An earnest money deposit is a specific dollar amount that a potential buyer pays to a seller in an effort to display their serious interest in a property

WALTHAM, Mass. January, 2014 Joe Schutt, CRS, a broker-owner with Unit Realty Group Services in Boston, has been elected 2014 president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Council of Residential Specialists, a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS?. As chapter president, Schutt manages the chapters activities and acts as a liaison between her regional vice president, the Councils leadership team and staff.

While effective home staging can influence first impressions of a property, new research concludes that the strategy by itself may not convince buyers to pay more.

When it comes to buying a home and home buying negotiating tips, the ability and willingness for flexibility is a must for both the buyer and seller.

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

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

I never get tired seeing the way people live in their homes. Loft homeowners and metro Boston loft homeowners in particular face challenges owing to the nature of lofts' open floor plans and limited storage options.

In a tips post this week I was included with RESAAS gathered 12 of the biggest names in real estate to spill the beans on what made each agent so successful

1 Aberdeen Way #107 Aberdeen Lofts $430,000 [New Listing]

Sell or donate unwanted items and furniture before you move. This means you will need fewer boxes, throw out less garbage, and need less gas to move your things.