The Boston North Shore economy is full of them –– older Americans who collectively have more debt than ever before. Baby boomers who’ve lived in the generation of rising housing prices, more expensive cars, and the staggering cost of higher education, now find themselves nearing retirement owing money. Recent data released by the Federal Reserve […]
The Boston North Shore home selling arena can be an unsavory and downright scary place sometimes. Especially if you discover your home has issues that could have been avoided before you bought it. While most home sellers and their agents are respectable and above-board, there are those who aren’t. Here are four problems some sellers often […]
Boston North Shore homeowners are enjoying higher home values and are using their equity to take cash out of their properties by refinancing. Surprisingly, however, they are doing it conservatively –– more than any other time in recent history. A closer look reveals why that may be the case. “Take Only What You Need” – Boston […]
Boston North Shore home buying is competitive. Jockeying for position has some purchasers using a bold new tactic: personal letters sent to the seller of the home they want. Let’s look at why this phenomenon exists –- and whether it’s right for you. Boston North Shore Home Buying Becomes Personal Most real estate agents agree it’s rare […]
It’s almost time for filing Boston North Shore tax returns and the IRS would like you to be aware of some changes before you file your 2015 returns. First, due to the Emancipation Day federal holiday in Washington, DC the filing deadline will be Monday, April 18th this year. When you do get ready to […]
