Blog: Buying

Buyers review paperwork with an agent and seller outside a home marked under contract.

January 26, 2026

Homebuyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Over a Decade

Nationally, sellers outnumbered buyers by a record margin in December 2025. Here is what local sales data show about buyer leverage in Jamaica Plain,…
Red-brick row of townhouses with rounded bays, black trim, and landscaped gardens beneath leafy trees.

January 15, 2026

NACA, MassHousing, Or Conventional In Jamaica Plain?

Compare NACA, MassHousing, and conventional loans for Jamaica Plain buyers. See down payment, PMI, timelines, and offer strength. Talk with Juan Murray.
Red Victorian house with a covered porch, framed by large trees behind a white picket fence.

December 4, 2025

Hyde Park Housing Types: Condos, Singles, And Two‑Families

Thinking about Hyde Park, Boston? Learn what to expect from condos, single-family homes, and two-families, plus yards, transit, and costs. Start your search.
Gray house with white-trimmed bay windows and porch, backed by a wooded hill and distant skyline.

November 21, 2025

Roslindale Triple-Decker Guide for Savvy Buyers

Buying a three-family and want a Roslindale triple-decker guide? Learn key layouts, inspections, financing, landlord rules, and condo conversion steps: plan…
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November 13, 2025

Fannie Mae Is Dropping the 620 Credit Score Rule. Here’s the Part No One Is Talking About.

Fannie Mae is removing the 620 credit score minimum in 2025, but the impact is not what most buyers expect. Learn how this change affects approvals, lender…
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November 10, 2025

What If Your Mortgage Lasted 50 Years?

There’s talk in D.C. about a 50-year mortgage. What if it became real? Here’s what it could mean for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, and how it…
Red-brick row houses with white bay windows and stoops beneath orange autumn trees.

November 6, 2025

Financing 2 to 4 Units in Hyde Park for House Hackers

Planning to house hack a 2 to 4 unit in Hyde Park? Learn financing paths, how lenders count rent, and offer and reno steps that keep financing on track. Talk…
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August 29, 2025

How to Get the Best Mortgage Rates in Jamaica Plain, MA

Discover how to secure the best mortgage rates in Jamaica Plain, MA. Explore credit strategies, lender options, and timing insights to enhance your home buying.
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August 20, 2025

You Found the One. Here’s How to Actually Win It in Boston.

Boston real estate is changing. With low inventory but more price reductions and longer days on market, some neighborhoods still favor sellers while others…
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June 3, 2025

The Massachusetts Home Inspection Law: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Since October 15, 2025, Massachusetts sellers cannot require buyers to waive a home inspection. What the law and its regulations say, the required disclosure,…