Boston Consumer Confidence and the Economy and the Boston Real Estate Market Confidence. In the final analysis, citizen or consumer confidence in the economy, including in the Boston real estate market, is the most significant element that needs to be in place in order for their to be a true economic rebound and a lasting [...]
Commercial Mortgage Failure Rate Highest in 20 Years: Pace May Slow in Last Quarter Although there has been some positive news regarding Boston real estate over the course of the past month or so, there has also been at least some mixed news as well. For example, the Wall Street Journal has now reported that [...]
Improvement in Massachusetts 30 Year Mortgage Rates: Boston Real Estate Market Benefits from More Favorable Mortgage Rates Over the course of the past year a good deal of attention has been paid to the 30 year mortgage rate in the Bay State when contrasted with the rate in other states in the country. According to [...]
New Housing Starts Jumps in June Nationwide: Increase in Building Permits Seen in Boston Real Estate Market and Across U.S. Although the economy continues to be something of a mixed bag, the Boston real estate market and others across the United States received some positive news in June. New housing starts and permits for construction [...]
The Importance of a Reliable Boston Home Inspection before you buy Boston Condos, Boston Apartments, or Boston Houses Whether you are just starting the home-buying search, or you are ready to sign on the dotted line, you should keep in mind the importance of a qualified Boston Home Inspection. A licensed Inspector can assure you [...]
How to Prepare for Closing A checklist of both mandatory and optional tasks to complete before a closing. • Give several days notice for closing settlement date • Survey the property to delineate boundaries • Obtain homeowner’s insurance and bring your policy to the closing • Conduct termite inspection • Insure continuous service from utility [...]
With several free Web sites that allow you one free credit report per year, you have no excuse not to get into the habit of an annual check. Reviewing your report once a year is the simple way to prevent unfortunate credit consequences down the road. What is a credit report vs. a credit score? [...]
With plenty of office space, relatively affordable rent, accessible public transportation, and views of the Boston Harbor, Charlestown has a lot going for it as it recruits new tenant companies. Currently, four small companies are considering relocation to Charlestown, and recent move-ins include Dimagi, an international health care consulting start-up and Cogito Health Inc., a [...]
Burger King and McDonald’s may soon be taken out of the mix of Fenway-area food options. Owners are considering replacing the fast-food eateries, which seem almost as quintessentially connected to baseball as hot dogs and beer, with something distinctly more upscale. The property owner of the Burger King site is contemplating the development of a [...]