Category Archives: Wellesley Home Buyers

Are You “Dating” Many Buyer Agents?

I have a friend with a relative who has just sold a home in another part of the state and wants to buy a condo in the Natick/Framingham/Ashland area. I asked her if she was working with a Realtor. Her … Continue reading

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The Important Difference Between Buyer Agency and a Buyer Agent

If you’re relocating to Massachusetts from another state, you’ve probably been advised to retain a Buyer Agent to represent your interests. One thing you may not realize is that unless the agent is the lister of a property, he/she is … Continue reading

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Buying a Home with a Septic System

Even today, many homes in the Wellesley and Natick area still have septic systems instead of being connected to town sewer. My listing at 17 Brook Street, Natick has a septic system (new in 2009) This is nothing to be … Continue reading

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Wellesley Area Homebuyers Guide

Just a short post (announcement really) on this gorgeous early Fall New England Saturday. The National Association of Realtors (yes I am a member) has just released a comprehensive Homebuyers Guide. Whether first time, relo, upsizing or downsizing, this guide … Continue reading

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Insuring a Wellesley condominium

Question:  Before the kids move back, [only half kidding!] my wife and I are thinking about selling our Wellesley home and buying a condominium in Wellesley.  I understand  that with a condominium, we will own our own unit outright and … Continue reading

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Should I rent a Wellesley condo to my mother?

Question: Rather than putting her in a nursing home, my wife and I have discussed buying a condo and charging her rent.  A friend of mine said that by renting to a relative I might be losing on tax benefits.  … Continue reading

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The Wellesley Real Estate “Mingles” market

Question:  I’m married and my sister is married.  We would like to move back to Wellesley and maybe buy a two-family house or a duplex together.  Does this make sense? Bill’s Answer:  It sure does and sounds like a great … Continue reading

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Buying a Wellesley home at age 50

Question: I realize that I’m starting late in life but at age 50, I’m in the market to buy a house and I love Wellesley.  Since most mortgages are written for 25-30 years, I’d still be paying at age 75 or … Continue reading

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How to safety-proof your Wellesley home?

Question: With a third child on the way, my husband and I have outgrown our Beacon Street, Boston apartment.  We’d love to move to a town like Wellesley.  I’m a woman who has  lived in  apartments her whole life.  What … Continue reading

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In Wellesley Real Estate, do I need a title search?

Question: I’m interested in buying an older home in Wellesley, maybe, an historic home.  In buying an older home in Wellesley, do I have to pay the extra money for a title search as part of the closing costs? Bill’s … Continue reading

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