BillG

Bill Gassett is a nationally recognized real estate agent and author of numerous topics that help buyers and sellers make wise decisions. He is a thirty year veteran to the real estate industry. Currently Bill writes for a number of well respected real estate sources including The National Association of Realtors, Inman News, RIS Media, Placester,RESAAS, Credit Sesame and others.

Bill has been servicing Real Estate clients in the following Metrowest MA towns: Ashland, Bellingham, Douglas, Framingham, Franklin, Grafton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northborough, Northbridge, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Sutton, Wayland, Westborough, Whitinsville, Worcester, Upton and Uxbridge MA. You can visit Maximum Real Estate Exposure to see some of Bill's popular real estate articles. Whether you are buying or selling a home you'll find solid guidance to make smart business decisions.

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Where to Get Moving Boxes For Free in Massachusetts

Moving can be an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful and expensive endeavor. It is a significant amount of work, from hiring a mover to packing to moving day. One of the major expenses when moving is purchasing moving boxes. However, there are several ways to get free moving boxes in Massachusetts, saving you money and the hassle of searching for them.

Evaluating the Pros and Cons of FHA 203(k) Rehab Loans in Massachusetts

What Massachusetts Home Buyers Should Know About FHA 203(k) Loans If you're looking for a fixer-upper or looking to renovate your current property in Massachusetts, an FHA 203(k) rehab loan may be worth considering. This unique loan program offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) allows borrowers to finance a home's purchase and rehabilitation costs.

Affordable Places to Build a Home

Several states offer attractive opportunities when looking for affordable options to build a house in the United States. Oklahoma stands out with its cost-effective land and construction options, while Alabama compares building and buying existing homes. In Mississippi, there are budget-friendly areas for constructing houses.

Construction Loan vs. Land Loan

Land loans and construction loans are two different financing options when it comes to building your own home. Land loans are ideal if you don't plan to build right away, while loans for construction are suitable for starting building immediately. There are various types of land loans, each with different requirements and interest rates.

Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons

As retirement looms, many seniors face financial challenges that demand creative solutions. In recent years, reverse mortgages have emerged as an increasingly popular option for older homeowners seeking to leverage the equity in their homes to improve their financial situation.

Understanding Property Encroachment

Understanding property encroachments in Massachusetts is crucial for homeowners and buyers. Massachusetts law allows property owners to take civil action to remove an encroaching structure, provided they can prove ownership and successful adverse possession. Resolving disputes through negotiation is recommended, but legal options exist if necessary.

Getting a Land Loan

A land loan is used to purchase a plot of land. You may want to buy land to build your dream home or start a business. If you are looking at getting a land loan, a lot will depend on what you plan to use the land for.

Buying Your First House

Are you planning on buying your first home sometime soon? If so, I am quite sure you're very excited about the possibilities. Purchasing a house for the first time, however, is no easy feat. It is far too easy to make mistakes along the way.

What is Escrow

There are many terms you’ll need to get your head around if you want to have a deep understanding of real estate. One of those words, which you may have heard before in many different contexts, is “Escrow.”

What Does Credit Karma Do

Are you interested in buying your first home but don't have the best credit in the world? If you have been paying attention, you've probably seen an ad or two on television about Credit Karma.

Drawbacks of Flat Fee MLS

When something in life seems too good to be true, it probably is. In real estate, the perfect example of this definitely has to be flat fee MLS. Selling your home is already a costly expense once you factor everything in, so any way you can save money should be always welcomed, right?

Portable Moving and Storage

Moving home is an exciting time; there is no doubt about that. Though, that is before you start to think about packing all your belongings in boxes and loading them onto a truck. Which could take up way more time than you’d like it to, typically a whole day depending on how many belongings you need moving to your new residence.

Questions to Ask a Moving Company

When you are looking to hire moving companies, you are at risk of things going wrong or unfair business practices happening to you. Since, typically, people don't move that often, it is understandable that you might not know the right questions to ask moving companies.

What to do Before Picking A Lender

Buying a home is probably one of the largest, most significant purchases of your life, so when you need to get a mortgage, you want to make sure you're getting the best lender and the best deals. How do you do it? These four tips and advice will help you choose a great lender and get the best deals.

Prepare For The Home Inspection When Selling Your House

Want to make your home sale a pleasant experience without much fuss? For many home sellers, the home inspection is arguably the scariest part of the sale process. You’ve listed your home with a real estate agent and probably received a nice offer on your home.

How to Bump Up The Value of Your Home

Are you planning to sell your home? If you are planning to sell your house, you may just want to start to think like a buyer instead of a seller. Why? It is simple - as a buyer, you are more likely to look at a home or property in a critical way

Selling a Home Without a Real Estate Agent Might Not Save Money

Selling For Sale By Owner (FSBO) has become increasingly popular in recent years, most likely because of the numerous online tools that can make selling easier. Of course it also helps that is has been a sellers market.