Karen Packard
Biggest Myth's Around The Housing Market Right Now
There is no question the housing market has been a challenge for buyers the past few years. Ever since 2020 with COVID, the prices for...
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Karen Packard
Oct 173 min read
Interest Rate Predictions for the Upcoming Year as of Aug. 2024
This is the news many buyers have been waiting for. On August 23, 2024 the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell was giving a speech...
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Karen Packard
Apr 2, 20233 min read
Why It Is Important to do Your Title V Before Listing Your Home For Sale
In Sterling and Princeton, we do not have town sewer. With private septic systems we are required by Mass law to do a Title V test when...
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Karen Packard
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Selling Your Home in 2023
Selling in 2023 Everyone is talking about the changes that will hit the real estate market for 2023. If you follow the news, or social...
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Karen Packard
Jun 26, 20222 min read
What is Coming in the Real Estate Market and How Does it Affect You?
As most people have heard, the real estate market has experienced all-time highs recently. This spring, most homes in Sterling and...
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Karen Packard
May 11, 20222 min read
Adding Value and Appeal To Your Outdoor Space
Outdoor spaces have become much more important to buyers in recent years especially since the pandemic has changed how people vacation. ...
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Karen Packard
Apr 1, 20223 min read
A Look at the Low Inventory in 2022
The real estate market is experiencing a low inventory issue right now nationwide and here in our Northern Worcester County area as well....
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Karen Packard
Mar 2, 20224 min read
The Importance of the Right Lender Approval
Everyone has heard recently how competitive the real estate market is right now and that houses are selling with multiple offers over...
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Karen Packard
Dec 9, 20214 min read
Top Q's To Ask When Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Sometimes when I meet people to sell their homes, they say “I really have no idea what to ask. I haven’t sold a house before so I just...
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Karen Packard
Nov 17, 20213 min read
What is 2022 going to bring for house values?
This seems to be the Million Dollar question I get asked constantly. The real estate market has gone though some major changes over the...
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Karen Packard
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Fall Real Estate Market
Fall is an amazing time in New England and is one of my favorite seasons! For anyone who knows me, even though I met my husband, Mark...
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Karen Packard
Sep 21, 20214 min read
FAQ's in Real Estate
I decided this month it might be fun to give you my most frequently asked questions during buyer or listing appointments and my answers. ...
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Karen Packard
Jul 27, 20215 min read
Tips For Making a Strong Offer in a Seller's Market
In a sellers’ market it can be hard to make your offer stand out from the competition. There are some unique things you can do that most...
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Karen Packard
Jul 27, 20213 min read
August Real Estate Update
This past year has certainly been the year to sell! Low inventory in central mass, low interest rates and a growing number of buyers...
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Karen Packard
Jul 2, 20213 min read
2021 Market Update
Welcome to the craziest year in Real Estate! I am your host, Karen Packard! Just a little humor to start off this month’s real estate...
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Karen Packard
May 1, 20213 min read
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
May and June are usually the best months to sell a home so I thought would pass along some tips needed to get you house ready to sell....
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Karen Packard
Apr 14, 20214 min read
The Spring 2021 Real Estate Market
This continues to be a crazy year in real estate. I hope to break it down a little for both buyers and sellers to help you navigate this...
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Karen Packard
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Why Is The Real Estate Market So Crazy?
Most people are aware that in the past year the real estate market has been crazy! Sellers are getting multiple offers on most properties...
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Karen Packard
Nov 14, 20202 min read
This Fall, the Market Remains Strong
Typically, October is not the best month to list you house. The leaves are falling, temperatures are lower, daylight savings has made it...
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Karen Packard
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Real Estate in 2020
I had the most unique experience this summer with one of my listings in Princeton. Multiple buyers wanted to see the house from the...
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