Should I rent or buy?
There are a few important things to consider before deciding whether to rent or buy a property. Consider: Cost of renting vs. buying In Boston proper in January 2020, the…
What happens after I submit an offer?
It's an exciting milestone to get to the offer stage of a home purchase! You have (probably) seen a few (or more!) properties, you've identified what you like and must…
Closing Costs 101
When you get a mortgage, you might not know much about closing costs. Simply put, closing costs are the fees that you'll pay when you close on your new home.…
First-time home buyer mistakes (and how to avoid them)
1. Shopping for homes before knowing what you can afford. Don't waste your time shopping for homes before you know what you can afford. You should first get a pre-qualification,…
How much house can I afford?
How much house can I afford? We get asked this question a lot. Our buyers usually have some sense of their budget, but if they don't, we put them in…
The $64,000 Question…of Homebuying
If I asked you how to save $64,000 today, how would you go about it? Your first thought might be to break out your ol’ Calvin-and-Hobbesian cardboard box time machine…
Home prices down in August — Boston Real Estate Trends
While knowing where the market is going to go is exceedingly hard to do, it’s always interesting to know where it has been. For the first time in several months,…
Torii 101: How to Avoid Closing Costs
When you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s easy to become obsessed with calculating your mortgage. You’re constantly tweaking the numbers after every open house, trying to understand what you…
July home prices flat, but market still hot — Boston Real Estate Trends
In the newest Torii Monthly Market report, you’ll see that Boston real estate is hotter than your ill-advised mid-day run on the Esplanade. The median sale price for homes in…
The Simplest Way to Buy a Home
This week we’re very excited to debut our #SoSimple campaign. Back in May we worked with the incredible Boston-based production company, Sleep | Walk | Films to produce a video…