Before the pre-approval: 5 things your lender wants you to know
The pre-approval is one of the most important first steps in your home buying journey. A pre-approval letter provides documentation of how much mortgage you are approved to borrow from…
From Hopkinton to Boston
Properties for sale along the famed Boston Marathon route Whether you've run the 26.2 miles yourself, cheered at Heartbreak Hill, or watched on TV, you've undoubtedly heard of the Boston…
The 2 Most Expensive Condos in Massachusetts Right Now
Maybe you're searching for your first home. Maybe you're thinking about upgrading (or downsizing!) to something new. Either way, you're probably curious how much the most expensive piece of real…
What can I buy in Massachusetts with $500,000?
If you're unsure what town(s) you can afford, or where you can get the most house for your money, you need to check out Random Home in MA. This is…
Swipe Right: The First Match-Based Home Search Is Here
We're thrilled to introduce the all-new version of the Torii mobile app, featuring the world's first-ever, intelligent, match-based search! (Download it now for iOS or Android) Now, instead of combing through endless dots on…
Home prices and volume up slightly in November – Boston Real Estate Trends
Month-over-month, Boston area prices are up very slightly. In our October report, the median price was $565,500. In November, the median sale price was $575,000, or an increase of about…
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Now is the time to buy. Boston Real Estate Trends
Not long ago, we wrote about why buying in the winter is actually the best time of the year to buy in Boston. Need more proof? The newest Torii Monthly Market…
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…
Real Estate’s Dirty Little Secret
When you buy a home, there’s almost always a commission offered to your buyer’s agent (assuming you’re using one). The total commission amount is agreed upon between the seller of…
How to Survive a New Move
Scene: You’ve just bought a new home (hopefully with Torii ????) or maybe you just signed a new lease. In either case, you show up to the front door brimming…