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Massachusetts Home Energy Rating System: Understanding the new HERS requirements for 2024

Massachusetts is leading the charge in energy efficiency, and a big part of that is the evolving Home…

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How much does it cost to build a house in Massachusetts?

Construction loans are the most popular home lending product in 2024. Why? Interested homebuyers have been disadvantaged by…

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Webster First joins FHLBank Boston to offer Lift Up Homeownership Program

Webster First is proud to announce we’ve partnered with Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBank Boston) to…

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What is “house hacking” and how is it helping millennials and Gen Z buy houses?

What is house hacking? Definition: “House hacking” is a term coined for the practice of generating income from…

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Mortgage terms you should know: Key words and phrases defined

When you take out your first mortgage, you might not be familiar with all the terms and lingo…

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What is PMI? Private Mortgage Insurance Defined

PMI definition Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a charge that is included in your monthly mortgage payment when…

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Real estate listing status: What do listing terms mean?

House hunting can be confusing if you aren’t familiar with common real estate listing status terms. What does…

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Save money when rates are high with an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM loan)

Throughout 2022 and into 2023, the Fed has been raising interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation….

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Home Inspection Checklist: What does a home inspector look for?

You put in an offer on a house and it was accepted! Now that you’ll soon be owning…

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