Property Taxes are driving folks out of where they have lived forever
Monday, January 30
I know that forever is a long time, however property taxes are really a burden on many. Everyone is excited when the value of their home goes up!!!!! This means they made a good investment decision and they are wealthier than they were before. They have an appreciating asset which in most cases ...
Would you sell a stake in the future of your home for the Downpayment?
Wednesday, December 14
https://www.newsbreak.com/news... Read this one! How about this concept? eg. You don't have a big downpayment available, now a Hedge Fund will "give it to you in exchange for Equity" This has worked in Business for years but now they are looking to do it with residential housing. These companies ...
1 in 12 homes bought in 2022 are underwater!!! Watch out
Wednesday, December 14
https://drive.google.com/file/... Who is shocked with this revelation? That was quick wasn't it? The key here is to buy places you plan to hold for a period of time. If you don't plan to hold a property for 5 years, you probably shouldn't be buying it. The good news is the MA market is better th...
Top economists thoughts on the Housing market 11/26/2022
Wednesday, December 14
I always like to read an article, then let it sit a bit and see if I still agree with it. How about this one from 11/26/22 https://markets.businessinside... Basically these Economists are saying that prices are really going to fall in Housing. Do we agree? YES, but only in some markets and only i...
Top 10 markets for 2023
Wednesday, December 14
https://www.realtor.com/resear... Can you believe that Worcester is ranked the 4th best Housing Market in the US positioned for Growth in 2023, they are predicting 2.5% Sales Growth and 10.6% price Growth What we are seeing in the multi market is that prices are holding strong since most buyers ...
The Research Bureau Report December 2022
Wednesday, December 14
https://www.wrrb.org/news/2022... This is a big document but well worth the read. The big takeaway here is that RENTERS are COST BURDENED Basically that means they spend too much on rent so they don't have $ left over for other things, food, utilities, car, insurance etc. Should we be raising our...