Setting a budget for your home purchase is an important decision. You need to know how much you can afford each month and translate that into the amount you can afford to take out on your new mortgage

When you first move into your new home it is a good idea to take care of a few small things that can make a big difference when it counts.

Here's the Multi-Family Housing Activity Report, December 2012 from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors

Here's November 2012's Monthly Indicators report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors

Some of the most beautiful homes can sit on the market for extended periods of time. Its not because they arent priced well, or other factors you might suspect. Its simply because buyers are turned off by details that are often overlooked.

We all want to feel safe in our own homes. Accidents, especially tragic ones, arent something we want to think about. But when it comes to accidents, the old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is doubly true!

Get plants. Lots of them. Not only will they purify and oxygenate the air you breathe, but they will offer a calm oasis in your home. Plants in unexpected places, such as bathrooms or kitchens, are stylish and functional. Larger scale plants look gorgeous in rooms with high ceilings.

Joe Schutt, tech savvy Boston-based mobile real estate agent, shares experiences as well as the benefits of going beyond paper based transactions