RESOURCES
RESOURCES FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS HOMEBUYER
CREDIT & CREDIT SCORING
There are many resources for credit and credit scoring. We provide links to help locate the information you need. READ MORE
MORTGAGES
The CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is an excellent source of information about mortgage financing and homebuying. See this and other useful links. READ MORE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND SCHOOL INFORMATION
Knowing your neighborhood and the schools available for raising you family is crucial to the home buying process. Valuable links are here. READ MORE
EXPERT BUYING HELP
Yes, home-buying can be an adventure. Knowing who to trust and which advice is worth considering and following is the biggest challenge you will face. This website will help you to understand the process and pitfalls. READ MORE
HOMES FOR SALE
Looking to check out homes for sale in Massachusetts without having to sign up and provide your email address? This is the best website to use. READ MORE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Homebuyers in Massachusetts will find down-payment and closing-cost-assistance programs and grants by going online to this website which links to an organization that maintains a database of down payment assistance programs throughout the country, including Massachusetts. READ MORE
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LEAD
Did you know that many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint? Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards. Read this entire brochure to learn more. READ MORE
OTHER USEFUL LINKS: CLUE REPORTS
More homebuyers are requiring home sellers to provide a C.L.U.E., Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange report as a contingency to a purchase offer. READ MORE
HOME INSPECTION
The best home inspectors issue reports that meet or exceed internationally accepted standards of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors. READ MORE
FIND A TRUE LOYAL AGENT
I’ve coined the name True Loyal Agent™ to refer to a real estate licensee/true agent who is with a company that represents real estate consumers as a true agent and never practices dual or designated agency. READ MORE