Jean Cullinane, Realtor - Lamacchia Realty

11/30/2022

Have you seen the new loan limits for 2023? 👀

Check them out below! 👇

FHFA announced today that the conforming loan limits (CLLs) will rise by $79,000 from $647,200 in 2022 to $726,200 in 2023 for single-family/one-unit properties. These higher limits are propelled by average prices for homes which have increased by over 12% in 2022 due to high demand and limited sup

11/30/2022

Wondering how the housing market is looking? 🧐

Look no further! 🎉

Our most recent housing report is in 👇

Massachusetts Home Sales Down 20.5% Sales are down 20.5% year over year with October 2022 at 6,544 over 8,235 last October. Sales are down across all categories. Single families: 5,285 (2021) | 4,183 (2022)Condominiums: 2,089 (2021) | 1,729 (2022)Multi-families: 861 (2021) | 632 (2022)Average

11/30/2022

Wondering how the market is looking? 🤔

I have the latest stats on the local housing market, below! 👇

11/29/2022

Worried that because we are approaching the holidays your home won’t sell? 😟

These facts are here to calm your nerves and reverse the myth! 😄 🔄

Mythbuster: Homes actually DO SELL during the holiday season!Quite often, too often, in fact, REALTORS ® hear home sellers say that they want to take their home off the market for the holiday season. Their concerns usually stem from the misconception that buyers are not looking during November an...

11/22/2022

It’s that time of the year again! ✨
And if your home is on the market, you can still decorate for the holidays ✅
Read on for some helpful tips, below ⤵️

The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for holiday movies, hot cocoa, and of course decking the halls with boughs of holly! One of the best parts about the holiday season is the tradition of decorating your home. However, if your house is on the ma...

11/19/2022

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to freshen up your home 🖌

This and other tips to give your older home a fresh look 🏡

You just signed your closing papers. Your belongings are boxed up and ready to find their place in your new home. The property is empty, broom-clean, and ready for you to make this house into your home. The excitement becomes slightly overwhelming. Did you realize that the house was as “well-loved...

11/17/2022

Did you know that if you wait to buy until spring, you’ll pay more? 😱💵
Find out more below 👇

There is nothing wrong with that house! The Fall of 2022 looks different than the past few years with mortgage rates higher than they’ve been in years, prices still high, and inventory, which has been at historical lows since the summer of 2020, beginning to increase. Homes are starting to be a

11/10/2022

Looking to purchase a home this new year❓
These tips can help to make the process a smooth one 📋

When looking to the new year, you may be looking for a change or life may bring about circumstances where change is necessary, whether that is a new home down the street or moving to a completely new state. If you are looking to purchase a home this new year, it is crucial to consider the current st

11/08/2022

Scared to buy a house? 🏡
Don't let all the horror stories scare you‼ 😲
Tips for buying a home with confidence below ⤵

For many people, despite the benefits, all of the responsibilities of homeownership can bring about many fears. From the stress of finding just the right home to figuring out your finances, to closing, and dealing with the responsibilities of being a new homeowner, there’s a lot to consider. While...

11/03/2022

Amidst ceaseless mortgage rate hikes and inflationary headlines, the mortgage industry is abuzz with talk of buydowns. 📈
What’s a buy down? 🤔
Find out in the blog below⬇️

Amidst ceaseless mortgage rate hikes and inflationary headlines, the mortgage industry is abuzz with talk of buydowns. Buydowns aren’t a new product, on the contrary, they’ve been around for a long time, but they’re resurfacing now as a mechanism to combat the rising mortgage rates. There are ...