The leaves are changing and it’s the perfect time of year to check out what the Metro Boston area has to offer in homes and condos as you enjoy events for the whole family.  Whether you are looking for homes or condos in Medford, Malden, or Everett MA, you can go home hunting this month while catching some entertainment.  The rich culture of Metro Boston offers live music, theater, and comedy, as well as unique dining experiences.  

Some of the upcoming events include MIXFest 2008 on October 11th (a live music festival), ImprovBoston Family Show on October 11th for comedy lovers, Oktoberfest on October 12 with fun activities and foods from around the world, Boston Pumpkin Festival on October 18th, and the Chocolate Bar event on October 11th, featuring over 100 desserts.

So, don’t sit this one out and come to the Metro Boston MA area for entertainment and a little house hunting expedition this month.  

If you have any specific real estate questions regarding the Metro Boston area, including Medford, Malden, and Everett homes, condos or foreclosures, contact your neighborhood realtor, John McCann.

It is no secret that the best maintained homes receive a higher sell price than homes that need work.  In order to receive the most money for your house in a buyer’s market, don’t wait until selling your home to do maintenance repairs. 

Many times, just staying on top of maintenance can help minor problems from turning into major expenses.  Summer is the ideal time to evaluate the condition of your home. 

Leaks, painting, roof repairs, any rot or molds need to be addressed to avoid major problems down the road. 

If you are unable to spot problems even when you are looking at them, contact a home inspector once a year to inspect your home. 

Not only will you be saving money in the long run by addressing home maintenance problems, but that diligence could even fetch you a higher selling price in this buyer’s market. 

For more information on how to sell your home in the Malden, Everett, or Medford area, please contact John McCann at RE/MAX.

During the home buying process many buyers request a home inspection.  This is important in order to foresee any problems the house or property might be facing down the road. 

It is always important to be present with the seller during the home inspection, and even though it costs extra, do request a written copy of the home inspection report. 

This written form can be very helpful when the buyer of the house decides to sell.  At that point you can provide sellers with written documentation about any old issues with the home, and whether they have changed or not. 

Just like the inspection made the difference of buying or passing by the house when you were looking into the market, this can be true for when you are selling the home to new buyers as well. 

For more home buying or selling tips in the Malden, Everett, or Medford area, please contact John McCann at RE/MAX.

When choosing a real estate agent it is important to look for certain qualities. 

A great agent really listens to your preferences, and will go the extra mile to make your purchase or sale less stressful, not to mention a great agent will be objective during emotional time of making the largest transaction of your lifetime. 

Of course, the best agent will have fantastic knowledge of the local area, including history and hot spots, as well as, neighborhood sales history, and current sales information on comparable houses.

Buying or selling real estate is most people’s greatest investment, and finding the best agent is a process.  However the tips above gives a little insight on how you can narrow the field. 

To find the best agent in Everett, Malden, and Medford,  to set up a consultation.

The greater Boston area reported a slight rise of 1.2% in the markets for June. This gain was just behind Denver as being the best-performing market in the nation according to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. 

This is considered the third month in a row of positive gains in the greater Boston area.  Some analysts are saying that this could be a signal that the worst of the price drops may be over in some markets.

This info, combined with the fact that the median single-family home price fell 12.3% in July, speaks to buyer’s pocketbooks. 

If you are interested in the greater Boston area real estate such as the markets in Malden, Everett, or Medford, please contact John McCann of RE/MAX to set up an informational appointment.

Most real estate agents in the metro Boston area will agree that today’s economy represents a buyer’s market.  However which of these ‘buyers’ should actually be buying real estate in the Boston area of Everett, Malden, or Medford. 

An article on who should be buying real estate states that "Duel-income customers" and "people with assets in reserve and a credit score of at least 680", should be buying real estate at the lower prices offered now. 

The article goes on to suggest that "retired couples that are thinking of downgrading their housing situation", should hold onto their house for the present time as well as anyone planning on a major life change such as job transfers, marriage, or struggling financially. 

For more information on the metro Boston real estate market, specifically the real estate markets of Everett, Malden, and Medford, please contact John McCann at RE/MAX Real Estate.

Due to the buyer’s market in the greater Boston area and much of the nation, sellers have started using a new pricing method to encourage sales. 

It is called the value-range marketing or range pricing method.  Instead of offering your house at a single price, provide a price range.  The higher price should be what you have been asking and the lower price is about 10-12% less. 

This shows potential buyers that you are serious about selling your house.  Realtors that have used this range pricing tactic say that it encourages buyers to make their offers match your range, and also widens your house’s appeal to more buyers. 

After you begin using the method, if you start getting offers on the lower price of your range, then you know that you were asking too much for the market conditions.  At the very least, this method gets buyers and sellers talking, which is the beginning stages of getting your house sold. 

For more information on selling real estate in the Malden, Everett, or Medford area, please contact John McCann at RE/MAX Real Estate.

Government officials have joined with a private developer to begin construction of a mixed-use development in the cities of Everett, Malden, and Medford called the River’s Edge. 

The planned development in the three cities would utilize the   Phase I development includes a 10-acre riverfront park, various commercial offices, and a luxury residential building containing 220 units, of which 15% would be affordably priced. 

The plan also includes opportunities for crewing recreation use for the local high schools.  For more information on this revitalization plan along the Malden River, please contact John McCann at RE/MAX Real Estate.

Historical buildings always have a nogalistic feel in any towns hearts and minds, so it comes as no surprise that the Charleston Chew candy factory in Everett, MA is being rehabbed into 226 new condos. 

The factory, which got it’s name in 1922 from the popular dance at the time, offers Boston views in some duplex town houses, as well as exposed brick and hewn timber details. Condos range from 700 to 1,600 square feet and are priced from $215,000 to $540,000. 

Currently there are only limited units left in the 4 buildings due to high demand.

For information on how to own a piece of historic Everett real estate, please contact John McCann at RE/MAX Real Estate.

Local real estate market conditions in Everett, Massachusetts are currently considered a buyer’s market. 

There are a total of 333 residential properties on the market.  This breaks down to 90 single-family homes, 95 condo properties for sale, and finally 148 multi-family units available in Everett.  Home buyers are ecstatic about  substantially lower prices in Everett, Ma. 

Other great incentives for new home buyers are the abundance of properties on the Everett real estate market and fair interest rates now being offered. 

However, one thing buyers’ should keep in mind no matter what the market conditions are - the best properties don’t last long.  Buyers’ need to keep that in mind when they find their dream house. 

For more information on finding your dream property in Everett, MA, please contact John McCann with all of your Everett real estate questions.