Perfect Paint to Sell Your Boston Home

One of the most important rules of thumb when you’re preparing your Boston home for sale is to look at it from a buyer’s point of view, not just from your own. Nowhere is that truer than in the wall colors you choose. You may love strong colors and have very stylish décor that goes with them, but color can present several drawbacks when it comes to sell your Boston home. 
 
Of course, that doesn’t mean you should always paint all the rooms boring beige before you put a house on the market. In fact, that could conceivably have the opposite effect, making a house seem plain-Jane (especially if it’s limited in architectural detail or is under-furnished). The ideal is to choose colors with just the right touch of life to them: neutral enough to present a blank canvas, but interesting enough to add some character. Some picks from the experts include the following colors for all around livability and great for resale on sell your Boston home.

• Shale, by Benjamin Moore
• Accessible Beige, by Sherwin-Williams
• Montpelier Ashlar Gray, by Valspar
• French Grey, by Behr
• Alexandra Beige, by Benjamin Moore
  

Are you ready to sell your Boston home? I’d be happy to work with you to give you a comparative market analysis of your home and speak about timing your sale just right. A Boston, MA real estate agent will have their finger on the pulse of the market and know the best way to proceed. Contact a Boston, MA real estate agent today! We hope to hear from you soon.

Lucas Garofalo

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Four Reasons to Buy a Boston Home Now

The spring market is booming and we have been experiencing a great spring real estate market here in Boston. If you are debating moving up to your dream Boston home, you may not want to delay. Here are four great reasons to consider listing your current home and moving up to your dream home now, instead of waiting. 
 
1. Buyer Demand is High & Inventory is Low
Recent numbers show that buyer demand is at the highest peak experienced in years, and inventory for sale is at a 4.5-month supply, which is still much lower than the 6 months needed for a historically normal market. Listing your Boston home today can greatly increase exposure to buyers who are ready to act. 
 
2. Prices Will Continue to Rise
Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting for your current home’s value to increase before selling could price you out of your new home if you aren’t careful. 
 
3. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Still Near Record Lows
Interest rates have remained below 4% for some time now and are substantially lower than the rate previous generations paid when getting a mortgage. Just this past week 30 year mortgage rates have fallen to 3.4. 
 
4. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life
Why do you want to move in the first place? Have you always wanted to live in a certain neighborhood? Would you like to be closer to your family? 
 
If the right thing for you and your family is to move up to the home of your dreams this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings. Selling your current Boston home before you buy your dream home can be quite an adventure, you can benefit from the help of a real estate professional. When you are ready, contact a Boston real estate agent. 
 

Lucas Garofalo

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Boston, MA Home Sale Report

We have been experiencing a great spring real estate market in Boston, MA. According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Existing Home Sales Report, existing home sales bounced back in March and remain up from a year ago. This is due in part from big gains in the Northeast and Boston, MA. Homes were on market for an average of 47 days in March. This is less than the 59 days reported in February and lower than the average of 52 days reported last year, March 2015.

Buyer demand remains strong. The inventory of homes available in Boston, MA for sale remains low. I recently shared that home equity gains in Boston, MA are up, as well as across the country. We are experiencing tremendous growth in the market in 2016. Now is the time to take advantage! As an experienced real estate agent, I can do a comparative market analysis to show you what your home is worth in this market. There is no better time than the present to become active in the Boston, MA real estate market! 
 
When you are ready to sell your Boston, MA home, contact a Boston, MA real estate agent. I am committed to providing you with the highest quality service. You deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. I hope to speak with you soon! 
 

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Boston, MA – Smart Start to Homebuying

Are you ready to buy a home in Boston, MA? Be prepared: With inventory tight and prices rising, this is a tricky time to be entering the market as a first time homebuyer in Boston, MA. You may worry that you will be challenged while competing against more seasoned buyers when it comes time to put in an offer. Here are some smart moves that are recommended as you begin to enter the housing market.

Credit. Lock up your financials now and clean up your credit and save for a bigger down payment so that you’ll qualify for the best mortgage rate and avoid any fees. For the best loan rates you’ll need a score of 740 or better so aim high. You can boost yours by paying down credit cards and avoiding any late payments. 
 
Alternative Mortgage Options. If you can’t get close to the 20% down payment or you have a mid-range credit score you can look into alternative mortgage options that can allow you to put down as little as 3.5%. Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac launched programs last year that can help. 
 
Pre-Approval. Getting a pre-approval means that a mortgage lender has checked your credit and verified your income and assets. This can give you a step up with the competition. 
 
Get a Buyers Agent. A qualified Boston, MA real estate agent can help you find listings and guide you through the financing, inspections, and price negotiations. Best of all their services are free to you since the home seller pays the commission.
Buying or selling a home can be quite an adventure. Whether you are in the market to sell your Boston, MA home or you are wanting to buy a home in Boston, MA you will benefit from the help of a real estate professional. When you are ready, contact a Boston, MA real estate agent real estate agent.

Lucas Garofalo

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