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Johnny Long, Realtor at Privi Realty, Quincy, MA (2026)

06/17/2026

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of this beautiful home in Chester, New Hampshire! 🏡

Helping clients find the right home is always rewarding, but helping them secure strong terms along the way makes the journey even sweeter.

For this transaction, we were able to:
✔️ Secure the home at list price
✔️ Negotiate a $5,000 seller credit
✔️ Lock in a fixed interest rate in the mid-4% range

In today’s market, success isn’t always about negotiating a lower purchase price. Sometimes it’s about understanding where opportunities exist and structuring a deal that puts our clients in the strongest possible position both now and for years to come.

We’re grateful our buyers trusted us to guide them through the process and excited for them as they begin this next chapter in Chester.

Thinking about buying a home in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or beyond?

Let’s talk about your options and create a strategy that works for your goals.

06/01/2026

If you’re planning on buying before the end of 2026, we’re halfway through the year. Here’s what to do to make it happen. 👇

➖ Start tracking your finances now. Take a look at your savings, monthly expenses, debt, and credit score. Even small improvements over the next few months can make a big difference when it’s time to apply for a mortgage.

➖ Don’t wait to speak with a lender. One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is waiting until they’re “ready.” Getting pre-approved early helps you understand your numbers, monthly payment range, and what you need to work on before buying.

➖ Be realistic about your timeline. If your goal is to buy before the end of the year, now is the time to start preparing, not in November. The earlier you plan, the more options and flexibility you’ll have.

➖ Start researching areas and priorities. Think beyond just the house itself. Commute, lifestyle, schools, walkability, future resale value, and monthly costs all matter.

➖ Build the right team around you. A good agent should help you create a strategy, not just unlock doors. Having the right people guiding you can make the process feel a lot less overwhelming.

The buyers who have the smoothest experience are usually the ones who prepare early.

If buying before the end of 2026 is on your vision board, now’s the time to start making moves.

05/22/2026

If you live in these Boston neighborhoods, here are a few local businesses worth checking out 👇

📍 South Boston
➖ Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar for dinner & drinks
➖ Capo for Italian food and live music
➖ American Provisions for coffee, sandwiches, and local goods

📍 Seaport
➖ Tatte Bakery & Café for coffee runs
➖ Committee for Mediterranean small plates
➖ The Current for waterfront walks, shopping, and pop-ups

📍 Back Bay
➖ Trident Booksellers & Café for a cozy afternoon
➖ Saltie Girl for seafood
➖ Polcari’s Coffee for a classic Boston spot

📍 Charlestown
➖ Warren Tavern for history & casual food
➖ Monument Restaurant & Tavern for brunch
➖ Zume’s Coffee House for your morning coffee stop

📍 South End
➖ Flour Bakery for pastries and coffee
➖ Toro for tapas
➖ SoWa Market on weekends for local vendors and art

One of the best parts about Boston is that every neighborhood has its own personality, and the local spots are what really make each area feel like home.

Share your favorite Boston businesses below!

05/20/2026

7+ deals, one client, here’s the story behind it!

Most real estate transactions last a few months. The best client relationships last years.

I recently received a review from a client I’ve now helped through 7+ deals, buying, selling, and investing.

That number means more to me than any single transaction because it represents trust built over time.

In an industry where people have endless options, repeat clients are something I never take for granted. My goal has always been simple: provide honest guidance, communicate clearly, protect my clients’ best interests, and make the process as smooth as possible.

The fact that clients continue to come back,and trust me with some of their biggest decisions, is something I’m incredibly thankful for.

“Couldn’t be happier with the results every time.”

That’s the goal, every single time.

05/14/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND IN MALDEN 📍

Come tour this beautiful, newer construction corner lot home at 305 Lynn St this weekend!

✨ 4 Bedrooms & Bonus Room
✨ 3 Full Bathrooms
✨ Open Concept Layout
✨ White Shaker Kitchen & Granite Countertops
✨ Hardwood Floors Throughout
✨ Fully Fenced Yard & Custom Patio
✨ Built-In Playground
✨ 6-Car Parking

This home was built for modern family living with the perfect balance of style, space, and functionality. Whether you need room for entertaining, working from home, hosting guests, or giving the kids space to play, this home truly checks every box.

📅 Saturday, May 16 | 12–2 PM
📅 Sunday, May 17 | 1–3 PM

Located in one of the Top 10 cities nationally for quality of life, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

DM me with any questions or stop by this weekend to see it in person! 🔑

05/07/2026

New Listing Alert 📍Check out this exciting home in Malden 🏡

Welcome to 305 Lynn St, a newer construction corner lot home built in 2015 that checks every box for modern living!

With 4 bedrooms & a bonus room, 3 full baths, and a bright open layout, this home offers the perfect mix of style, function, and flexibility. The white shaker kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and center island that flows seamlessly into the living and dining spaces with hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout.

The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private en-suite bath, while the additional bedrooms offer incredible storage with double-deep closets.

Need extra flexibility? The first-floor bedroom works perfectly as a guest suite, playroom, or second family room.

Outside is where this home really stands out, and if you’ve got kids, this is a perfect home for you! Fully fenced yard, custom patio, and a built-in playground make this setup ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday family life.

And the parking? Nearly impossible to find in Malden!
✔️ 6-car parking
✔️ Additional dead-end street parking

Located in one of the Top 10 cities nationally for “Best Quality of Life,” this is an incredible opportunity to own a move-in ready home in Malden.

DM me for more details or to schedule a private showing!

04/22/2026

🏡 New Listing in Lowell📍 23 Columbus Ave, Lowell, MA 01851

Welcome to 23 Columbus Ave, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home that has been lovingly owned by the same family for over 30 years. Whether you’re an owner-occupant looking for space to grow, a multi-generational household needing flexibility, or an investor searching for your next opportunity, this property checks a lot of boxes.

Inside, you’ll find hardwood flooring, open living and dining spaces, and a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The layout offers great flow for everyday living, while the generously sized upstairs bedrooms bring in beautiful natural light throughout the day.

There’s also incredible value-add potential with a walk-up attic and partially finished basement, perfect for expanding your living space or increasing future resale value.

Recent updates include: ✅ Updated electrical panel ✅ Newer appliances ✅ Rubber roof section replaced approximately 2 years ago

Outside, the oversized driveway, covered carport, fenced yard, and one-way street location offer both convenience and privacy, something buyers are always looking for.

Located close to Routes 3, 495, and 93, plus shopping and public transportation, this home makes commuting simple while keeping you close to everything Lowell has to offer.

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity, this might be it. Ask me about rates in the 4s & grants up to $50,000!

DM me for details or to schedule your private showing.

04/13/2026

Q1 recap! The first three months of the year have been busy in the best way.

➖ 9 closings to start the year. ➖ 3 sellers and 6 buyers across Worcester, Lowell, Chelmsford, Natick, Agawam, Rockland, and Fitchburg.
➖ And 5 leases secured for my landlord clients in Everett, Malden, Lynn, and Brighton.

What I am most proud of is helping my clients move with clarity and confidence in a market that still feels overwhelming to a lot of people.

Two of my first-time homebuyers secured a combined $100,000 in grants. That is money that made homeownership possible sooner, and with less financial pressure. A lot of buyers do not even realize these programs exist, which is why having the right strategy matters.

Right now, I have 5 clients scheduled to close this quarter and 2 more listings coming soon!

Momentum is building, and Q2 is already shaping up to be strong.

If buying, selling, or investing is on your radar this year, this is your reminder that preparation is everything. The clients who are ready are the ones who win.

Send me a message if you want to talk through your options or get a plan in place.

04/01/2026

Closed on 173 Myrtle Ave, Fitchburg, MA 🏡

This one’s a full-circle moment, I helped my client purchase this 3-family just 2 years ago, and this marks our 5th closing together.

When we first listed this property, the demand was immediate and we got multiple offers after the first week of showings.

And it’s easy to see why this one stood out: ✔️ 3-family layout that works (two 2BD/1BA units & one 1BD/1BA).
✔️ Vacant second-floor unit (ideal for an owner-occupant or an investor ready to lease at market).
✔️ 5+ off-street parking spots (a major value-add in this area).
✔️Minutes to Fitchburg State & the commuter rail.

Fast forward to closing:
✨ $32,000 over asking ✨ $111,000 gain in just 2 years

This is what happens when you combine the right property with the right strategy, not just when you sell, but when you buy.

The biggest takeaway?
 The best opportunities (especially multi-families) move fast and the clients who win are the ones who are prepared before they hit the market.

If buying an investment property or house-hacking is on your radar this year, let’s build your plan early.

DM me to get started.

03/24/2026

5 things no one will tell you about buying your first home 👀🏡

Buying your first place is exciting and also full of stuff nobody explains until you’re already in it. Here are 5 things I wish more first-time buyers knew:

1️⃣ Your monthly payment isn’t just the mortgage. Taxes, insurance, HOA/condo fees, and sometimes PMI can change the number a lot. Make sure you’re budgeting for the full payment, not just the rate.

2️⃣ The “perfect” house is rarely the winning strategy. Most first homes are a starter, not forever. The buyers who win are usually the ones focused on the right layout & location & resale potential (not just the dream Pinterest kitchen).

3️⃣ You can be fully pre-approved and still lose if your offer isn’t structured well. Price matters, but so do terms: timelines, deposits, inspection strategy, appraisal gap (when needed), and the seller’s preferred closing date.

4️⃣ Inspection isn’t about finding a flawless house. It’s about understanding what you’re buying and negotiating smartly. Every home has issues. The goal is to separate “normal homeowner stuff” from “walk-away stuff.”

5️⃣ There are costs you’ll forget to plan for. Home inspection, condo docs, moving, utilities, lock changes, initial repairs, furniture and that first Home Depot run.

If you’re planning to buy your first home in Massachusetts this year, send me a DM with “FIRST HOME”, and we can talk about your options and the next best steps forward.

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