Conforti & Medina Realtors Blog

Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval: Two Different Steps

Posted on 06/29/2020

Photo by Tayeb Mezahdia via Pixabay When you start looking for your dream home, you need to know how much mortgage you will qualify for. Your real estate agent might ask you to get a pre-qualification letter. However, just because you are pre-qualified doesn’t mean that you will get the loan. You need a pre-approval for that, and...

Buying A Home

Preapproved

How to Settle In to Your New City

Posted on 06/22/2020

Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...

Moving

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Posted on 06/15/2020

Should You Pay Your Mortgage Twice a Month?

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels We all know how hard the beginning of the month can be; it seems like there are a million bills due all at the same time, and one of those bills is usually the most expensive among them all—your mortgage. After you budget for all of your expenses, that gigantic payment can really...

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Personal Finance

Tips for Budgeting for a Fixer Upper

Posted on 06/08/2020

Image by Annie Gray from Unsplash If you are handy with home repair, you could buy a more expensive house if you are willing to put some work into it. Many foreclosures are often sold “as is,” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of...

Buying A Home

Buying A Fixer Upper

Another Property Sold - 50 Beechwood Ave #2, Watertown, MA 02472

Posted on 07/15/2020

Stunning, light-filled second floor condo in multi-level home near Watertown Square boasting spacious rooms, hardwood floors and high-end modern design. This 2-level luxury condo includes a private top level master suite with skylights, ensuite bath and oversized walk-in closet. On the main level (second story of home) find three bedrooms, one full bath and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counters. Beautiful bay windows in the living room and dining room create sunlit gathering spaces. Find peaceful relaxation in the front sunroom. In-unit laundry. Off-street parking for 2 cars. Situated in an ideal location near...

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Another Property Sold - 24 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Posted on 07/02/2020

HOT PROPERTY!!! One of a kind and beautiful from top to bottom. Classic Colonial Farmhouse with RENOVATED, OPEN CONCEPT interior packed with upgrades. Massive living/family room space accented by lovely arched picture window, crown molding, and vaulted ceiling. Dazzling 40' by 17' McCormick Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 48" Dacor 6 burner gas range w/ side by side double oven, pot filler, and 8 ft island. CUSTOM WET BAR featuring copper sink, Marvel beverage cooler and walk in pantry. TILED MUDROOM off the driveway connects with convenient FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY room and a 3/4 bath. Second floor provides four proper bedrooms and a...

Melrose

Another Property Sold - 221 N Franklin St, Holbrook, MA 02343

Posted on 07/02/2020

Great opportunity for a charming antique home with lots of character in a very convenient location. With a flexible floor plan, this home can be used as either a 2 or 3 bedroom house. The first floor features a large eat-in kitchen with wide pine floors, exposed beams, and great cabinet space. There is also a formal dining room and front living room that could be used as an additional bedroom if needed. The family room is spacious and newly carpeted with access to a back bedroom or perhaps a private office. Upstairs the master suite has fresh carpets, a sitting room, and two large closets. The bathroom was recently redone to include all new...

Holbrook

Another Property Sold - 20 Abbott St, Salem, MA 01970

Posted on 06/22/2020

This charming move in ready sun-drenched home with the perfect floor plan for entertaining featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights and an open concept in the main living area with a large custom kitchen, stainless steel appliances, soapstone counter tops, hard wood floors throughout, plenty of storage, and a gas fireplace. The separate living room offers its own wood burning fireplace creating a relaxed intimate space for the owners. Second floor features three bedrooms with hardwood floors and newer windows. There is a partially finished basement ideal for a playroom or media room, plus additional basement room for a workshop along with ample...

Salem

Video Tour - 2 Hawthorne Pl #16a, Boston, MA 02114

Posted on 06/04/2020

URBAN OASIS IN AN AMAZING LOCATION WITH INDOOR PARKING AVAILABLE; Hawthorne Place in Boston’s Vibrant West End surrounded by fantastic gardens, green space and tennis courts near Massachusetts General Hospital, Whole Foods, TD Garden, Beacon Hill, North End, Faneuil Hall & Downtown, great shopping and restaurants all in the neighborhood. Commuters dream Rt. 93, Storrow drive, red, green and blue T lines, commuter rail, EZ ride & Partners Shuttle stops are nearby, as are the Charles River & Esplanade's walking, running and biking trails, a nearby health club with a swimming pool for members. The unit features 24-hour concierge...