by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 22, 2019 | House for Sale, Real Estate Market, Real Estate News
Who doesn’t love a bargain? Nabbing a great deal on a house is every home buyer’s dream. One way to make it come true is by purchasing a foreclosed home. The caveat? Buying a foreclosure isn’t like buying an ordinary house. It’s important to understand what, exactly,... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 21, 2019 | Boston Realtor
No matter how many episodes of “House Hunters” or “Love It or List It” you’ve watched, buying a home inevitably comes with surprises. Though a sharp real estate agent will help you navigate these hidden challenges, before you start shopping for a house, you should... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 19, 2019 | Boston Realtor
If you’re selling your home, you might wonder if there are common repairs needed after a home inspection. Most buyers, after all, won’t commit to purchasing a place until there’s been a thorough inspection by a home inspector—and rest assured, if there are problems,...
by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 7, 2019 | Boston Realtor
Merrill and Karen King had just signed a contract last October to sell their four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,096-square-foot home, and three adjacent buildable lots, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to a developer for $960,000. Their circa-1925 home was known locally as the... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 7, 2019 | Boston Realtor, Real Estate News
How long does it take to close on a house? During your house-hunting adventures, you’ve turned on (and hopefully off) at least 20 water faucets and peered into about 50 closets (oh, the things you’ve seen!). And now, at long last, you’ve saved your down payment,... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 5, 2019 | Boston Realtor
I pride myself on being pretty financially savvy—after all, I’m a personal finance writer. I’m well versed in best practices for saving and spending, the ins and outs of HSAs and IRAs, and the basics of investing. But when it came time to buy my first house, I had to... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 4, 2019 | Boston Realtor
How much house can I afford? Long before you start asking yourself what type of house you want—condo or house? Craftsman or ranch?—you should ask yourself this pragmatic question. After all, it’s no secret that your dream home can quickly turn into a living nightmare... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 3, 2019 | Boston Realtor
For a homeowner starting a remodel, the feeling of finally swinging that sledgehammer can be cathartic. Even if you’re not the one doing the dirty work, just knowing that those unnecessary walls and ugly carpet are getting ripped out is exhilarating. However, the... by Marina Bay Realty | Oct 3, 2019 | Real Estate News
In the second quarter of 2019, there were 511 flipped homes sold in the Boston area — more than in all of 2015 or 2016. But buyers would rather compromise on location. by Marina Bay Realty | Sep 29, 2019 | Real Estate News
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