Bay State Brokerage

10/02/2025

https://mailchi.mp/654d20dcaca0/got-entrepreneurial-income-theres-a-mortgage-for-that

Imagine a successful graphic designer who moved to the country and started her own business from home during COVID. Now she’s tired of her country home and wants to move back to the city.

08/08/2025

https://mailchi.mp/8e3abfbc71a7/4-ways-to-deal-with-a-low-appraisal-when-selling

In recent years home prices were climbing fast and appraisals usually agreed with those prices. But in a changing market, where prices are starting to level off or decline, appraisers may decide your sales price is too high, even if a buyer is willing to pay. This kind of thing often happens when th...

07/17/2025

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Remember the thrill when Lucy stepped through the wardrobe into Narnia? Or the joy of seeing Diagon Alley beyond the wall of the Leaky Cauldron? Children’s stories tap into our natural love of mystery, hinting at adventure beyond the ordinary. It’s the same reason kids build blanket forts and se...

06/09/2025

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It can be tempting. After all, the sellers were nice people and you're tired of the stress of buying. Big mistake! The final walkthrough is literally the last opportunity you'll have to make sure the house you are buying is still the house you agreed to buy. 

04/01/2025

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One theory about April Fool’s Day traces back to France in 1582, when the Gregorian calendar shifted New Year’s Day from March 25 to January 1. Some resisted the change and kept celebrating during the week of March 25 to April 1, culminating in the biggest celebration on April 1. Labeled “foo...

03/19/2025

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home.

03/18/2025

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one.

03/17/2025

Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy?

03/14/2025

Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage.

03/13/2025

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market.

03/12/2025

Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming.

03/11/2025

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market.