The 2007 Debt Forgiveness act expires on 12/31/2012. If your considering that Short Sale it’s not too late but the clock ticking…  Check out this great Q & A by Stephen Ryan and the wonderful folks at MaRealtor.com Q. Back in 2007 Congress approved a debt forgiveness law for homeowners when they do a short [...]

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Unplug your game systems when your not using them. It’s so simple but and estimated 2/3 of the energy consumed by your favorite Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, or other device happened when in idle. Learning to save your game and unplug your machine, can save you some green. (I know that last bit rhymed, sorry =) [...]

You can save up to $150.00 a year by changing out that old thermostat for a programmable one.  This way your house heats or cools when you are at home. We made the change at the Medway and Medfield offices. It was a simple job that only required a couple screw drivers, about 20 mins, [...]

The Answer to Buy vs Rent, Provided by CNN Money “It’s the eternal question in real estate: Should I buy or rent? The answer has never been clearer:   Buy    In 98 of the top 100 housing markets, buying a home is more affordable than renting, according to the online real estate company Trulia…” [...]

My Favorite Speaker from Prudential Convention 2012 Simon was educational, inspirational, and entertaining all rolled into one. If you have a chance to see him speak, I would highly recommend it. Check out an older video showcasing some of his expertise. Now to apply his teachings to better serve the Norfolk County Real Estate Market. [...]

Important information for all FHA borrowers, please read FHA to Hike Up-Front and Annual Premiums http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/02282012_fha_fha_fees.asp ~Home Aficionado

http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/02/24/housing-market-trending-in-right-direction/ FEBRUARY 24, 2012, 12:11 PM Housing Market Trending In Right Direction By Steven Russolillo This morning’s housing report didn’t do much to juice stocks higher, but it continues to highlight some signs of optimism building around the housing market. New-home sales decreased by 0.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of321,000 from December, accoriding [...]

The Cherry Tree by M. L. Weems   When George was about six years old, he was made the wealthy master of a hatchet of which, like most little boys, he was extremely fond. He went about chopping everything that came his way. One day, as he wandered about the garden amusing himself by hacking [...]

Here’s some encouraging news about our local real estate market written recently by Morgan Brennan of Forbes. BUSINESS | 1/12/2012 @ 9:51AM Cities Where Real Estate Is Ripe For A Rebound Lately economists and investors have been debating whether the housing market has hit bottom. It’s a complicated picture on a national level, but zoom [...]