Chris Blauvelt, Realtor, William Raveis Real Estate

09/06/2026

So grateful for every client who’s trusted me with a decision this big, whether it’s helping them buy or sell their home. 🙏

If you’re looking for your first home 🏡 or ready to sell and buy your next one here North of Boston 📍, I’m here to help. 🤝

09/04/2026

Wondering what $600,000 actually buys you North of Boston? This breakdown compares five towns side by side so you can see exactly where that budget stretches furthest and where it barely gets you a condo.

If you're searching for homes North of Boston or in Southern New Hampshire, the same $600K budget can look completely different depending on the town. We walk through Haverhill MA, Derry NH, Salem NH, Peabody and Danvers MA, and Boxford and Andover MA to give you a real, honest look at what that price point buys in each one. This guide is built for buyers who want a town-by-town comparison before falling in love with one specific area.

Wondering what $600,000 actually buys you North of Boston? This bre...

09/04/2026

$600K sounds like a lot until you start comparing towns North of Boston.

I broke down what that exact budget gets you in five different towns: a full single-family with a yard in Haverhill or Derry, or barely a condo in Boxford or Andover. Same number, completely different outcome depending on where you look.

If you’re working with a $600K budget (or any budget) and want the real, town-by-town breakdown before you start touring homes, that’s exactly what my team and I do every day.

Drop your budget in the comments and I’ll tell you which towns make sense, or send me a DM and we’ll run the numbers together.

08/28/2026

Buying your first home? These are the mistakes I see North of Boston buyers make again and again, and almost every one of them is completely avoidable.

In this video, I'm walking through the biggest first-time homebuyer mistakes I see here North of Boston: skipping pre-approval, falling in love with a town before checking the numbers, not knowing about Massachusetts's new home inspection law, underestimating the real cost of ownership, and going without local representation. If you're getting ready to buy your first home in this market, knowing these ahead of time can save you the house you actually wanted.

Buying your first home? These are the mistakes I see North of Bosto...

08/28/2026

Every year I watch first-time buyers make the same avoidable mistakes, and most of them have nothing to do with the house itself.

From skipping pre-approval to not knowing about the new MA home inspection law that changed in October 2025, small missteps can cost you the home you actually wanted in a market that moves this fast.

Which one of these have you run into, or are you worried about? Drop it in the comments. I read every one and I’m always happy to help you think it through.

08/21/2026

Peabody just got named the #1 hottest zip code in the entire country by Realtor.com, but the ranking isn't the interesting part.

In this video, I'm giving you the honest, complete picture of living in Peabody, the good, the bad, and who I think it's actually best for. We cover home prices compared to Boston, the different neighborhoods (West Peabody, South Peabody, Rolling Hills), walkability, schools, things to do, and why the location off Route 128 keeps demand so strong.

https://youtu.be/VSrbiWrIudY?si=OphOXnVct4RAoaNl

Peabody just got named the #1 hottest zip code in the entire countr...

08/21/2026

Peabody, MA just got named the #1 hottest zip code in the ENTIRE country by Realtor.com.

But the ranking isn’t the interesting part, it’s what’s actually behind it. I broke down the real value compared to Boston, the different neighborhood vibes (West Peabody, South Peabody, Rolling Hills), what’s walkable and what’s not, the schools, and why the location off Route 128 keeps buyers coming back.

Thinking about Peabody or anywhere North of Boston? Send me a DM!

08/14/2026

Five years ago, home prices North of Boston looked completely different than they do today, and the numbers might surprise you. Homeowners across the region are sitting on far more equity than they realize.

In this video, we break down exactly how much home prices have grown North of Boston over the last five years, covering the statewide numbers, what's happening in Essex County towns like Andover, Newburyport, Middleton, Ipswich, and Lynn, and what this trend means whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth today.

Five years ago, home prices North of Boston looked completely diffe...

08/14/2026

Home prices North of Boston are up 40–45% in just five years, and most homeowners have no idea how much equity they’re sitting on.

Statewide, the median home price has jumped from around $467K to $667K+ since 2021. Towns like Middleton, Ipswich, and Lynn have seen some of the biggest gains in Essex County.

If you bought years ago, your home might be worth a lot more than you think. Curious what yours is worth today? Send me a DM and I’ll run the numbers for you.

08/07/2026

Thinking about moving to Massachusetts from out of state? This video breaks down the five things that catch almost every relocating buyer off guard, and could cost you time, money, or even the house you wanted if you don't know them going in.

If you're moving here from a different state or market, the surprises rarely show up in a Google search. From how fast homes move, to the role attorneys play in MA transactions, to how much property taxes shift town to town, this guide covers what you actually need to know before making the move to Massachusetts.

Thinking about moving to Massachusetts from out of state? This vide...