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For Home Buyers

Arlington MA Home Sale Closing Procedures

June 15, 2017 By John Montanaro

The closing (also known as settlement) is generally the final step in the property purchase or sale process. It is often a day of both apprehension and excitement. It is important to know what to expect and what can cause delays. Below is an overview Continue Reading

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Waltham MA Rules On Tenant Deposits

March 30, 2017 By John Montanaro

In Massachusetts, landlords can request two kinds of deposits: security deposits and rent for the last month. These deposits must be handled in a very specific manner to comply with the law. An overview of the Waltham MA rules on tenant deposits is Continue Reading

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Tenancy Relationships For Newton MA Property Purchases

March 26, 2017 By John Montanaro

When two or more parties buy a home together, they start a legal agreement known as a tenancy agreement. It details what will take place when one owner passes away. There are several types of tenancy and they come with separate rights and Continue Reading

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Watertown MA Home Purchase Credit Improvement Advice

March 18, 2017 By John Montanaro

There are many ways to get ready for the mortgage process. An especially critical one is to analyze your credit reports in advance as those scores affects your loan alternatives and mortgage rate. Below are Watertown MA home purchase credit Continue Reading

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How New Construction Loans Work | Waltham MA New Construction

March 14, 2017 By John Montanaro

New construction loans are not normally necessary when purchasing a home from a builder. Builders often cover the construction phase so that you can use a normal loan when the home is completed. Even though this makes the financing simpler, there Continue Reading

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2017 Newton MA Homeowner Tax Tips

March 10, 2017 By John Montanaro

The filing deadline for income taxes this year is Tuesday, April 18, 2017! Make the most of tax benefits extended to homeowners. The 2017 Newton MA homeowner tax tips in this article may help with your 2016 taxes.Determine Include Property Continue Reading

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Assistance Programs For Waltham MA Home Purchases

February 15, 2017 By John Montanaro

There are a wide range of home buying assistance programs available. Most people mistakenly believe that only first time buyers may use these programs, but that is certainly not true for all of the programs. If you are planning a property purchase, Continue Reading

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Ways To Request Free Credit Score Reports

December 14, 2016 By John Montanaro

The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives you the opportunity to request a complimentary copy of your credit report from each of the credit agencies each year. This law was created by the Federal Trade Commission to enable people to audit their credit Continue Reading

Filed Under: For Home Buyers Tagged With: credit, free

An Explanation Of Income Vs. Debt Ratio For Waltham MA Financing Pre-approvals

December 7, 2016 By John Montanaro

Financial information plays a key role in mortgage pre-approvals. All lenders examine your assets, income, credit score and debts. These affect if you may get a loan and how much of a loan you can obtain. Below is an explanation of income vs. debt Continue Reading

Filed Under: For Home Buyers, Mortgages Tagged With: debt, income, pre-approvals, ratios, Waltham MA

Advice On Negotiating Contracts For Arlington MA Properties

November 19, 2016 By John Montanaro

Several negotiations occur in the home selling process. It may be an emotional process for all parties in the transaction. This blog discusses advice on negotiating contracts for Arlington MA properties. What You Should Consider Prior to Continue Reading

Filed Under: For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers Tagged With: Arlington MA, negotiations, offers

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