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Should you take out a loan to buy your new home?

I would assume very few of us are able to plunk down half a million dollars cash for a new home. However, you might be in the situation where you could take the money out of your retirement fund, or some other way. Should you? Or, should you borrow as much as you can,...

Experts unsure of housing market direction over next six months

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We definitely had an uptick in business, in the city of Boston, over the past thirty to forty-five days, based on real data as well as on information I’ve gathered from other agents. Whether or not this improvement will continue is anyone’s guess. Experts...

Buy your next home for cash? You should be so lucky

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If you could, should you buy your next home with cash, or take out a mortgage loan? The answer seems pretty simple and obvious, if you think about it. The interest deduction on first (and second) home mortgage loans will help you out, but only by your income tax...

The state of the real estate market

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Added: Does anybody remember the old days when home buyers actually made sizable down payments, often 20% or more, when they bought their first house? New national survey research reveals just how dated and quaint that concept has become in today’s market,...

Mortgage loan rates to stay steady this year, probably

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Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke addressed the US Senate today, giving his semi-annual address. Basically, he doesn’t see inflation getting out of hand, right now, but is still watching it, closely. This is good news for anyone looking for a mortgage loan,...

Help for first-time homebuyers from MassHousing

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MassHousing is a great resource for first-time homebuyers – all homebuyers, actually. Here’s just some of the information you can find on their website: # How to Buy A Home # Pre-Qualify for a Mortgage # Loans for Home Buyers # Mortgage Insurance # Homes...