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06/18/2026

Federal Reserve holds rates steady but signals possible hike before year’s end

Open markets committee says ‘economic activity is expanding at a solid pace’ in first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh

06/17/2026

Having parents help with/gifting down payments can have tax consequences.

06/16/2026

Consider these condos & townhomes in Gloucester, Beverly, Swampscott, Ipswich, Marblehead, Salem, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport

06/16/2026

Condos and townhomes can be a great option for first-time home buyers! And the commuter rail is a fantastic option for those having to commute to/from Boston/Cambridge.

Check out these condos & townhomes on the North Shore with easy access to the commuter rail: Beverly, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Rockport, Salem, Swampscott.

Stop paying someone else's mortgage.

Contact me when you're ready to start your first-time home buying journey.

Consider these condos & townhomes in Gloucester, Beverly, Swampscott, Ipswich, Marblehead, Salem, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport

06/15/2026

A strong credit profile can open doors long before you're ready to buy a home. 🏡

Building healthy financial habits takes time, but even small, consistent steps can make a meaningful difference over the long run.

The good news is that improving your credit is often more about consistency than perfection.

Future-you will be glad you started today.

Stop paying someone else's mortgage.

06/15/2026

Farmer market season has arrived!

06/15/2026

First-time buyers rose to 35%, the highest since June 2020, as inventory opened entry points. Demand remains competitive with 25% of homes selling above list price, but sentiment cooled and homes averaged 2.3 offers.

06/13/2026

Looking for deals?

There might be room to negotiate on these homes in Beverly, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Rockport, Salem, Swampscott that have been on the market for more than 60 days.

Homes that have been on the market for a while in Salem, Beverly, Marblehead, Swampscott, Gloucester, Ipswich, Rockport and Manchester-by-the-Sea.

06/12/2026

Buying a home comes with a timeline that looks a little different for everyone. 🏡

The home search itself can take anywhere from 30 to 60 days, depending on your needs, budget, and what’s available in the market.

Once you’re under contract, the path to closing can move quickly or take a bit longer based on the details of the transaction.

If you’re ready to start the process and want expert guidance from search to sold, send me a message and let’s chat!

06/12/2026

Buyer Demand Holds Despite Rate Pressure

Purchase applications are up 7% year over year even with rates near 2026 highs.

Pending home sales: 75,935 this week vs. 69,636 same week in 2025.

19 of 21 weeks in 2026 have shown positive year-over-year purchase application data.

9 of those weeks logged double-digit year-over-year gains.

Demand historically softens above 6.64% and faces real risk above 7.00%.

Current rate sits at 6.66%, right at the sensitivity threshold.

Buyers are still active. But the margin for rate movement is razor thin.

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