One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help

2022 HOUSING MARKET FORECAST [INFOGRAPHIC] SOME HIGHLIGHTS What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people try to capitalize on 

HOMEBUYERS: BE READY TO ACT THIS WINTER To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says there are two factors every buyer should keep their eyes on: “Going

THE AVERAGE HOMEOWNER GAINED $56,700 IN EQUITY OVER THE PAST YEAR   When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides. But what about equity? While it can be overlooked

THE PERKS OF PUTTING 20% DOWN ON A HOME If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put down less? While there are lower down payment programs available that allow qualified buyers to put do

EXPERT INSIGHTS ON THE 2022 HOUSING MARKET As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a loo

Looking to buy or sell a home in the Greater Boston area? I’m ready to help you! blchanning@gmail.com 617-818-5040  

AVOID THE RENTAL TRAP IN 2022 Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents ha

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS ARE EXPERTS AT KEEPING YOU SAFE WHEN YOU SELL If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two years, real estate professionals have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers during the p

TWO WAYS HOMEBUYERS CAN WIN IN TODAY’S MARKET If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even in a hot ma

SELLERS: DON’T WAIT UNTIL SPRING TO MAKE YOUR MOVE As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the sale of your current house. You also want to know

HOW SELLERS WIN WHEN HOUSING INVENTORY IS LOW In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this

OWNING IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN RENTING IN THE MAJORITY OF THE COUNTRY If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM

The votes are in! @Alignable, the largest referral network for small business has just announced that our president, Bill Luther, has been recognised as the Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2022, Local Business Person Of The Year! Thank you for all of your support! Congratulations Bill !!!!!!!!!!!!!

REAL ESTATE VOTED THE BEST INVESTMENT EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining tractio

THE BEST WEEK TO LIST YOUR HOUSE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing marke

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE SPRING HOUSING MARKET As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation,