Archive for November, 2009

Does It Really Matter if We’ve Hit Bottom?

Monday, November 30th, 2009 Posted in Andover Real Estate | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="170" caption="Whether real estate has hit bottom yet or not, there is no mistake that it is a buyer's market"][/caption] The biggest question hovering around these days is, ... Read more..

A look at home sales in Andover and North Andover

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Posted in Market Data | 1 Comment »

The national news continues to report encouraging signs of a housing recovery.  Let's take a look at the sales trends for single family homes in Andover and North Andover by ... Read more..

First time homebuyers rock on!

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 Posted in First-time homebuyers, Tax Credit | Comments Off

Remember the home buyer tax credit has been expanded to include current homeowners who have lived in their current homes for 5 of the previous 8 years.  There are income ... Read more..

Words to fear…”Oh the condo association will take care of that…..”

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Posted in Andover Real Estate, Condominiums | Comments Off

I'm still stunned when I hear professionals use those words...."Don't worry,  the condo association will take care of ____ "(insert... roof, deck, driveway...any common area of your choice.)  The fact ... Read more..

Thinking about refinancing your Andover home?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Financing Options, Mortgages, Real Estate Information | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="127" caption="Refinancing can lower your monthly mortgage payments"][/caption] With home mortgage interest rates at historic low rates it may be a perfect time to refinance your current Andover ... Read more..

Why we love living in Andover and North Andover

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Posted in Andover Community News, Andover Real Estate | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_967" align="alignleft" width="161" caption="Andover Central Park"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_968" align="aligncenter" width="161" caption="North Andover Olde Center"][/caption] These photos remind us of why we love living here in Andover and North Andover....a beautiful fall ... Read more..