This collection of moving hacks is designed to make your moving day a smooth experience and help you avoid some of the biggest pitfalls along the way.

Take a look at this month's roundup of some of the best real estate articles from December 2020 over at Bill Gassett's Mass Real Estate News site!

You can choose from several different ways to make money while investing in real estate.

By paying attention to detail and following some best practices, you should be able to get your home in tip-top shape and find a buyer that is ready to pay fair market value for your property.

For any home buyer or home seller thinking of using either of these services for storage, this article will help you determine which is best for your situation.

When mortgage rates drop, current homeowners are faced with the big question “Should I refinance my mortgage?”

The options range from simply providing a bit of money for the down payment all the way up to buying the home on your own. This article will show how these options work so you can make the best choice for you and your loved ones.

Several compelling reasons may change the way you view the autumn months for buying a new home.

This article discusses things that lenders will approve for people moving to another state, as well as things that will get a mortgage application turned down, and why.

If you find yourself longing for a better place or a better neighborhood, look below for a list of items move-up buyers need to consider before buying that next home.

We have assembled a list of some of the most important preventative maintenance tasks to give you some help in taking care of your property.

USDA has some detailed rules for the homes that get approved for the USDA home loan. All homes will be inspected by an appraiser and must meet the rules before the loan can be closed.

Thanks to social media, there are lots of dedicated groups where people can join and get information about a number of topics. Reddit has grown to rival some of the other major social media platforms, and I felt it was time to add a Reddit real estat ...

Buying a home takes money, usually in the form of down payment along with closing costs. With a gift of equity, one family member can sell their home to another family member and greatly reduce the overall out of pocket costs.

Lots of experts provide solid information about what to do when it is time to sell a home. This article is a twist on that idea by offering advice on what NOT to do.

Comparing homes and finding the right one to match your needs is only part of the journey to becoming a homeowner. Another part of the journey is to research an area before buying a home.

Finding a mortgage for a second home can be expensive. The down payment requirement is high, the interest rate is not as great as a loan for a primary home and there are other restrictions. However, if you find yourself in need of buying a home for a ...

The overall strong real estate market has seen major booms in the last few years. The increase in average prices have led to a change in the conventional loan limit, yet again.

According to a recent update from the Federal Housing Administration, also called FHA, there are higher loan amounts available.

Lots of research, and basic math, have shown this theory to be an overall bad idea. Understanding why you should avoid the worst home, and what to do in its place, is a much better way to spend your time and money.