Okay, for those of you interesting in the whole “Buy vs. Rent” thing, I found a new study that seems to provide a good way of comparing the costs of both. A Formula The formula for the annual cost of home ownership, also known in the housing literature as...
Mass.: New Agency Disclosure Forms Required National Association of Realtors – Under regulations that go into effect on July 1, all real estate practitioners in Massachusetts must use a new mandatory agency disclosure that aims to bring clarity to agency...
Housing more affordable, Fed study says Well here’s an interesting spin on the high cost of real estate. Because of low interest rates and increases in personal income, the cost of housing has actually DECREASED over the past two decades. Source: Bubble?...
Whoa – I missed this story last week…yep, this would affect a lot of people… By Kenneth R. Harney, Boston Herald wire n WASHINGTON – Is Congress about to kill a popular rule that allows you to deduct interest paid on home-equity loans...
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors Has put together a very useful pamphlet on buying and selling a home in Massachusetts. Lots of helpful information. If you would like to download a copy to read later, click on the title, below (warning, .pdf). A Consumers...
The Boston Herald ran a story today about the “spring market”. Pretty much, most people look for condos in the city during the months of April and May. However, the season started late, this year; I’m not sure why. I think sellers were waiting...