Do you need a remodeling permit?
Remodeling projects are a great way to boost your home value as you get ready to sell your house. But keep in mind that when you make home improvements on your Boston property, you may need to get a permit first. For example, here are 5 home improvement […]
Do you know the different types of real estate?
Sometimes you’re not selling a house. Real estate transactions also include home sales and sales of other types of property. It is important to consider what type of property you have when you start the selling process in Boston. Types of property include:
Residential: When […]
The emotional toll of inheriting a house
Making decisions about an inherited house is difficult while grieving. The house is a tangible link to the deceased, and selling it can be harrowing. It’s normal to want to keep the house, even though you may live far away or can’t afford it. The reality is […]
Sisters Margaret and Ann from Peabody sit down with We Buy Ugly Houses® Boston to discuss why they made the hard but necessary decision to sell their family home.
A We Buy Ugly Houses® review
In the above video, sisters Ann and Margaret of Peabody, Massachusetts provide a We Buy Ugly Houses® review and discuss their […]
Downsizing your house? Consider selling “as is.”
Thinking about downsizing? Downsizing your home can be a liberating and practical decision, especially as you’re nearing retirement. When you're considering how to downsize your home, selling your house "as is" can be a great option. Selling “as is” means no repairs or renovations are needed beforehand. […]
What is a home inspection?
When selling a house in Boston, there’s a lot to consider. It’s important to understand exactly what an inspection is and why most home sales include a house inspection as part of the process. An inspection is required by the mortgage company for the potential buyer of the house. […]
Beware of illegal roadside signs advertising cash house investors.
You’ve seen those signs staked along the roadway and median strips, or tacked onto utility poles: “Cash for houses” or a variation thereof. Those are called “bandit signs,” and they are illegal in Boston. Erecting signs on public property is against the law and subject […]
What does the 2023 housing market look like in Boston?
After a long stream of quick selling and increasing prices, it seems like the market has finally started to slow down.
The end of 2022 saw a decline in house sales. According to Boston.com, November saw 3,806 single-family house sales, a 29% year-over-year (YoY) […]
Selling a house to a cash buyer is becoming increasingly commonplace and preferable.
Have you been considering selling your house in the Boston area? Apart from selling it yourself or using a real estate agent, you have another choice: cash home buyers. Cash home buyers are growing in popularity, and there are good reasons […]
It happens. A relative died and didn't leave behind instructions on how to handle their estate with an attorney or another legal representative. You want to sell their house, but the state needs to verify who the new owner should be.
You're not the only one to go through this. The good news is […]