What would you imagine are the Nations Top 10 hottest neighborhoods for 2013? Of course this can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Ever heard of the Starbucks test? It assumes that if a Starbucks is set to move into a neighborhood, it is one that rightfully has earned the distinction of being up-and-coming. …
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Is it time to think about remodeling or improving your home? If so, you are not alone by any stretch of the imagination. As we pointed out this week, remember that when pondering about taking on a remodeling task, do not sweat the small stuff. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing …
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Is it time to think about remodeling or improving your home? If so, you are not alone by any stretch of the imagination. As we pointed out this week, remember that when pondering about taking on a remodeling task, do not sweat the small stuff. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing …
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Tight budgets and limited resources can restrict the interior design of a home. From a small hole in the wall to an aesthetically-vacant space, interior space can just feel flawed. But don't suffer through or a ton of money because you feel like you have no choice. Instead, appreciate the home for what it is …
The Greater Boston Area real estate market has been experiencing low inventory in the past several months. This shortage of Real Estate, coupled with significant pent up demand has introduced a stabilization of prices in the marketplace. Properly priced homes are selling with an ever decreasing number of days on the market and attendance at …
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It was just days ago when we reported that builder confidence remains steady and on a solid path as we continue on in 2013, and now even more results have come out from the National Association of Home Builders. According to the Commerce Department, a 12.1% rise in housing starts occurred in December all the …
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Gibson Sothebys International Realtys own Adam Geragosian was fortunate enough to put his ice hockey skills to the test against the Boston Bruins in recent days. The B's, having already won their first game of the season against their powerful rivals, the New York Rangers, invited Adam to play goalie during their recent training session. …
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The construction industry across the United States is picking up with builder confidence showing some positive movement. As it happened, it was mere weeks ago when the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index pointed out that a figure of 47 marked the eighth month in a row where improvements have been made …
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The housing market in 2013 has picked up right where it left off come the end of 2012; it is thriving. Mortgage applications are also seeing a spike as in just the first two weeks of January of this year they have seen a rise of 15.2%. The reason for such an optimistic leap is …
The housing market in 2013 has picked up right where it left off come the end of 2012; it is thriving. Mortgage applications are also seeing a spike as in just the first two weeks of January of this year they have seen a rise of 15.2%. The reason for such an optimistic leap is …
