Whether you're a first time buyer or you've been through the home buying process several times, there's one critical question that always comes up when you finally walk into a home that immediately has you planning your first dinner party and future holiday get togethers - how much do I offer?  Of course, market conditions and financing are [...]

If you're planning on selling your home, you might be drawn to the perceived cost savings of listing it without a real estate agent, but according to data from The National Association of Realtors, a home on the market listed "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) takes longer to sell (and eventually sells for less) than homes represented by a real estate professional.  A recent [...]

As the landlord of a tenanted property, you have a lot to think about if you're looking to sell.  There's the obvious - how do you make sure the tenants keep the home clean and organized for pictures and showings - but you also have contractual, and possible legal obligations to consider, and decisions to make about how to market the home to [...]

You don't need a major renovation to increase the value of your listing. There are plenty of inexpensive  improvements that can yield a generous return.  Today's Tuesday Tip, 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Listing comes to us from Realtor Mag, the official magazine of The National Association of Realtors, and offers 5 simple ways to increase the value of your home by up to [...]

The Federal Reserve has indicated that there will be a gradual rise in rates throughout 2015 and into next year. Here's a quick summary of what that means for buyers and [...]

The upside to winter storms like Juno: all day pajama wearing, cozy movie marathons and extra indoor family time.  The downside: being buried inside your home until you muster the energy to dig your way out.  But luckily, the folks at [...]

This week's Tuesday Tip is inspired by Curbed Boston's "Listing Photo Fails" section.  Take a look at this week's photos and join us as we ask a collective "what the ...?"

Your home might have a stellar layout and be riddled with personality, but unless its photographed at its best and marketed in an effective and unique way - it's likely [...]

Buying a home can be an enjoyable, minimally stressful experience, but if you don't have the right team in place and haven't prepared for the process, it can be quite the opposite.  Today's Tuesday Tip comes to us from the folks at Zillow (www.zillow.com), who've put together a [...]

Welcoming a New Year tends to inspire people to make changes and jazz things up a bit.  It's the perfect time of year to create a new feel for a particular room in your home, or add the accents that have made it feel incomplete (and as a huge bonus, you'll get great deals on post-holiday sales).   Here are a couple thoughts for how to find [...]

If you live in the city, chances are it's going to be tough for you to venture out into the wilderness to Paul Bunyan yourself a Christmas tree.  It's a romantic idea, but impractical for most.  Today's Tip offers [...]