It’s Friday and that means it’s time to look back at the week’s most popular listings! This week, we are picking the most viewed listing from four states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. Take a look at the homes that made the cut and let us know why you think they’re getting all the clicks.
Common Seller Mistakes to Avoid When Listing Your Home
Sellers face many challenges when placing their home on the market. However, given careful study of local market trends and the right guidance from a local realtor, sellers can achieve an fair price on their home and find the right buyer.
In order to make the home-selling process a little simpler, we thought it would be a good idea to post a compilation of some common seller pitfalls. William Tierney, a Raveis agent in the South Shore, Massachusetts, did just that! See his comprehensive list below and check out his phenomenal blog, here.
Bill Raveis Profiles our Relocation Division
Bill Raveis, our Chairman & CEO, took some time to talk with Kim Givens, Director of Relocation, on what makes the division so different from other relocation companies. Check out the entire interview in this post!
Top 10 Viewed Homes of the Week
Let’s face it-everyone has their own taste when it comes to a home. Several factors can come into play: room for children, how much remodeling might be needed, number of garages and the list goes on and on. But, there are some homes on the market that seem to have mass appeal. We’d like to present you with a list of 10 such homes every week, starting today! Here are the top 10 viewed homes on raveis.com for this past week. What do YOU think makes them so appealing?
How Congress Stirred the Interest Rate Pot
Interest rates have been a hot topic of conversation for the past several months, and it’s likely that by now those following the market have gotten a hang of how interest rates and the market are correlated. “What is good for the stock market is bad for interest rates, and vice versa” became the familiar saying… that is, until Congress shook it up.
Dealing with Asbestos
Buying or remodeling a home is a big undertaking. Though there is the excitement of calling something your own, you owe it to yourself and your family to make sure your new (or remodeled) home is conducive to healthy living. That will usually involve testing for asbestos. Asbestos is a health hazard in many homes, but can be dealt with effectively. But, what exactly is asbestos and how can it get into your home? Wendy Martinenas of William Raveis Fairfield/Southport, CT, defines this hazardous material and how you can get rid of it quickly. You can read more about home maintenance and safety on her blog, Snappy Green.
Fourth Quarter Market Update
Fourth quarter of 2011 showed the real estate market stabilizing when looking at most major metrics. Take a look at the quarterly charts below from the northeast to see how your market fared. And to get an even more granular look into towns and counties, check out local housing data.
10 Commandments to Follow Before Buying a Home
Buying a home can be alot like when you were learning to ride a bike as a kid (or an adult, if you happened to wait that long!)-pretty unsteady at first and tough to predict bumps in the road. However, the key is to have the right guidance to make sure the learning process is as smooth as possible. The same applies when making a home purchase. And you can start by reading the 10 must-follow-commandments below before buying a home! This post by Fairfield, CT agent, Veronica Iseppi, was written about one year ago, but the lessons are timeless. Take a look at her wonderful pre-home purchase advice. And check out her blog, where she talks all things real estate http://veronicaiseppi.raveisblog.com/.
Real Estate, the Wright Way
I took a trip last month to Arizona with my family to take in a bit of the southwest’s sunshine and clean, desert air. I thoroughly enjoyed walking down the artsy streets of Scottsdale, driving by the expansive desert dotted with plant life unknown to most northeasterners (that’s where I’m from!) and standing amongst
Winter Masterpieces
Every season, the William Raveis Exceptional Properties Division creates a beautiful Digital magazine, featuring some of our most distinctive homes, as well as profiles of the neighborhoods they are in. Get a taste of what homes and neighborhoods in the northeast make the luxury cut this winter in The Exceptional Properties (EP) Digital Magazine for Winter 2011. This season, EP has a special focus on Antique properties- historic, culturally rich treasures that can never easily be replaced. Check out the magazine on the next page to see some of these breathtaking properties!
Happy New Year from William Raveis
From all of us at William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, have a happy and healthy new year!