The Commerce Department recently reported housing starts in the Boston North Shore housing market and other parts of the U.S. dropped to a seven month low in October. And while single-family home construction in the South fell, a greater-than-expected surge in building permits indicate housing is still relatively strong. A Closer Look at Boston North […]
Statistics show nearly 75% of homeowners took on do-it-yourself (DIY) Boston North Shore home improvements in the past three years. According to a recent survey from Zillow Digs, 40% of them regretted that decision. It’s an age-old question: Should you hire a professional remodeler or do a project yourself? Getting the job done right the first time by somebody who knows how to […]
If the Boston North Shore real estate market isn’t confusing enough at times, many people have misconceptions that make it even more so. Often these myths dissuade others from entering the home buying or home selling maze. Don’t believe everything you hear. Here are a few popular real estate myths. Boston North Shore Real Estate – Misconceptions Myth: With […]
When you think about “shopping” in December, it’s normally in retail stores, not the Boston North Shore home buying market. However, the month of December could be a great time to shop for a new home. This may be especially true for potential buyers who may have been outbid during the more active home buying […]
Rent increases seem to be the norm rather than the exception in the Boston North Shore housing market. While increases affect renters at all income levels, those near the bottom are being hardest hit. Rent Inflation Affects Boston North Shore Housing Higher rents are having a greater impact on the lower-cost housing units than on the higher-cost […]
