Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor, president of ERA Key Realty Services in Northbridge, Massachusetts:

By Cheryl Eidinger Taylor What tips do you have for first-time homebuyers? Make sure you know the process. Review the home-buying process, timing of a purchase, funds that will be needed and the current market circumstances (i.e., is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Are short sales or foreclosures available, etc.). By knowing

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Q&A: Bo Kauffmann

1. What are the most important questions you should ask your broker or real estate agent when looking for your first home? I love working with first time buyers simply because they tend to ask very good questions. When interviewing an agent, buyers should be confident in his/her responses and qualifications, and should also feel

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Smarter Living: Why Layouts Matter

By Frederick Peters Does every home need a great room? Do buyers need, or even want, a dining room? How important is the kitchen, especially in a market like New York? Does it matter whether the ceiling is 9 feet high, or 8 feet high, or 11 feet high? While in our data-hungry age values tend to

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Be Informed, Be Prepared and Enjoy the Process

By Bill Golden After over 30 years in real estate I sometimes forget what it’s like to be a first-time home buyer. It’s quite refreshing to work with them. Still, things have changed a lot over those years – for the better: First-time buyers are far more knowledgeable than they used to be, mostly thanks

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The Non-Financial Benefit Of Home-ownership

By Frederick Peters We are a nation of homeowners. Tax benefits and government encouragement have always driven American home buying in a way unfamiliar to most other developed world nations. For most Americans, their home represent their largest investment. And in recent years, the fluctuations in value around that investment have become a cause for

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Q&A: Modern Home Buying and Due Diligence for the First-Time Home Buyer

By Bill Gassett 1) What are your recommendations for finding a home to buy online? What recommendations do you have for first-time home buyers in the modern era? One of the most important aspects of buying a home today is being able to know about properties the instant they hit the market. In most areas

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Things to Consider Before, During, and After Your Home-Buying Journey

By Amy Nguyen Being Financially Ready At the start of you journey, it’s important to first make sure you can afford a home. This might require you to get some documentation in order and shop around for a lender that best can serve you. You’ll want to have money saved for a down payment, inspections,

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What’s Next for Business After ‘Brexit’?

By PRASHANT S. RAO In the run-up to Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, the two sides of the referendum debate had diametrically opposing views of the economics. Was voting for “Brexit” casting a ballot in favor of recession, or a vote for financial freedom? More than a month on, little is clear. Britain’s

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate With a Partner

August 17, 2016 U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Cisterna Investing with a partner in real estate, especially residential properties, can often be appealing as a business venture due to the inherent benefits, like mitigation of risk and shared responsibilities. But proceed with caution. Real estate investing partnerships are like any other business undertaking, and

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Checklist for Winning a Bidding War

The New York Times By Lisa Prevost June 17, 2016 Coming up with a winning bid requires foresight. Here are some tips for navigating a fast-moving market. Get preapproved for a mortgage. Not to be confused with a prequalification, preapproval from a lender is a pretty strong indicator of your ability to obtain financing. Without

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