list for education and ranked high in the health category as well. Boston public schools spend a whopping $23,000 per student (the national average is $9,000), and the city is…

Market Indicators as of Sept 2011

As we all know, the key market indicators are important in understanding where the real estate market is headed.  More important, what is the market doing right now.  Home sellers need to understand the market from week-to-week, month-to-month so that…

Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home

The Internal Revenue Service has some important information to share with individuals who have sold or are about to sell their home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude…

Home Sales Report for January 2011

According to the National Association of Realtors, the uptrend in existing-home sales continues, with January sales rising for the third consecutive month with a pace that is now above year-ago levels. Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include…

Newton Workshop on Saving Original Wooden Windows

Saturday, March 12, 1-4 pm SAVING YOUR ORIGINAL WOODEN WINDOWS Do your old windows need some help? Come to this hands-on workshop and learn about restoring your old wooden windows instead of replacing them. Historic window expert Ryan Pirro…

Seller Testimonial – Brighton

Well Michelle, it’s over. I want to thank you for all your efforts in the sale of 28 Litchfield. You have been an absolute God-send! I feel very privileged to have worked with you.  I’m so glad that Shannon…