How to Find Down Payment Assistance Programs
You just found your dream home, and it's within your budget! One thing has you scratching your head though, how are you going to come up with the 20% down payment? You're worried that if you can't find the...
11 Things To Do When Selling A Fixer-Upper
In most markets, it's customary for sellers to work on their home until it's in top condition before listing it for sale. But sometimes sellers need to offload their home without making those cosmetic...
Buying A Fixer-Upper: A Complete Guide
Lots of us enjoy whiling away an hour or three watching those shows on HGTV that involve an attractive couple buying a house, spending what seems like a few hours (or days) making some repairs and upgrades...
Is Spring Really The Best Time To Sell Your House?
Conventional wisdom states that the very best time of year to sell a home is in the springtime - but conventional wisdom doesn't apply to every home sale, or even every real estate market. If you're thinking...
How to Effortlessly Save for a New Massachusetts Home
If you're renting your current home and have your eye on making a home purchase in the near or distant future you might be worried that it can't be done. The good news is that there are some effortless ways to...
19 Things To Consider When Buying A Vacation Home
Taking a vacation somewhere you love can make you wonder what it would be like to own a vacation home there. It's only natural to dream about having an easily accessible dwelling that you can tap whenever you...
First Steps for a Homebuyer
Thinking about buying your first home? Hear Commonwealth Properties broker Prescott White give his advice on the first steps you should take. The next step? Get in touch with us at to find a qualified agent...
6 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
The more you know about the home buying process, the more likely you will be able to get the home of your dreams at a price you can afford. That's why we've put together these six tips for helping you achieve...