Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Home Mortgage Early When you buy your first home, you soon learn that life is all about making the right financial decisions. Everything is about the pros and cons of things like paying off the mortgage on your home. These are not easy decisions to make. Before you […]
About Bill Gassett
Bill Gassett is a thirty-two year veteran to the real estate industry. He enjoys writing helpful articles for buyers, sellers and fellow real estate agents to make sound decisions. His work has been featured on RIS Media, National Association of Realtors, Inman News, Placester, RESAAS, Credit Sesame and here at Realty Biz News. He was the #1 RE/MAX agent in Massachusetts for 2018.
Why Dual Agency in Real Estate Is Bad For Buyers and Sellers
June 11, 2019 by
What is Dual Agency and How Does it Work? There are lots of things in a real estate transaction that a layman has no idea about. Most people do understand the basics of representation. For example a “seller’s real estate agent” represents a seller and a “buyer’s real estate agent” represents a buyer. Pretty simple […]
Helpful Real Estate Articles For Buyers and Sellers
April 22, 2019 by
Great Reading When Buying or Selling a Home Each month there are lots of great real estate articles that deserve a little bit of extra attention. Showcasing such articles in a real estate roundup is always enjoyable. Roundups are the perfect opportunity to give other writers a pat on the back for their exceptional work. […]
Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
April 6, 2019 by
Questions to Ask Before, During and After a Home Inspection When you are selling or buying a home, the inspection is one of the most significant hurdles to get past. Home inspections cause a lot of properties to come back on the market. From a buyer’s perspective, they are also an excellent way to get […]
Buying a For Sale By Owner: What You Need to Know
March 20, 2019 by
What to Be Aware of When Buying a For Sale By Owner Property Have you ever been driving around a local neighborhood and noticed a for sale by owner sign on a home that intrigued you? You are not alone. Many buyers will find the desire to inquire on what’s known in real estate circles […]
Single Agent Dual Agency Fails Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate
March 14, 2019 by
Dual Agency Does Not Benefit Consumers When most people buy or sell a home, they pick a great real estate agent they feel comfortable with. Quite often the agent is chosen for various reasons including the following: A recommendation from a friend or relative. You saw an online review or a Google search. You noticed […]
Selling a House While Getting a Divorce: What You Need to Know
March 10, 2019 by
Divorce and Selling Your House: What You Need to Know.
Where is the Massachusetts Real Estate Market Headed in 2019
March 5, 2019 by
A Prediction of What Will Happen With Massachusetts Real Estate Before offering a qualified opinion of what will happen in the real estate market around Massachusetts, let’s look at where we have been for the last thirteen years. You might be wondering why I picked thirteen years? Well, 2005 is recognized as the peak in […]
Selling a Home Without a Real Estate Agent Can Cost You Money
March 5, 2019 by
Selling a House For Sale By Owner Is it true that selling a home without a real estate agent can cost you money? Many homeowners think that selling a house without a Realtor is going to save them money. The belief that a full commission is going to be saved is quite powerful. It is […]
How to Terminate Private Mortgage Insurance
February 27, 2019 by
What is Private Mortgage Insurance? For those of you who have not bought a home before, it is essential to know about private mortgage insurance. This kind of protection is also known as lenders mortgage insurance. It is the insurance you will have to pay when you have a conventional loan and are putting less […]
