John Mansfield answered:
We're making our first property investment in the States. It seems like Worcester is a palce with colleges and hospital.
Hi Leah,
The areas most desirable in Worcester are in this order: Salisbury St 01609, Tatnuck 01602, Burncoat 01606, Massasoit/Grafton St 01604. On average your looking at around $12
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Sherri Way answered:
What do you think about three family investment properties in Worcester?
From a rental perspective, Boston and Worcester are a bit different. For example, Boston rentals are largely targeted towards students and the main time to rent is September. In Worce
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Leonidas Dos Reis answered:
What are the ongoing costs of a property in Worcester- Condo, townhouse & single family home. thanks
You can search your self for free at ( LeoDosReis.KWRealty.com) thank you
Heath Coker answered:
If I own a property in Worcester area, fully paid. May I leverage to get some cash out as a foreigner (Australian)? and whats the rate?Thanks
You will have more luck with a local lender/bank who can keep the loan "in house". They will be able to judge you, the property, and your request on a more personal level than
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Access Group answered:
how quick properties in Worcester area can be rented out? whats the vacancy rate roughly? many thanks
Amy's right, they can go quickly. I'd say in almost any neighborhood. with the difference in price and rent rates.
Heath Coker answered:
are properties in Worcester MA 01610 easy to rent out& why there are so many foreclosures in the area?
When you find the answer you can run for mayor and then probaby president.
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Eva S. Kokosinska answered:
We are moving from Canada on a J-1 visa, so my wife can do a post-doc at UMass. With a 20% down, would we be able to get a mortgage?
NO, J-1 Visa (for exchange visitors) is not acceptable, see which visas are acceptable and additional requirements below:
Acceptable visas include:
• H-1B, H-1C, (temporary, spe
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Heath Coker answered:
was 529 Lake Avenue worcester ma forclosed
Unless you hire a local professional to help you, the registry of deeds is the place that can answer your question.
http://www.masslandrecords.com/Worcester/
Annette Levinson answered:
Hi, my wife and I have awful credit but have 2 great jobs and I have been working at my job for about 6 years and make pretty good money.
Tsbgod,
You should go to your local nonprofit housing group for credit counseling. The counselor will go over your credit report with you and tell you what you are doing wrong. If you
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Roz Levine answered:
Met a realtor from Worcester, moved to Raleigh, said paying > 60K for anything here is suicide. True? Trends look like it.
That Realtor must have been a disgruntled unsuccessful agent. I've been selling in Worcester,Ma for more than 25 years & I can show you properties over $60,000 that more than h
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Scott A. Nelson answered:
massachusett My landload did not give me a written notice where he has deposited my security deposit, only a hand-written receipt saying he receiv...
You should talk with a real estate attorney or other tennant advocate to review all your documents to see how best to proceed. The local housing court to your area also has resources av
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Oh Give Me A Home answered:
House we are renting was auctioned off at 1pm today
Sounds like you're getting some excellent guidance at this point.
This raises one important point to consider in the future about renting -- although it may not have made any d
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Paul Foss answered:
How much will an average "studs in" condo insurance cost in Worcester MA?
This is in large part a function of the value of the condo you are insuring. Worcester has condos from $40,000 on the low end up to $500,000 for premium units. Without knowing the pro
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Jaffo Nerr answered:
Wow, tons of foreclosures coming on market now. Hmmmm, does this mean prices will be rising soon like all the Realtors have been telling me?
RInging off the hook? Wow, I better get going and start flipping particle board and Tyvec condos again and getting in on those easy 10x valuation increases, right? As an agent, you must
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Kevin Vitali answered:
How much will a MA Real Estate Closing Attorney cost??? PS--- I am a cash buyer (and first time buyer as well)! Thank you :)
an attorney to close a cash deal should be $400-800 on top of that you will have recording fees, title rundowns, title insurance etc...
Jack Larson answered:
What are the normal process to do buy short sale house/apt.?
I am only guessing that you did not work through an agent the first time? If you did the agent should have answered all these questions for you. Anyway, the process is initially the s
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Scott A. Nelson answered:
The landlord will get punishment if he terminates the lease illegally, even when it is not indicated in the lease?
Gerard, Massachusetts is VERY different than Florida, basically take the rules of the other 42 states (Massachusetts is on of only a handfull) and throw them out the window. Here in MA
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Joe Abbascia answered:
Hello,,,I am planning to move to Worcester County next Year. I am moving from Calif. with elderly mother (she will be buying house). Tax breaks for?
Hello Nina!
Attached below is the web site to the Buy Worcester Now program, there you will find info on our cities approved programs...As to prop 13 in CA, we also have a prop very
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Kevin Vitali answered:
How to deal with the situation that the 'short' sale takes too 'long'?
Short sales can take a long time. As a Massachusetts Short Sale Real Estate agent, I have closed many short sales. My average response time from the bank is about 2.5 to 3 months then
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Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor answered:
I need advises on buying a property with Foundation problem
Before even considering it, make sure you get estimates from at least two contractors who specialize in repairing foundations.
