Opinion

“Is this Neighborhood Safe?”

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by Ron Carpenito on March 29, 2012

Often times as a professional Realtor we get asked by our home buying clients whether or not a particular street, neighborhood or even entire towns are “safe”. As you can imagine our clients trust our insight and expertise in the areas we work in, so it’s only a natural question for them to ask. Unfortunately [...]

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Spring Has Sprung – March 2012 update

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by Ron Carpenito on March 20, 2012

Opportunities in the housing market continue to grow for buyers and sellers. Home affordability, driven mostly by record low interest rates, is among the lowest it has ever been. According to the National Association of Realtors, and based on national averages, the payments on a home today represent 12.8% of the median household income. This [...]

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Haverhill – Possible Dreams for the Future

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by Ron Carpenito on January 31, 2012

Last night I had the pleasure of being a Table Host for the annual Team Haverhill event, Possible Dreams. This was the 4th year the group has put on the event and my third time as a Table Host (facilitator). The idea behind this is like a large Mastermind group, where we all get together [...]

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‘Tis the Season…For Home Sales?

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by Ron Carpenito on December 23, 2011

Ever wonder if buying or selling a home in the Fall/Winter market is better or worse than in the Spring/Summer markets? How does it effect inventory and sales? And how can it help or hurt your real estate goals right here in The Andovers, Haverhill and beyond. Watch and learn.

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Do Homes Sell Above Asking Price Anymore?

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by Ron Carpenito on December 10, 2011

”If we price it right, we’ll get multiple offers quickly and the highest possible market value” This is what real estate professionals will tell you when advising on pricing strategies for selling your home these days. However it’s a common thought that in the real estate realities of today, homes just wont sell at or [...]

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