When looking at properties for sale, whether through our MLS or on third party websites like Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and real estate company websites, you will see abbreviations relating to the listing status. They all originate from our MLS. However, because of their status, they may or ma
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11/10/2020
One of the most commonly used acronyms in Real Estate is MLS. It stands for Multiple Listing Service. The Board of Realtors created the Multiple Listing Services practice shortly after it was established in 1907 and became widely used by Realtors in the 1920s. Though the participants have changed
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11/10/2020
In Real Estate, when it comes to setting a value or price of a home/property, there are appraisals and assessments. Then there is the CMA, which stands for Comparative Market Analysis, and as such, the analysis compares other like type properties to the subject property. Like appraisals, CMA's ar
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11/10/2020
When the Real Estate market is as active as it is now, with days on the market under 50 days and inventory less than 2 months, and buyers are facing bidding wars with multiple offers submitted, the question we ask ourselves is, are home values increasing a result.Over the last week, I spoke to a
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09/04/2020
The pandemic has affected us all in one way or another. For those who have contracted the virus, lost a loved one, your employment, or had your world turned upside down because of it causing hardship and heartbreak, my heart goes out to you. Hang in there. Have faith; it will get better. This, to
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09/04/2020
When you make improvements to your home, the question you need to ask yourself before you make any significant changes should be - Will this add to my home's value or make my home more marketable or both? Value in Real Estate translates into the dollar value of a property. The price a house sell
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08/19/2020
We are so fortunate to have received the much-needed rain these past few days. Some of the rain came in light showers and others in downpours and thunderstorms. When it rains, especially with heavy downpours, you may take note of whether your gutters are working correctly or if you don't have
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08/19/2020
That is the question you need to ask when there are items in the yard that may or may not stay with the sale. Features like fences, inground pools, sheds, and patios are expected to remain when a house is sold. Other things like aboveground pools, play structures, portable fire pits, and yard scu
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08/05/2020
The final segment of this series is Patios. Unlike decks and porches, patios are set on the ground. But, much like decks, they are usually located in the back of the house. Sometimes they are on the side of the house, but it's unusual to see them in front of the house. They are more permanent, as
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07/28/2020
Single Family Home Sales Report- March 2018 Pioneer Valley- MassachusettsFranklin, Hampshire and Hampden CountiesSource - Realtor Association of the Pioneer Valley Pioneer Valley Sales down 15.4% Median Price up 7.5% Pioneer Valley all 3 CountiesSales down 15.4% ~ Median Price up 7.5% 2017 20
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04/26/2018
