Holiday Fun in Boston 2018

December is only a few days away and already all of Boston, MA is transformed by the holiday season. Holiday lights, tree-lighting ceremonies, and all-around holiday fun are to be found all around. Looking for something fun to do with friends and family in the upcoming weeks to celebrate the season? Even better, looking for something FREE to do to celebrate the season? Here is a sampling of some local free favorites to help keep your days merry and bright.

Blink! This year’s show is all-new with more lights, more music, more color, more sound and more fun! Faneuil Hall Marketplace will be lit up by more than 350,000 Christmas lights. Daily, every half hour starting at 4:30, now through the holidays, Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Holiday Lights at the Greenway Carousel. Check out the holiday lights for free and take a spin on the Greenway Carousel if you choose.  December 1^st – January 1^st, 200 State Street, Boston MA.

Santa Speedo Run. This is a great event for those with a sense of humor. The race is only a mile so very little athleticism is needed. What you must be willing to do is run in public wearing only a Speedo and a Santa hat. It does fill up quickly so register soon! Whiskey's, 885 Boylston Street, Boston. December 8^th, Doors open at 10am, race at 1pm with a post-run party to follow. 

Shop! Without a doubt, shopping is one of the top things to do in Boston in December!  Stores sparkle with holiday lights and colorful decorations, and everyone is in a festive spirit. Lots of pre-Christmas and after-Christmas discounts add to the thrill of the hunt. Sure, it’s not FREE, but, window shopping is fun too. Maybe you’ll find the perfect gift for that special someone.

I hope you enjoy this Boston,MA holiday season with your friends and family. Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent if you have any Boston,MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Your Boston Home Closing

After spending the last several months finding the perfect Boston home and negotiating the perfect deal you may think that your work is done with your new home.  The contract is signed, the mortgage is approved, what else is there to do? The next important step: the closing! Boston home closings aren’t always smooth sailing so here are some tips for ensuring your closing goes smoothly without any hiccups.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! A week before closing make sure to talk to the people representing you. Make sure that they have all the info that they need from you. Don't worry about bothering your loan officer or Boston real estate agent to ensure everyone is on the same page. Ask whether you will need a certified check, personal check, or if they need it wired. Depending on the amount of your down-payment either of these options are preferred.

Review the documents in advance. Another great way to be prepared for your Boston home closing is to review the documents in advance. You can ask the lender to provide them to you, most will do so automatically. By looking at the documents, you’ll be prepared with any questions you need to ask, prior to closing. Don't assume that all the information is correct either. Anticipate human error and double check everything.

Take the day off. A smooth closing may take less than 30 minutes, but, you won't know for sure until it's done. There may be delays, especially if it is the end of the month. Don't plan to do the closing during your lunch break. Take the day off to ensure you have plenty of time and are not in a rush to get back to work.

If you are still searching for that perfect Boston home, let a local expert help you out. Buying a home is an exciting and complex adventure. It can also be a very time-consuming and costly one if you're not familiar with all aspects of the process. So, taking the time to learn about the process and your options is critical to making the best-informed choices to achieve your own Boston real estate goals.

My specialty is working closing with my clients as a consultant (not just an “agent”) to provide the information and education critical to make those informed choices—at every step throughout the process. My comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful. Please feel free to contact me, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Why do you need a Boston Real Estate Agent?

Buying or selling a home can be quite an adventure. If you are in the market to buy a home in Boston you likely could go it alone and purchase your dream home, but why should you? This is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life, and you need a Boston real estate agent if you want to do it right. In today’s Boston real estate market the reasons for needing a professional have been strengthened, due to the projections of higher mortgage interest rates and home prices as the market continues to pick up steam. Here are 5 reasons not to go it alone.

1. What do you do with all this paperwork? A Boston real estate agent is an expert in their market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality.

2. You found your house, now what? There are over 230 possible actions that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before?

3. Are you a good negotiator? Any time you buy or sell a home, you’re going to encounter negotiations—don’t you want a savvy and professional negotiator on your side to seal the best deal for you?

4. What is the home worth? You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you the truth as to your home’s value. A Boston real estate agent will look at comparable homes in the same neighborhood to see what your home is worth in today’s market. 

5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market? A Boston real estate agent will have their finger on the pulse of the market and know best how to guide you through your home sale or home buying process. 

This is the biggest financial (and possibly emotional) decision of your life and guiding you through it isn’t a responsibility real estate agents take lightly. As a Boston real estate agent, I am well versed in what it takes to get the job done. Please contact a Boston real estate agent when you are ready to start the buying or selling process. I look forward to hearing from you!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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