Here’s What’s Ahead in Real Estate for 2026
As the calendar turns and we step into 2026, I want to extend warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
Looking back, 2025 was a solid year for real estate in the Pioneer Valley Region of Western Massachusetts. We continued to see strong interest from both local and out-of-state [...]
The purpose of this new law is to ensure that every buyer has the opportunity to fully understand the condition of a home and to have a home inspection without worrying about losing out to another buyer who waives this contingency. Buyer agents can no longer advise clients to waive a home inspection as a way to make [...]
The real estate market in Franklin County, MA continues to show steady activity and resilience, even as the national housing market adjusts to rising interest rates and broader economic shifts. While the rapid price increases of recent years have started to level off, demand remains strong, especially for well-maintained single-family homes in [...]
Making the decision to move as a senior can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're downsizing, relocating to be closer to family, or seeking a home better suited to your lifestyle, planning and preparation are key to ensuring a smooth [...]
As we step into 2025, the real estate market is poised for another transformative year. With shifting market conditions, evolving buyer expectations, and new trends emerging, there’s a lot to look forward to for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're considering a move or simply curious about the landscape, here's a look at the key real [...]
In December 2023, The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) saw the lowest recorded number of single-family homes and condominiums for sale in a given month in Massachusetts since it began reporting monthly housing date in 2004. Additional data provided by MAR showed that "the median sales price for single-family homes increased by [...]
When it comes to putting your home on the market, you might be wondering whether it is necessary or worth it to stage your home. Staging a home is the process where you clean, remove clutter, and make minor repairs on both the exterior and interior of your home. This might involve adding a fresh coat of paint to certain walls, mowing the [...]
There’s no denying there’s a lot going on in the housing market this season. That may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking, and the data that helps answer them so you can make a confident [...]
If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a [...]
According to John Burns Consulting, 58.7% of homes in the U.S. have at least 60% equity, and 42.1% of all homes in this country are mortgage-free, meaning they’re owned free and clear.
CoreLogic also notes the average equity mortgaged homes have right now is $177,000. That’s a tremendous amount of forced savings for homeowners in today’s [...]
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