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Jennifer Kee…, Real Estate Pro in Cambridge, MA
Jennifer Keenan answered:
what are the average condo HOA fees per month in somerville, MA for a 2-3 BR? are these negotiable with the condo cost?
Condo fees are not negotiable. They are set by the condo association and are calculated by the percentage share of each unit in relation to the total area of the building. The costs var ... more
0 votes Share Flag Wed Mar 20, 2013 Home Buying in 02143
Louis Wolfson, Real Estate Pro in Newton, MA
Louis Wolfson answered:
On a second viewing.... Who gets the deal? The agent who showed it to me first? or do I ask the realtor i have been working with most currently?
Nobody unless you get an accepted offer and go to closing. As to which agent will get compensated it could be both and you could be liable. As Scott asked did you have a buyer age ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sat Jun 15, 2013 Home Buying in 02145
karkirukmini, Home Buyer in Somerville, MA
karkirukmini asked:
Was there any crime happened in 25 bailey Rd property? This question was asked from http://www.trulia.com/property/3059553923-25-Bailey-Rd-Somerville-MA-02145
0 votes Share Flag Wed Feb 27, 2013 Crime & Safety in Ten Hills
Heath Coker, Real Estate Pro in Falmouth, MA
Heath Coker answered:
How much does land cost in Somerville per sf? Specifically around the Davis Square area?
You might ask this question of the tax assessor. As for finding a vacant lot to build on in Somerville, you will be better off using an experienced local real estate professional. Lo ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sun Feb 24, 2013 Market Conditions in Somerville
Heath Coker, Real Estate Pro in Falmouth, MA
Heath Coker answered:
My single family property abuts an area slated by Somerville for TOD. I am zoned RC. Does the TOD add development value to my property?
I would contact a local real estate professional to help with this answer. Also, Drive around and meet people. Ask those who live there. Walk and talk. (Please note: when yo ... more
0 votes Share Flag Mon Feb 25, 2013 Home Buying in 02145
Rona Fischman, Real Estate Pro in Somerville, MA
Rona Fischman answered:
How does the building of a subway stop near a home affect its value?
The very long-term investment in property near transit lines is a solid strategy; however, the short-term gains are not likely. Let me give you a little history on this: The Davis Squar ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sat Jun 15, 2013 Home Buying in 02145
Annette Lawr…, Real Estate Pro in Palm Harbor, FL
Annette Lawrence 727.420.4041 answered:
Hi RE agents, please don't post condos as Single Families, we don't want to see them in our searches, THANK YOU!!!
Hello Bauerfoto, Agents DO NOT POST HOME FOR SALE DATA ON TRULIA. Trulia receives this data from ListHub. The data displayed is altered, changed, substituted or suppressed to suit the ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sat Jan 5, 2013 Market Conditions in East Somerville
Damian Musel…, Real Estate Pro in 02143
Damian Musello GreenHome Realty answered:
Is now a good time for me to sell my home in Somerville? And what will it sell for?
Hello Kevin: Your property has a lot of things going for it. Your upgrades look great, the yard and garden are lovely, and you are at the top of Moreland near Main Street (very impor ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sat Dec 1, 2012 Home Selling in Somerville
Louis Wolfson, Real Estate Pro in Newton, MA
Louis Wolfson answered:
Can you set up a home business in a Somerville house that's in an RB zone?
depends on the type of home business you are planning. All communities allow you to have home business and it usually spelled out in the town building by-laws what types are allowed. U ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sat Oct 27, 2012 Home Buying in Somerville
Territory.com, Real Estate Pro in Massachusetts
Territory.com answered:
I am looking at a 2 bedroomed apartment in West Somerville ? If the advertised price is $450,000, what should my opening offer be ?
There is no straight answer without doing a property CMA on the unit. Depends on many factors: condition, days on market, sales in the building and surrounding streets, etc. Understand ... more
0 votes Share Flag Tue Oct 9, 2012 Home Buying in West Somerville
Territory.com, Real Estate Pro in Massachusetts
Territory.com answered:
Replace attic with an extra room and roof deck?
You asked another question before about renovating what I think is the same place. If you can add more bedrooms to the top unit and then still renovated the kitchen you would do very we ... more
0 votes Share Flag Tue Oct 9, 2012 Remodel & Renovate in Somerville
Territory.com, Real Estate Pro in Massachusetts
Territory.com answered:
Renovating - add third bedroom or make larger open-concept kitchen?
You will likely benefit from the kitchen. Do you plan on condo'ng the units and selling them separately? You would make more money that way so worth considering. Good luck! Territ ... more
0 votes Share Flag Tue Oct 9, 2012 Remodel & Renovate in Somerville
Pierre Clermy, Real Estate Pro in Boston, MA
Pierre Clermy answered:
I am looking for someone to come and do a free appraisal of my home before I sell. I live in Somerville, MA. Do you do this?
Please email me and I will see if I can arrange it for you!!
0 votes Share Flag Fri Oct 26, 2012 Home Selling in Somerville
Gabriella Pe…, Real Estate Pro in Cambridge, MA
Gabriella Peter answered:
college student looking for a l bedroom
Cambridge Realty Group specializes in Somerville Rentals
0 votes Share Flag Sun Jan 27, 2013 For Rent in Somerville
scbaldwin, Home Buyer in Somerville, MA
scbaldwin answered:
I'm moving to Boston for a new job. Considering both Cambridge and Somerville. Have a child so schools are an issue. Which schools are best and
Boston magazine just had a list of top 50 schools in the Boston area. Somerville nor Medford made the Top 50. Its cheaper to buy or rent here but more expensive to send your children ... more
0 votes Share Flag Mon Sep 10, 2012 Home Buying in Somerville
Alan May, Real Estate Pro in Evanston, IL
Alan May answered:
Does a sellers agent need to reveal an easement on property for sale?
The listing agent (and for that matter the buyer's agent) should disclose anything that may have an impact on the relative value of the property.... IF they know about it. The ... more
0 votes Share Flag Wed Nov 9, 2011 Home Buying in Somerville
MDM REALTY H…, Real Estate Pro in 01701
MDM REALTY Heidi Zizza answered:
Why is our open house not posted? This is a Somerville, MA posting. MLS has been updated with OH info about 3 days ago.
Your agents office may not feed to TRulia.
0 votes Share Flag Tue Oct 18, 2011 Home Selling in Somerville
myau12.3, Home Buyer in Ferndale, MI
myau12.3 answered:
What is the story with Weston View condos and plans to expand? What do people think of the existing units? What do you like/ dislike about Teele Sq?
I've lived near Teele my whole life. I don't know about the people in the Weston View condos but the neighbors on the streets in the family homes are very warm and look after their neig ... more
0 votes Share Flag Tue May 22, 2012 In My Neighborhood in Teele Square
Bill Patters…, Real Estate Pro in Cambridge, MA
Bill Patterson answered:
Where on the internet can I find the price history of residential properties?
The best (and easiest) is the MLS. I can help you with this if you would like. The MLS pulls data from all over the place and is very easy to use. Cheers, Bill P.
0 votes Share Flag Thu Jan 6, 2011 Home Buying in Somerville
Jeffrey Manc…, Real Estate Pro in Boston, MA
Jeffrey Mancovsky answered:
I want to purchase a two-family and live in one of the units. How will FHA treat the income from the rental unit?
FHA will allow 85% of either market rents (determined by appraiser if unit is vacant) or 85% of actual rents. It is not specific to any lenders it is a FHA guideline. Only if you are ... more
0 votes Share Flag Sun Nov 28, 2010 Financing in Somerville
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