6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
The process of buying a home seems simple enough. You decide to buy, you find a home, you get a mortgage and you move in! It’s not that simple and those steps are only a small piece of the entire process. The following list outlines common mistakes to avoid during the early part of the home buying process.
- Not taking care in choosing the professionals you work with. This includes but is not limited to your real estate agent, attorney, mortgage broker, and inspectors. There could be others depending on the property you plan to purchase. Check references and reviews. This is the most important as these professionals will be your guides and primary source for information. Make sure they are qualified!
- Published in Buying Brief - Buying Real Estate, Frequently Asked Questions
65 Dodges Row Wenham, MA
Past property listing.
Captivating mid century home located on a scenic road on the the North Shore. Once you drive down the long driveway and arrive at this home it feels like you have left the busy world behind and you can take in the peaceful landscape. This home is well sited on 7+/- acres. (more…)
- Published in Past Property Listings
276 Highland Street Hamilton, MA
Sold July 27, 2015 for $255,000. See homes currently on the market in Hamilton and Wenham, MA
Beautiful setting looking out over Essex County Greenbelt property. Enjoy the fabulous morning light in this peaceful location. Also very close to Bradley Palmer State Park. This ranch style home is set on .25 acres. Great home to renovate or the possibility of rebuilding. This five room, two bedroom, one bath home is in need of extensive renovation. The home is 968 square feet and the septic system is in the process of being designed. (more…)
- Published in Past Property Listings
8 Curtis Point Beverly, MA
Past property listing.
The combination of exceptional design, uncompromising craftsmanship, and a superb waterfront location makes this one of the most remarkable residences on the North Shore. A near total renovation resulted in exquisite finishes coupled by sophisticated mechanical systems. Each room in this home is equally comfortable and remarkable from the elegant entry through to the exterior decking and blue stone terrace. Complete with a fire pit, the outdoor gathering space overlooks the ocean, private sandy beach and beautifully landscaped grounds and pond. The grand club like living room featuring dark, rich floors, raised panel walls and coffered ceilings, sits adjacent to the more intimate library with it’s marble faced wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is immediately striking with its expansive honed granite island capturing your attention and blending beautifully with the cherry cabinets and exquisite ocean views beyond. (more…)
- Published in Global Luxury - Coldwell Banker, Past Property Listings
