The sand in the hour glass has just about run out. The home buyer tax credit expires on April 30. It was a great party while it lasted and, according to the National Association of Realtors,  it had a significant positive impact on the housing market. I was able to help many  buyers take advantage … Continue reading Homebuyer opportunties in Andover will not expire with the home buyer tax credit

Location,location,location! Great location at Carter Green overlooking lawn and trees!  All the appliances are included in the sale–including the washer and dryer– so you can move right in to this bright and sunny home.  Not only is this home neat and clean but the furnace, central air conditioner, and water heater were all replaced in 2006. … Continue reading New listing—townhouse, 204 Patrick Rd. Tewksbury $229,900

Home Buyer Workshop on April 26 2010 When:  April 26   7-9 PM Where: Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA Home Buyer Workshop on April 26 2010 Come join Jim Wilde of the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership, Beth Phelan of Enterprise Bank, Lisa Schwarz Andover Senior Planner, Attorney Scott Lakin and myself Paulette Zuena of REMAX Partners … Continue reading Home Buying Workshop-Andover Memorial Hall Library—and it's free!

According to a report published in the Boston Globe Monday, people who move to the suburbs to find affordable housing “often sacrifice the savings to higher transportation costs.”  This report strikes me as overly simplistic…taking just two of the many variables homebuyers take into consideration when purchasing a home.  Sure, you can find examples of “affordable” housing in … Continue reading Do commuting costs really offset the the cost of housing?

One of the signs of the active real estate market here in the Andover area is that we often see multiple offers on a home listed for sale.  Yes, that’s correct…multiple offers!  If you’re selling a home that’s a nice feeling.  For buyers it’s a different feeling.  Some buyers are tempted to retreat….fearful of competing with other buyers–fearful of … Continue reading What to do when there may be another offer on the home you want to buy…..