If you currently are in a situation where you must sell your home and you owe more on your home than what it is worth to sell, a short sale can be a very good solution to your problem. Many myths have evolved over time, but understanding the reality is a way to help yourself. [...]

Home prices are up for the first time in 3 years reports CNN.Money.com.  This is encouraging news which should help both home buyers and home sellers in Andover, North Andover and the surrounding communities feel more confident in making a move.  If you’re thinking about buying a home, don’t let opportunity pass you by.  Start your … Continue reading Has the Andover Real Estate Market Stabilized?

If you are a first-time home buyer, before you even look at houses for sale, the most important thing you can do is figure out exactly how much you can afford on a mortgage payment per month. This will save you wasted time and the disappointment of looking at houses that you may later learn [...]

If you decide to purchase a home by December 1, 2009, you will be entitled to an $8,000 tax credit. This amendment to the economic stimulus bill will be available to if you purchase your first home between 1/1/2009 and 12/1/2009. Home buyers will be entitled to claim a total tax credit of $8,000 or 10% of the [...]

New price $329,900!  If you just drive by you’ll never see the surprisingly peaceful backyard retreat that comes with this charming Cape style home.  From top to bottom this bright and sunny home is in truly move in condition.  Close to Andover Center and commuter routes this home offers expansion possibilities as well as an … Continue reading Andover Home for Sale–New Price!

Although mortgage rates are still above the record lows, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are decreasing. These rates do vary state by state. Fifteen-year fixed mortgage rates fell as well this week, as did 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages. Georgia’s thirty-year mortgage rates were the lowest, at 5.32%. At this time last year the average rate for a [...]

One level living in a popular Andover. Located near town, shops and schools this home is ready for your decorating style and TLC.  Offered at $379,900 the home is a great opportunity for a first time homebuyer or someone looking for a smaller home.  You owe it to yourself to see more details and take a look at similarly … Continue reading Home for sale in Andover….new to market!

Since the kids will be out of school soon and many people will be planning vacations, it is time to start thinking about the best ways to protect your home from a possible burglary while you are away. The most obvious things most people do are stop the mail, stop the newspaper delivery, lock the house up tight [...]

Many people are afraid thieves will somehow get their information off of the computer. This is possible for them to do, but there are ways to protect yourself. Some people find that installing anti-virus, anti-spy ware, firewall protection and hardware firewalls is over-kill. In reality, when protecting your personal information you should always err on the side [...]

Statistics show that around 5% of reported identity theft case victims are children. The reason your child is a target is because the crime will very likely go undetected for years. Most do not realize it until they are in college and apply for their first credit card, and find then that they have been victimized. Take heart, there [...]