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The Following Articles are Especially Helpful if you are a first time buyer

How do I know what price range I can afford in a house?

There are many resources on the web which will calculate your mortgage payment on a house at different lending rates, or you can call a mortgage broker and they will help read more

House Styles of New England

There are sixteen recognized house types in the MLS-PIN serving Metrowest Boston. Read on to find out what are the defining characteristics of each style.   read more

Things You Can Do to Ensure a Smooth Home Purchase

There are a few things that you can do to help make the process go as smoothly as possible

Check your credit: Before you apply for a home loan, regardless of your credit, it's a smart idea to obtain a copy of your credit report from the three major credit bureaus  read more

Top Buying Strategies

My current list of favorites

GET “PRE-APPROVED”: Do you want to get the best house you can for the least amount of money? If so (and who doesn't), make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible.    read more

The Buying Process

The complete process is simple once you understand the steps

Pre-approval or Pre-commitment Letter: Provided by a lending institution to indicate the mortgage amount you qualify for. This process is best accomplished prior to beginning the search for a home, and a copy of the letter  read more

Why It Makes Sense to  Own Your Own Home

You've probably seen lots of financial arguments about why you should own your own home rather than rent. This includes budgeting (no rent increases) and the tax savings you'll most likely have. Here are some reasons you probably haven't heard.   read more

Thinking About Buying Your First Home?

Several factors should be considered when purchasing a home...Your Financial Health, your credit & the home's affordability.  Is now the right time financially for you to buy a home?  read more

What is a Condominium (condo)?

A condominium is a type of ownership in real property where all of the owners own the property, common areas and buildings together, with the exception of the interior of the unit to which they have title. Said another way, When you buy a condo, you have  read more

The types of home inspections and their implications to you?

What is involved in a Home Inspection, and why is it done? Once you have found a house you like and have agreed on a price with the seller, you have the right to have the house inspected by a licensed home inspector. read more

Getting an Offer, is it Valid?

Offers can be on forms or on the back of an envelope but need to be complete

What is the minimum an offer should contain? The Offer Contract can take on many forms and appearances, but must be in writing and include the following: read more

What Should I Bring to the Closing?

If you bring the following, you should have everything you need. New Deed drawn up by your attorney. (sellers)  read more

As an experienced buyers agent, I'm ready to help you find a home in any price range or style.

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