The Rise in Interest Rates And How It Affects Buyers and Sellers

The Rise in Interest Rates And How It Affects Buyers and Sellers

The Rise in Interest Rates and How It Affects Buyers and Sellers When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the Federal Reserve was quick to act by substantially reducing interest rates, which resulted in many new buyers entering the market…
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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

In recent years, it has become common for lenders to obtain hybrid appraisals. While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of…
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Boston, Massachusetts Real Estate Market Analysis

Boston, Massachusetts Real Estate Market Analysis

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What’s going to happen with Boston real estate? In the coming weeks, months, and years, is it going to go up, down, or sideways? Is it time to buy or sell? One thing’s for sure: No one knows. No one has a crystal ball, and there are countless…
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3 Reasons Why an Appraisal Comes in Low

3 Reasons Why an Appraisal Comes in Low

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Have you jumped on the refinance bandwagon? If not, you may want to consider it. As of the end of October 2020, interest rates on a 30-year refinance mortgage were averaging around 3.2%. These are the lowest rates in the last 40 years! If you…
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