The recently released National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2013 yielded a variety of interesting facts about home buyers.

If you have already moved out of the house you are selling, you generally have two choices. You can do home stagingeither on your own or by hiring a professionalor you can let the house be shown empty. There are pros and cons to both, although many will lean toward the staging option. Consider the possible benefits of showing an empty home, however, before you spend money and time on staging.

Like any job that requires a lot of insider knowledge and experience, hiring a Realtor will ensure that you are getting the best price for your house with the minimal amount of work and worry. Not convinced? Here are just a few of the best reasons why no homeowner should sell their home without one.

So you are ready to sell, but you know that there are a few things in the home that could stand some updating in order to increase your selling price. Your remodel budget is limited, and you are wondering where to spend it.

What season is best to sell your home? Should you bother putting your house on the market in the winter, or should you wait until spring? Find out here.

Here's October 2013's Monthly Indicators report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors? See the latest Boston real estate market trends

Heres October 2013s Monthly Multi-family Housing Activity Report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors?.

If you are selling your home and are motivated to get the deal done quickly, you may be tempted to accept a low bid. Whether you need to sell because you are being relocated, or need to downsize to save your financial investment, there are several things you should consider before accepting a bid that is below your asking price. Here are a few tips on making that decision a bit easier.

When it comes to a home, you have two options: buy or rent. What is right for one person may not be right for another, which is why its important to know which is the best option for your individual situation.

Save the date for Beacon Hill's annual holiday gaslamp decorating days, December 7th and 8th. Join neighbors in wrapping garlands and attaching bows to Beacon Hills 1,100 lamp posts. Saturday the garlands and bows are prepared for Sunday's installation. Whether you can participate both days, or just for a few hours one day all are encouraged to participate.