Michael Mahoney - Real Broker MA LLC

08/31/2026

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Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Affordability is definitely a challenge, but that doesn’t mean tapping your 401(k) is your only way in if you want to buy.

If you're considering using your 401(k) savings for a down payment, weigh all your options and talk with a trusted financial advisor before you make any decisions. They’ll help you make a plan to fit your goals and your budget.



Michael Mahoney
Realtor
617-615-9435
[email protected]
www.HomesinBostonMass.com

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

08/29/2026

Been busy Saturday getting ready for lots of client appointments for FALL.

08/27/2026

🏡 Mortgage Rates Hold Steady This Week! 📈

The housing market continues to show signs of balance and stability. Supported by steady consumer spending and rising household incomes, buyers are finding clearer pathways in today's market. With more inventory coming listed and price growth slowing in many areas, prospective homeowners have stronger options to explore.

Here is a quick look at where rates stand as of August 27, 2026:

🔹 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Current Average: 6.66%

Last Week: 6.65%

One Year Ago: 6.56%

🔹 15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Current Average: 5.98%

Last Week: 5.95%

One Year Ago: 5.69%

Thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing in today's shifting market? Drop a comment below or send a message to discuss what these trends mean for your local home goals! 👇

08/27/2026

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Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Right now, sellers are flexible on the price in ways they weren't before. Let’s take advantage of that flexibility.

You may be surprised by what's available – and how willing today's sellers are to work with buyers.



Michael Mahoney
Realtor
617-615-9435
[email protected]
www.HomesinBostonMass.com

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

08/24/2026

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Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Most home sales still close, and the biggest thing that could get in the way of yours is the one thing you can actually do something about.

With the right prep, your sale has every reason to make it to the finish. So, let’s connect and get your house sold.



Michael Mahoney
Realtor
617-615-9435
[email protected]
www.HomesinBostonMass.com

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

08/20/2026

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One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

If it's been a while since you've gotten a professional look at your home's value, let's change that.

Reach out for a free, personalized Home Equity Assessment that estimates what your house could sell for, how much equity you've likely built, and what that could mean for your next move.

You may have six figures of equity without even realizing it. And that’s enough to change everything about your next move.

-UpHomebuyer

Michael Mahoney
Realtor
617-615-9435
[email protected]
www.HomesinBostonMass.com

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor's house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.

08/19/2026

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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

The number of homes for sale is growing slowly but surely, and that means more options for your move. Want to see what’s available in our area? Reach out, and let's take a look together.



Michael Mahoney
Realtor
617-615-9435
[email protected]
www.HomesinBostonMass.com

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

08/17/2026

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The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Your multi-generational-friendly, or simply larger-than-average, house might meet criteria a lot of buyers can't find in a standard one. That's what gets attention. And offers. So, let’s chat about what it could get you in our market right now.



Michael Mahoney
Realtor
617-615-9435
[email protected]
www.HomesinBostonMass.com

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.

08/13/2026

Good to see rates respond slightly in a favorable direction for consumers. I am seeing lenders with even more competitive rates than this for buyers. Sellers are negotiating more on prices and you can get home inspection repairs if your agent is savvy.

08/13/2026

Sometimes you gotta get a little dirty.
Grateful to have “blue collar roots” and a work ethic installed by many of my mentors over the years.