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Relocating to Wellesley, MA? To Buy or Rent is the Question
Relocating to Wellesley, MA? To Buy or Rent is the Question
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my website www.HomesbyNorcross.com.
If you are relocating chances are that one of the biggest questions looming in your mind is whether you should buy or rent a home. Of course only you can make that decision but there are some important factors to weigh. How permanent do you feel this relocation is? Do you have to sell a home before you buy a new home? Are home prices in the area that you are relocating to stable?
There is no doubt about it that buying a home today is more affordable than ever. Low mortgage rates, higher than normal inventory levels and low home values combine to make an ideal buyers market when it comes to real estate. If you already own a home maybe renting it out until the market stabilizes or improves makes sense. If you can hold on to your current home, cover its mortgage, and qualify to buy a new home, you could be in an ideal situation.
Examine the affordability levels of your new location. Is it less expensive to rent, or would a monthly mortgage payment be the same or less than paying rent? Find a Realtor that comes highly recommended and pick his brain. Get to know your new area and weigh the pros and cons of renting vs. buying heavily, after-all, buying real estate is a big investment.
Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis and we can help you find your dream home in the Boston Metro West Market – Natick, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.
Click here to read a recent article from Bankrate regarding selling vs. renting a home when relocating.
3 Bedroom Home in Wellesley, Bates Elementary School Neighborhood
3 Bedroom Home in Wellesley, Bates Elementary School Neighborhood
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my website www.HomesbyNorcross.com.
Please visit: www.28CavanaughRoad.com for more stunning photos and features. Also, I’ve included a floor plan layout which can be viewed here: 28 Cavanaugh Road
Seldom do you come across and incredible home that just lights you up. I recently had the pleasure of listing a home in Wellesley at 28 Cavanaugh Road. This is one of those homes that says “WOW” when you open the front door. It is completely updated inside with that Pottery Barn feel. It has some southern charm with New England architecture. Nice tall ceilings with sunfilled rooms all around. I loved the entrance to the basement – it just looks like you are walking down to another level. The staircase is wide, the basement is updated and feels very inviting. The 1st floor has a fantastic flow from one room to the next and tons of windows. Read below for more stunning features! More photos below.
Pristine Colonial on one of Wellesley’s most desirable neighborhood streets. Bright & meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home. Chef’s kitchen with recessed lighting, corian counter tops, island, and stainless steel top-of- the line appliances. Fireplaced living room adjoins sun-filled Den. Quaint Sunroom with several newer windows. Finished lower level perfect for office or children’s playroom. Central air, custom built-in cabinets, and professionally landscaped. Short walk to Bates Elementary School. Must see!
Don’t miss this home, it won’t last long. This is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in a highly desirable neighborhood. All I can say is W-O-WWWWW!
This home is being offered at $759,000. For more details visit our website at www.HomesByNorcross.com or the property website at www.28CavanaughRoad.com
Christine Norcross * 781-929-4994 * chris@HomesbyNorcross.com
Don’t wait until summer to sell in Wellesley, MA!
Don’t wait until summer to sell in Wellesley. The Boston Metro West market is March-May 31st…prime time to sell a home!
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my website www.HomesbyNorcross.com
If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2010, you might want to push your planning into high gear.
Even though the peak buying months have been in summer for the past decade, according to Forbes that trend could get pushed up by a season or two because of the newly extended $8,000 homebuyer tax credit, which requires buyers to make an offer on a home by April 30 and close by June 30th to participate. From Forbes:
“The beginning of the year is going to be make-it-or-break-it,” says (Trulia.com spokesman Ken) Shuman. “If you’re a seller, get your property listed as early in the year as you can.”
Obviously, that’s not going to work out for everybody. One reason the strongest sale months are in summer is because it’s easier on families with children in school, not to mention that weather plays a big role in how a move turns out.
But for those of you who are a little more flexible with your sell date, Forbes urges you to get your home ready as soon as possible for buyers who are forced to speed up their decisions to take advantage of the tax credit:
“This year, we’re anticipating sales will peak earlier,” says Nicole Hall, editor-in-chief of Lendingtree.com, an online mortgage comparison service. “The best time to get your house on the market will be February or early March, and maybe even earlier if you want to avoid competition.”
No, the weather most likely won’t be working in your favor, especially if you’re unable to showcase your normally superb landscape when it’s covered in a layer of snow. But the article notes that there still are ways to show off your home and yard, including sprucing up holiday decorations and keeping your sidewalks clear of snow and other debris.
Pay close attention to what your local market is doing, too. Hall urges sellers to read local real-estate blogs, while keeping an eye not only on price fluctuations, but also on the unemployment rate.
And before you get in a panic, just remember, as Forbes points out, “Nothing about the last few years in real estate has been traditional.”
Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis and we can help you find your dream home in the Boston Metro West Market – Natick, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.
You can reach us at 781-694-3595.
Relocating to Wellesley, MA with the Right Realtor
Relocating to Wellesley, MA with the Right Realtor. Call Christine Norcross at 781-694-3595 for answers to your questions on relocating to the Wellesley, MA or Boston Metro West area.
Moving to a new home can be quite an ordeal, whether you are moving within the same area or across the country. To make a complicated and often stressful situation easier choosing a qualified and experienced real estate broker can make all the difference. A qualified Realtor can:
- Help you locate the best neighborhood to suit you and your family’s needs. She will know the area and will match it with your considerations and needs.
- Help you settle in faster by matching your interests and hobbies with the appropriate groups. She will also point you toward the right doctors, schools and professional areas that will set you out on the right foot.
- Will have the answers to your questions. She will have survived relocation many times with many people and have the answers you are looking for.
Keep in mind that choosing a Realtor with a solid reputation, a track record behind her and the knowledge you need to not only succeed in your real estate transaction but adjust to your new surroundings will make your entire move run much more smoothly. Do your homework and the real estate broker you choose will do the homework on the Boston Metro West Market for you!
Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis and we can help you find your dream home in the Boston Metro West Market – Natick, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.
You can reach us at 781-694-3595.
Pending Home Sales Increase – Wellesley, MA Real Estate
Pending Home Sales Increase for the Boston Metro West Market – Wellesley, Natick, Newton Needham, Brookline, Weston and more!
This month the National Association of REALTORS released it’s December Pending Home Sales Index showing an increase of 1.0 percent in the index from November (seasonally adjusted) and a 10.9 percent increase from last year.
Here are highlights from the report:
- December’s pending home sales index (seasonally adjusted) was 96.6 (the index is based upon 100.0 being equal to the average level of sales activity in 2001 which we could call the last “normal” year) which was a 1.0% increase in the index from November and an increase of 10.9 percent from the year before.
- December’s not-seasonally adjusted index index was at 64.0, a 18.1 percent decrease from November and a 10.5 percent increase from a year ago.
Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for NAR, gives this video statement: Pending Home Sales are Up! – Video
This is great news for the Boston Metro West Market!
Call me if you want help with your home purchase. Our team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis can help you find your dream home in the Boston Metro West Market – Natick, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.
You can reach us at 781-694-3595.
By Dennis Norman
Wellesley Home for sale, Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Home for sale, Wellesley, MA
For more information call Chris Norcross at 781-694-3595 or visit our website: Wellesley Home For Sale
We just listed a beautiful Wellesley home for sale. This home is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with 2-car garage. It is so beautiful it feels like a home from the pages of architectural digest. If you are looking for a home that needs no updating and you can just move in – this is the one.
Wellesley Home for Sale
Enjoy the sitting parlor/office and the sun-filled formal living room which connects to the Dining Room through a custom doorway. The spectacular Chef’s kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counter tops, a glass tiled back splash, wine cooler, sub zero refrigerator, Wolfe cook top, Bosch dishwasher and Thermador double ovens. The kitchen adjoins with the large family room which features surround sound, a marble surrounded fireplace, 2 large built-in bookshelves, recessed lighting, and custom windows. French doors lead directly to the outdoor stone patio and cedar fenced-in professionally landcaped and maintained backyard.
On the second level there are 5 Bedrooms and 3 full baths. The oversized Master Bedroom has vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, custom built Closet-tec closets and an adjoining master bath with marble counter tops and flooring and a large skylight rests directly above the Whirlpool tub.
Third floor finished walk up is perfect for an exercise room, game room or children’s playroom.
Other features include a 2 car garge, 9 ft. ceilings, oak hardwood floors, sprinkler system, custom blinds, and a central humidifier. Ideally located a mile from downtown Wellesley and within a short walking distance to Hardy Elementary school. A truly magnificent home! You won’t find a better Wellesley home for sale, it’s just beautiful.
Condo for Rent in Wellesley, Massachuetts – Linden Street
Condo for Rent in Wellesley, Massachuetts – Linden Street
For more information call me at 781-694-3595 or visit our website: Wellesley Condo for rent
Condo for Rent in Wellesley
This is a wonderful condo / townhouse / apartment located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The condo is a fabulous location. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It has been completely renovated from top to bottom with a brand new kitchen and new bathroom, recently finished hardwood floors. Also, there is a full basement with a washer and dryer for your use.
The condo for rent for $1750 in Wellesley is located in a very desirable area of Wellesley. This location is very walkable and has a walk index of 78. You can walk to the commuter train, downtown Wellesley, Wellesley Free Library, Town Hall, Roche Brothers, California Pizza Kitchen, The Cottage, CVS and more. Truly an outstanding location. You will find more details and information on Wellesley, Massachusetts at our website located Wellesley Homes for Sale.
View from living room to entrance
Don’t miss this opportunity to live and rent in Wellesley at this special condo. People love this location for it’s convenience to everything. If you are looking for a Wellesley Condo for Rent.
Contact our team today Wellesley House for Sale or at 781-694-3595. You will see more information on Wellesley Real Estate including market data and information as you look for a place to live.
Are you looking for a full service team to help you find a place to live? Check out our video and learn more about Christine Norcross & Partners
Here is the google map of the condo for rent
Obama Plans to Introduce Legislation Offering Incentives for Energy Improvements to Homes
Obama Plans to Introduce Legislation Offering Incentives for Energy Improvements to Homes
Energy efficiency and greener building practices have begun to take hold across the Country, spurring incentives that warrant making home improvements to existing homes as well as better practices for building new homes. Currently President Obama is considering federal incentives to homeowners who make energy efficient improvements to their homes.
President Obama had said that energy efficiency “creates jobs, saves money for families, and reduces the pollution that threatens our environment. With additional resources, in areas like advanced manufacturing of wind turbines and solar panels, for instance, we can help turn good ideas into good private-sector jobs.”
Providing incentives to home owners to make their properties more energy efficient will not only help the homeowner but help the economy, seen as two major players in exiting the recession that has affected our Nation’s economy.
The possible legislation could provide 50% rebates up to $12,000 in incentives for product costs as well as installation costs of energy efficient home improvements that could include appliances, insulation, solar products and more. The legislation is in the planning phase but is something Obama is planning on introducing.
For more information on possible legislation click here to a view an article posted by CNN Money.
If you are interested in finding more information on buying or selling your home call us today at 781-694-3595. Christine Norcross & Partners. Click Here to learn more.
Examine the Closets in Your Home
An organized closet can make the difference when trying to sell a home
When considering selling real estate the question surfaces, what can I do to improve my home and make it more appealing to a prospective buyer? Looking at your closets might be the answer. Closets may be the small improvement your home needs when getting ready to sell.
Newer homes tend to have bigger closets and they aren’t just dark spaces with doors any more. Today’s closets, thanks to companies like California Closets and other offshoots, are filled with light and organized spaces like drawers, shelves, shoe racks and hanging bars that hang at different heights to accommodate different articles of clothing. Some closets come across as small rooms. Regardless of whether you have a new home or an older home, if your closets aren’t organized they can be.
Closets can be do-it-yourself projects or created by a contractor or a closet company. Remodeling closets can be an inexpensive re-model that can add value to the sale of your home without breaking the bank.
Need out assistance to get ready to sell? Check out our website at www.HomesByNorcross.com for tips and Market Reports.
Contact Christine Norcross at cenorcross@verizon.net or by phone- 781-694-3595.
Get a Mortgage Before Searching for Real Estate
Finding a mortgage before looking for real estate is a smart idea
The first step in purchasing real estate should be getting a mortgage. Getting a mortgage, or rather getting approved for a mortgage, lets a buyer know what he can expect to afford when looking at property. It is important for a potential buyer to know how to secure a mortgage.
There are many places to look for a mortgage these days. There are banks, mortgage brokers, finance companies, credit unions and private lenders. Often experienced Realtors have mortgage brokers or banks that they work with often and using a lender that has a good reputation is often a safe bet. William Raveis Real Estate also offers William Raveis Mortgage with competive rates.
When looking for a mortgage have a good idea how much you can afford to pay each month. Look into the past, present and future to determine this. It is of the utmost importance not to bite off more than you can chew when it comes to your finances and the affordability of a home that you might buy.
When applying for a loan a person must provide documentation of income, expenses, and assets. Have your financial statements and tax returns ready and the process will be much easier.
Having a mortgage ready to go before finding a property will make the entire process smoother. Financing is harder to get these days and being prepared is a wise step in the home buying process.
For more information on mortgages click here.
Call Christine Norcross & Partners for more information about mortgage and getting prepared to purchase your home in the surrounding Boston Metro West Area.