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2013
Franklin Massachusetts Homes--When a Discount Is Not a Bargain Remember back when you were a teenager and could finally buy your own clothes? Of course the items you bought were the discounted type and you definitely got what you paid for... they didn't really last that long but your budget would...
05/30/2013
What Massachusetts Sellers Really Want. My seventeen years as a Franklin, Massachusetts Realtor have taught me alot of things. Some of what I have learned about pet tarantulas is not so pleasant but mostly I have been educated by my many buyers and sellers. Here is an abbreviated list of what s...
05/29/2013
Ready to buy in Franklin, Massachusetts? Here are the steps to take for an easy, stress-free home purchase: If you are buying with a significant other, sit down to discuss your wants/needs in a home. Make a "must have" list and a "would like" list to help you prioritize. This may get tweaked l...
05/22/2013
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As a Franklin, MA Realtor of 17 years I have seen several real estate cycles but the latest trend has been the least common. Lately I have observed buyers engaging in "panic buying" in a variety of greater Boston communities. The past few months in Franklin, MA real estate and surrounding towns ...
05/21/2013
Lowering Your Interest Rate by Less Than 1 Percent Can Make a Difference Low interest rates, which were at an average of 3.67 percent as of April 12, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), aren't going to stick around for long. In fact, the MBA predicts that interest rates will reac...
05/14/2013
Many Franklin, Massachusetts sellers would rather spend money on updating their flowers, front steps and lawn than pay for a pre-home sale inspection. As a bargain hunter myself I can completely understand not wanting to spend money when not necessary but it is precisely for this reason why a h...
05/13/2013
A free report from the Multiple Listing Service (MLSPIN) shows median sales prices are up in most Norfolk County towns of Massachusetts. In fact, Franklin, MA real estate data shows a 16.8% sales price increase over the same time last year. As expected, fewer homes have sold due to limited inv...
05/08/2013