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Team BlueBid
Jan 9, 20243 min read
Considering a Move to Braintree, MA?
Finding Braintree homes for sale can be a challenge. Braintree is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live.
Chris Mackey
Jan 4, 20241 min read
Bluebid Buzz: January 4
Good riddance to the 2023 housing market. CNBC reports total mortgage application volume was down 9.4% for the week ended December 29.
Team BlueBid
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Considering a Move to Milton, MA?
Milton, MA, is one of New England's most affluent, diverse, and desired communities.
Team BlueBid
Jan 2, 20243 min read
Considering a move to Hingham, MA?
If you want to move to an idyllic town with a colonial history and be just a stone’s throw away from Boston, it’s time to start looking for
Chris Mackey
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: December 28
New home sales slipped, many experts expect a supply boost when mortgage rates hit 5%, and experts are split on when 'Silver Tsunami' hits.
Team BlueBid
Dec 27, 20233 min read
When Will Housing Inventory Start to Increase?
Between record inflation and Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, Americans have recently seen sharp upticks in mortgage rates.
Team BlueBid
Dec 21, 20235 min read
Buying a House All Cash in Greater Boston: Pros and Cons of Buying All Cash in MA
If you can swing it, buying a home all-cash in Greater Boston can streamline the process and save on closing costs.
Chris Mackey
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Bluebid Buzz: December 21
Housing starts hit 6-month high, home sales picked up from a 13-year low, and Americans' home-buying plans rose by the most in a year.
Team BlueBid
Dec 18, 20235 min read
What is a Move-In Ready Home, and Should I Buy One?
When you’re ready to buy a new house, you’ll discover that there are many decisions to make. One of these decisions involves choosing betwee
Chris Mackey
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: December 14
Mortgage rates are one factor in the lock-in effect blanketing today's housing market. Low inventory compounds the problem.
Team BlueBid
Dec 13, 20235 min read
How Much House Can I Afford With 250k Salary / Household Income?
The answer to this question depends on where you plan to live. Your actual purchase budget can range depending on your down payment, etc.
Chris Mackey
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: December 7
Some semblance of a buyer's market in real estate could finally be on the way in 2024; Mortgage rates are declining, new listings are rising
Team BlueBid
Dec 4, 20236 min read
How Much House Can I Afford With 150k Salary / Household Income?
How much house can I afford with 150k salary/household income?
Chris Mackey
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Bluebid Buzz: November 30
This week's buzz sees listing activity improving and homes spending fewer days on the market.
Team BlueBid
Nov 29, 20231 min read
Say Goodbye to Published Days on Market
By eliminating Day on Market, we aim to relieve homeowners of the risks and challenges that can come with unknown listing periods.
Team BlueBid
Nov 27, 20233 min read
What Are the Steps to Buying a House in 2024, and How Can It Be Better?
What Are the Steps to Buying a House in 2024, and How Can It Be Better? Prepare your finances, start looking for a lender, etc.
Chris Mackey
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: November 16
Mortgage applications were up approximately 3% last week as volume rose to its highest level in 5 weeks
Chris Mackey
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: November 9
Buyer sentiment is low, affordability challenges persist, and inventory constraints in the traditional market prevent prices from correcting
Chris Mackey
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: November 3
As inventory and pricing were showing improvement, there's a growing consensus this high interest rate environment isn't going away soon.
Chris Mackey
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Bluebid Buzz: October 26
This week: pending home sales stronger than expected, newly built home sales surging, and new listings seeing first uptick since July 2022.
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