Finally, the construction in downtown Andover is coming to an end. We’ve survived challenging detours, mud, temporary signs and orange cones blocking our favorite parking spaces. If you haven’t been downtown recently you’re in for a treat.  Improved lighting, crosswalks, underground utilities and turning lanes are just a few of the upgrades, and yes it does … Continue reading Celebrate Andover Day

We all know this is a great time to buy real estate…especially for first time home buyers in the Andover area.  Housing is more affordable than it has been in many years.  Still, if there is one thing we can take away from the real estate meltdown it is a realization of the importance of purchasing a … Continue reading Andover Buyers: Can You Afford the Mortgage?

I have about 45 days to get 1st Time Home buyers (or anyone who has not owned a home in 3 years) under contract so they can get the $8000 Tax Credit from the federal government as part of the Stimulus Package.   This program is going away in 80 days and I want to help … Continue reading In 80 Days the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Goes Away

Since mortgage rates have decreased and have been hitting record lows lately, many people are considering refinancing their mortgages. This can be a very beneficial thing to do if you have all of the proper information.
 
For starters, you should always read through your current mortgage to find out if you will have to pay penalties for [...]

Yes, it’s still doable.  Together we can find and close on your new home before the November 30th deadline.  That’s when the federal tax credit program expires.  But we’ve got to get started right away.  We need to find out how much home you can afford, put together a plan and start looking at homes. The … Continue reading 83 Days — until the first time tax credit expires

Contract activity for home sales has increased for the past six months…”a pattern not seen in the history of the index since 2001″ according to the National Association of Realtors.  Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors said the “momentum in the housing market has clearly turned for the better.” We’re seeing similar trends … Continue reading Home sales on the rise–is the Andover real estate market recovering?

Get ready!  It’s almost autumn in New England and for many–if not most– native New Englanders it’s the best season of the year.  As your Andover Neighborhood Expert I know that autumn in New England is a great time to list your home for sale.   The air is crisp, the skies are blue, vacation season is over and buyers are shopping.  Sellers who have … Continue reading Fall can be a beautiful-and profitable time to sell a home in Andover