At first glance, the foreclosure and distressed property sales are an appealing opportuntity and yes, at times they can offer the homebuyer or real estate investor a  real value.  Be careful, however, because buying a distressed property has many hidden challenges and is not always a wise choice for the novice homebuyer.  Remember, these homes are … Continue reading Buying a foreclosure—is it worth it?

The news is more and more positive across the country. Home prices have risen for three straight months and the number of sales have increased for four straight months.  While the news is positive real estate values in Andover and North Andover have yet to turn the corner.  The median sales price for single family homes  in Andover remains 5.5% … Continue reading Is it a Buyer's Market for Luxury Real Estate?