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Not every homebuyer is looking for the largest house on the block. Many people want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, condos can be a smart way to enter homeownership without stretching your budget. For downsizers, they […]
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If you tried buying a home a couple of years ago, you probably remember the chaos all too well. Homes were hitting the market and disappearing almost instantly, sometimes in just hours. Buyers had to drop everything to run to a showing, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else already had an offer in
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According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home is out of
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If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are hoping home prices
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If you’re searching for the right home, or hoping to get better pricing or financing options, it might be time to take a closer look at new construction. In today’s market, newly built homes could be one of the most promising opportunities available. Here at Real Estate Exchange, here’s what we’re seeing: Roughly one in
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Lately, we’ve been seeing more and more buyers exploring multi-generational living, and it’s not just a passing trend. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a record-breaking 17% of homebuyers are purchasing homes with the intention of living with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share NAR has ever reported. So,
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Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan. They’re designed to help you
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If you’ve been house hunting over the past couple of years, you probably felt like finding the right home was nearly impossible. Inventory was low, competition was high, and the whole process could be exhausting. But now, we’re finally starting to see a shift. Across the country, and here in Massachusetts, more homes are coming
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Lately, a lot of buyers have been hitting pause, waiting (and hoping) for mortgage rates to drop back to the 3% range we saw a few years ago. But here’s the reality: those ultra-low rates were part of a unique moment in time, not the new normal. Let’s rewind for a second… Back in 2020
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