2022 will remain a seller's market 2022 will remain a seller's market, but the market will have fewer luxury buyers in the new year. The luxury real estate market has remained strong in both 2020 and 2021. Demand was outstripping supply. The number of affluent sellers interested in entering the market worldwide over the next three years will increase substantially. Sellers will out Continue Reading
Inflation and Home Prices
The last time inflation was as high was in 1982 where the rate was 6.2% and interest rates got as high as 20%. My parents bought their house in New Hampshire around that time. Many folks thought it was crazy, but he said to me I had a very small mortgage so it wasn't so crazy. Fast forward to 2021 where we have an inflation rate of 6.8%. You might be wondering what that translates into your Continue Reading
Selling has been reshaped
How World has reshaped buyer needs and motivations We all know our world has changed so much. How we live from day today. We no longer leave home to make a living. living close to work isn't important. Covid 19 has reshaped the buyers and the sellers. The location used to be the most important factor when deciding where do we all live in the world. Now for many buyers, space Continue Reading
Spring Forward Daylight Savings To Do list
Spring Forward Daylight Savings To-Do List March 8th we spring forward and lose an hour of sleep but gain more sunlight. This is a great time of year to tackle the spring to-do list 1) Batteries in your smoke and carbon detectors should be swapped out fall and spring. 2) Change the direction of your ceiling fan from clockwise to counter-clockwise which will keep Continue Reading
Should I buy now during a Global Crisis?
Should I buy a home during a global crisis? or sit on the sidelines? I realize this post might not appeal to everyone since many people are not sure if they will have a job this week or next, but if you are a buyer who can buy and feel pretty good that your job is secure you might be asking yourself should I buy now during this global crisis? The question is yes and here is Continue Reading
Top Dollar 10 Changes that help your home sell
In some parts of the country, there is plenty of inventory for buyers to choose from, and other parts of the country's inventory are tight. When selling your home not only should you know how your local market is inventory dept, but before you hit the market there are 10 changes that you can make to your home sell faster and for top dollar. 1) First impressions matter a Continue Reading
St Regis Residence Comes to Boston
The St Regis Hotel and Brand dates back to 1904 when John Jacob Astor IV opened St Regis in New York City. Many of St Regis locations not only offer a hotel component, but many also have a private residence part, but very few just offer a private residence and no hotel. Boston is one of those cities that will have St Regis but it will not offer a hotel. Residents who buy will have access to Continue Reading
Short Term Rental Regulation
At the beginning of 2019 Short term Rental Regulation was announced in Massachusetts and owners had till July 1st 2019 to comply with the new law. The Short Term Rental Regulation in Massachusetts was put in place since many owners were no longer offering their homes to prospective renters looking for longterm leases and opting to rent out there places like hotels where a consumer could rent out Continue Reading
Introduction to Vancouver
Introduction to Vancouver Vancouver is irresistible to the naked eye. Some might describe it as breathtaking. Vancouver offers natural splendor with snow-capped mountains, temperate rainforests, and the ocean. Vancouver offers a vibrant feel with a glassy downtown look. There are dozens of neighborhoods that are just waiting for the slightly curious to explore. It's a Continue Reading
Short Term Rental Regulation
Short Term housing has become big business in wake of Airbnb and HomeAway. The Short Term rental companies have been in the news a lot, in almost every major city. Every major city and towns these days are trying to find a way to find the balance of allowing homeowners to rent their place out and not upset the housing applecart for people looking for long term housing. Some folks might wonder Continue Reading
