Have you seen Netflix's new show yet? "Marriage or Mortgage"? Being in the biz, we love the concept! No surprise that millennials lean towards putting off buying a home, which is especially understandable in the current market. The really interesting component of the show is for the guests who choose mortgage, the negotiating powers of an experienced real estate professional are on full display. The entire industry is cheering because for every seasoned full-time pro, there's someone out there with a newly acquired real estate license who just came on the scene. These are the moments that put us to the test! We thrive in these familiar waters! Going to bat for our clients is what we've been doing for years. It takes experience to work your way around 33 offers in bidding war, whether you are representing the buyer or the seller! It's a skill set that ends up being priceless... for both buyers and sellers. In my 30+ years, this is the riskiest market for a FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) and for unrepresented buyers. Thank you NAR for pointing out Marriage or Mortgage and the critical role of real estate professionals!  And I quote, "Find yourself a good agent that you trust - a good negotiator, find an agent who has lots of experience." We agree! 

Thank you for the 'pandemic poetry' Elena Cox, in your well-written article for realtor.com! Our local real estate market has definitely been rocked by Covid-19, as you say, and your story rings true here on the northshore of Boston, MA. 

My favorite line: "Frenzied, take-no prisoners bidding wars might even quiet down into mere skirmishes." Our team of well-seasoned REALTOR professionals wholeheartedly hopes that will come to fruition, soon, really soon!

Despite the hardships these conditions have manifested, real estate, or what we call "HOME", has always been the centerpiece of our lives. We are proud to have been considered essential since the beginning of the pandemic; we are. 

Read Elena's full article here: How the U.S. Housing Market Was Rocked by COVID-19—and Where We Go From Here.

Spectacular open concept ranch with beautiful tidal marsh views located on a double lot and dead end street. This house has wide plank floors, a spacious living room with fireplace and adjacent sunroom and sliders that lets you enjoy views to Steep Hill. Central Air on main floor, 2 bedrooms and a gorgeous dining room with oversized skylight.Finished lower level with large family room and office space. Title V approved (2016) for 3 bedrooms! Island Park is a hidden jewel off Jeffreys Neck Road and a short distance from Pavilion Beach and Great Neck. Listed by Toni Riddle.

This Grand Victorian's elaborate trim detail, impressive gabled roofline & wide wrap around porch stirs curiosity & the desire to see more! One will not be disappointed by the MANY carefully thought out CUSTOM details, old & new.The current homeowners have creatively blended the charm of original detail w/modern design/conveniences to [...]

"The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI),* www.nar.realtor/pending-home-sales, a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, rose 44.3% to 99.6 in May, chronicling the highest month-over-month gain in the index since NAR started this series in January 2001. " Read the full article from the National Association of Realtors®. 

It's been an incredibly busy May/June! Our team of Windhill advisors is available for your real estate needs 978-356-8922. 

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS® and respected real estate trend commentator to 1.4 million REALTORS® realizes the inevitable economic damage of Covid-19, reports that home prices should remain stable and that our resiliency will pull us through. On the ground, here on the north shore of Boston, we concur. #Resilience has been our mantra throughout the pandemic. The market is seeing pent up demand and low inventory resulting in multiple offers and bidding wars on properties that are priced in the 'sweet spot' with guidance from experienced REALTORS®.