So you have decided that you are going to sell your home. While your home may work just as it is for you and your family and you dont want to invest any more time or money into your property, there are a few necessary steps that every homeowner should take in order to ensure that their home will sell quickly and at the highest price possible.

If you are in the market for a new home, its important that you know what type of loans are available to you. Whether you have perfect credit, a few financial blemishes or are just starting out in life and want to own a home, understanding your options will prove to be invaluable during your house hunting excursion.

So you have found the home of your dreams, it has all the features you want, and it is in the right neighborhood. Even the price is right, but suddenly you find yourself in a bidding war with one or more people who also think this is the perfect home.

Buying a home can be both exciting and stressful but, for those with past credit problems, the process may also seem intimidating.

When listing your home with a REALTOR, you will be required to sign an agreement. This document will outline all of the agreed upon terms, including the asking price of the property, the REALTORS commission, length of the agreement, cancellation policy (if any) and other details that will govern how the listing is handled.

Located at the Arlington Street gate is the equestrian statue of George Washington, by Thomas Ball in 1869

The pictures below were taken a few days ago by Erik Schubert of our team and shown here as an example of the caliber of metro Boston real estate listing photography you can expect from the Unit Realty Team. Click thumbnails to enlarge.[a_gallery]

One of the most important factors to consider when buying a new home is affordability. As a general rule, mortgage payments should not exceed 25- 30 percent of your monthly take-home pay.

Often ads for homes on the market include the phrase motivated seller, and while this sounds as if it may be to your benefit as a home buyer, what does it actually mean?

The decision to purchase a home is exciting and a major investment for your future. Because there is only so much of it to go around, real estate is the top choice for many investors and the desire for most families.