If you want potential home buyers to fall in love with your house, they first have to know its for sale. This is where a strong marketing plan comes into play, which not only publicizes your property but gives people a preview of your home before they get there.

For first time buyers, the amount of money that is needed to seal the deal can often come as a bit of a shock. Known as the closing costs of the deal, this amount of money involves a number of different factors that can add up to several thousand dollars out of pocket for the buyer.

When we think of selling a home, the services a REALTOR can provide usually seem worth the cost of their commission, but what about as a buyer?

For first time buyers, the mortgage loan process can seem complex and confusing. On top of everything else, you need to figure out interest rates, loan terms, fixed versus adjustable rate mortgages, and more.

In your house hunting you may have come across a mention of FHA loans. FHA stands for Federal Housing Authority, and the loans available through this program are designed to help people qualify for loans and purchase homes more easily.

You would never dream of inviting guests to your house without making certain preparations, so dont invite potential buyers without first making the necessary updates by preparing your home to sell

Joe Schutt of Unit Realty Group team and, Tracy Bellavance, of Poli Mortgage hosted a "Baby Animals In the City" event today at Coco Baby in the South End. Starting at 10 a.m. the first wave of happy, excited children arrived with their parents in tow to meet baby goats (kids), chicks, rabbits and ducklings.

Coming up with a down payment in todays economy can be difficult. In most cases the down payment is expected to be 20% of the purchase price, and in some markets where housing prices are high that can be nearly impossible for the average person to save.

Most people who are in the market for a new home are aware of the costs associated with purchasing a home and moving, but closing costs can be expenses that may be overlooked, especially for first-time home buyers.

If you are in the market for a new home, or are looking to refinance your mortgage, there are an ever increasing number of lending options that exist for you as a homeowner.