Boo! Buyer Beware. No, Seriously. Shopping for a ghostly mansion? Wondering about that spooky house with the “For Sale” sign out front? Or maybe, just maybe, you have a slightly…unusual…home of your own to sell? You might be interested to know that, depending on where the home is, there are actual laws that dictate…
Welcome to Boston, Raffles Raffles Boston has just opened, and it’s already been a terrific experience for us and our clients. No surprise to those who know of this storied brand and restaurants (Hemingway, anyone?) But beyond its world-renown, here Raffles has wrapped its luxury around a keen sense of Boston. The Raffles Boston…
Buying a Home: Basics About Earnest Money On your real-estate journey, you’ve probably heard the term “earnest money.” And maybe it sounded a little odd. But it’s really a very easy and sensible concept. What is earnest money in a real estate transaction? Earnest money, sometimes called “good faith money,” is a way…
How’s the Market? In a Word, Mixed Let’s recap. From the start of the lock-down in 2020, the real estate industry began charting unknown waters. We saw second-home markets experience unprecedented activity. The pace of Boston’s real estate slowed down. And buyer demand in suburban markets created a frenzy like none we’ve seen before. Then…
Donnelly + Co. to Partner with Final Offer to Bring a Transparent Offer Process to Our Clients The Donnelly + Co. team is excited to announce our partnership with Final Offer, an online real estate platform that empowers top real estate agents to facilitate a more transparent offer and negotiation experience to their clients. Building…
The Market: Now and Then As real estate professionals, we’re used to big questions like: “What can we ask for our house?” and “Do you think the price will come down?” and “Will there be a bidding war?” But of course, the biggest question underlying them all is: “How’s the market?” Here’s my considered POV.…
It’s all good, especially for buyers. Lately we’ve seen a lot of hand-wringing in the media: Rates are climbing. Buyers are shut out. Mortgage rates destroy home ownership dreams. Don’t believe all you read. This is in fact a buyer’s market. Of course the real estate news nationwide is focused on rising interest rates. And…
When real estate changes, we do too I’m a twenty-year veteran of the Boston real estate market. So naturally, I’ve weathered a few storms. And at this point I know exactly what to do when it happens: Embrace the change. That means all of us, because it’s an inevitable part of our business cycle. Conditions…
Moving? I Have Tips. Somehow I have just completed my 18th house move in 30 years. This, even though I have genuinely hoped and believed that each one would be my last. (What can I say? Clearly, I fall in love with homes!) So I certainly feel justified in calling myself a veteran mover. And…
Rise to the Occasion – 5 Tips for Dealing with Rising Interest Rates Buying a home is a big enough challenge on its own. Checking off your family’s requirements, finding a nice neighborhood, settling down in a good school district – add rising interest rates to the mix and you’re probably feeling pretty intimidated. Don’t…