Baby-boomer retirees trend toward “upsizing, at least for those who can afford larger homes
For years, we assumed that retirees would eventually downsize. However, a recent Wall Street Journal article points to a growing trend: Many… Read More
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Tight home supply continues to fuel Plymouth-area prices
Like most of the nation, Plymouth-area homes keep appreciating, but at a much slower rate than the price surges marking the Pandemic years. While the… Read More
Can a second mortgage fund your Accessory Dwelling Unit?
Eligible Massachusetts homeowners can secure a fixed-rate second mortgage up to $250,000 for adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) built on their properties. An ADU,… Read More
Mortgage rates take big plunge
Mortgage rates just took a major drop from about 7% to 6.49%, likely saving home buyers hundreds of dollars on monthly payments. The drop came… Read More
Will the anticipated Silver Tsunami turn into a tiny wave?
Will the so-called Silver Tsunami save younger buyers who seek to crack homeowner barriers created by high prices and high interest rates? The Silver Tsunami… Read More
What is the best HVAC solution for heating and cooling just a single room or area of your home?
The mini-split system – the residential stalwart – versus the commercially-developed PTAC technology… A mini split HVAC typically sits high on a wall and… Read More
Plymouth pickleball: Where to play and how to find partners
With the hot summer-temperatures subsiding, the time has come to play (or learn) pickleball outside. All you need is a paddle, since other “pickup players”… Read More
Are you recycling correctly?
I bet you are recycling wrong! Last year, I had written a two-part series for The Plymouth Independent on recycling. Yet, I had to refer… Read More
PLYMOUTH’s MUSIC SCENE: You can’t always get what you want, but if you try you get what you need
Plymouth lacks a large modern music center to attract big names and big bands. Yet the town compensates with many other venues to get your… Read More
Mortgage purchase applications surge in July: A great sign for the housing market as we move toward a balance between sellers and buyers
Shocking analysts, mortgage purchase applications, recently released, actually grew 25% year-over-year. Growing purchase applications relate to a spurt in home sales – or at least… Read More