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7 Tips To Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in... Read More
Selling Your Connecticut House
Even with rising mortgage interest rates, the current market puts you in a good position if you’re considering selling your Connecticut house. This is because the inventory of available houses for sale in the state is still well below the buying demand. While selling your Connecticut house is similar to selling in other states, Connecticut... Read More
Closing Costs in Rhode Island
You’ve found your dream home, saved for your down payment, and secured a mortgage. Now, as the closing approaches, you have one last obstacle: closing costs. Closing costs are all the administrative and legal services you’ll need to pay for to complete your Home Buying adventure. For convenience’s sake, along with your down payment, you’ll... Read More
Top 10 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts
If you’re considering moving to the Bay State, you’re in luck. Massachusetts is home to a wide variety of vibrant and welcoming communities, each with unique advantages. From bustling metropolises to quiet coastal towns, there’s something for everyone in Massachusetts. There are so many amazing cities and towns that it’s almost impossible to choose the top... Read More
Buy Now Or Rent Longer? 5 Questions To Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely easy, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high. Add... Read More
Fall Home Selling Checklist
When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out. A real estate professional can help you decide what to focus on to make that happen. Read More
How A Temporary Mortgage Buydown Can Help You Purchase A Home
If you’re in the market to buy a new home, rising mortgage interest rates may make it more difficult for you to get an affordable mortgage. However, to combat these rates and help buyers secure a home with a payment that is within their budget, many lenders are leveraging a mortgage product known as a... Read More
How To Shop For Real Estate In MA: 10 Tips for Buyers
Are you thinking about moving to Massachusetts? Maybe you’re moving to Massachusetts for a job or to be closer to family and want to buy a home. Perhaps you’ve lived in the state for years, and you’re tired of renting. Whatever your reason, Massachusetts has a lot to offer for first time home buyers and... Read More
These Rhode Island Real Estate Schools Will Prep You For A Real Estate Career
Have you thought about starting a new career, making more money, and having more time, freedom, and flexibility? If so, you should seriously consider getting a real estate license and becoming a real estate agent! You might wonder, is it worth it? We think the answer is a resounding YES – and in this blog,... Read More
The Keller Williams Realty Advantage Over the Competition
One of the most significant decisions you have to make when buying or selling a house is choosing which real estate agency to work with. With a few hundred agencies and over 6,443 real estate agents in Rhode Island, there are many to choose from. So how do you choose? Here at Spectrum Real Estate... Read More