When viewing a potential first home, there are lots of things you need to look out for and consider so that you can weigh all of the pros and cons.

A newly released Harvard University paper on homeownership reveals the top five financial reasons people should consider buying a home.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2013 yielded a variety of interesting facts about the home buying process.

The recently released National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2013 yielded interesting characteristics of homes purchased last year.

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

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.

New to the marketfirst open house: 11/17/2013 from 11:30 to 1 PM. Spectacular 2,100 square foot penthouse with two levels of living atop desirable Jones Hill. This sunny nine room home offers amazing entertaining space with full dining room with tons of detail and built-in china cabinet. Double living room with Chelsea tiled gas fireplace and large deck. Granite/stainless kitchen with breakfast bar. Two bedrooms, laundry room and a full bath round out the living level. Master suite encompasses the entire top floor complete with study. Your very own tandem parking. Convenient to I-90, I-93, Red Line, commuter rail, beaches as well as many stores and restaurants.

Now that youve made the decision to purchase your first home, a hearty congratulations is in order! Becoming a homeowner, especially for the first time, can stir up some feelings of anxiety and excitement.

There is perhaps no more exciting and nerve-wracking time in the home buying process than when you decide to make an offer on a home. If it is accepted, you will be on your way to owning a new homeif not, you will be forced to make some difficult decisions. Your REALTOR? will help you get through the process of making an offer on a home. He or she can give you advice on how much to offer and what concessions you will make. But there are a few decisions you will have to make yourself, and be prepared to stick to them.

Here's the third quarter Real Estate Rewind market trend report from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. This edition summarizes residential real estate market activity in the 12 cities and towns that comprise the Greater Boston Real Estate Board Region I jurisdictional area. Note: Page 1 is single family (SF) market trend data and page 2 is condo (CC) market trend data.