Buying a home, especially your first home, is extremely exciting and even a little bit intimidating. When I purchased my first home, I had been involved in the real estate industry for several years, so I thought I knew it all. Oh how wrong I was! Luckily, I had a fantastic agent to guide me through the process, and answer all of my questions. Today, I’m going to answer some questions that our agents get asked frequently, and ones I definitely asked myself! 

Kimberly first fell in love with the Eastman community after visiting her parents. The abundance of outdoor activities appealed to Kim, and after spending more than 17 years as an elementary school teacher in the Littleton, Massachusetts school district, Kim retired from teaching in 2020, and made the move to Eastman.

Coldwell Banker Lifestyles August 2021 Blog on July Sales Data

A New Hampshire native, Kyle Shepherd, has lived in the Grantham/Eastman community his entire life. He was a competitive swimmer for the Lebanon High School swim team and attended Vermont Technical College for Construction Management.

Buying a home comes with a lot of information and steps, but even more so for those that are financing their purchase. There are many types of mortgages out there, and depending on your area, income, and type of home, one mortgage might suit you better than another. Below are some of the most common types of home loans. 

If you have been thinking of selling your home, (and who wouldn’t be in this hot market!), you more than likely have a ton of questions, especially if it is your first time selling a home. Let’s break down some of the most frequently asked questions we get from our sellers!

Despite a modest increase in inventory levels, which are up 3.3% over last month, homes are still flying off the shelves in an unbelievable average of 17 days on market. Nationally, 89% of homes sold in June 2021 were on the market for less than a month.

Whether on television, at an open house or on the pages of a magazine, we’ve all seen stunningly outfitted estates that deliver a true wow factor – and listing price – that properties without staging just cannot match. Buyers quickly fall in love with homes that have a strong character while wordlessly conveying the lifestyle they would enjoy if they lived there. Before listing your property, consider that proper staging is one of the most important factors in enhancing your home’s appeal and most flattering features.

When it comes time to purchase a home, there are many costs involved. Saving for items such as the down payment, escrow deposits, inspections, and appraisals is important in the preparation of buying a home. One thing that many first time home buyers are unaware of, is closing costs.

A market update provided by Coldwell Banker Lifestyles, looking at the state of the real estate market and how our different regions compare to each other and the rest of the U.S. in May 2021 versus 2020.