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Top Questions To Ask When Hiring A Real Estate Agent
Of course, I believe I am the best real estate agent in the area 😊 and working with me will get you the most money possible for your...

Karen Packard
1 day ago6 min read
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Hiring a Buyer’s Agent to Help You Buy Your New Home
Karen Packard When making a large investment liking buying a home, hiring the right buyer’s agent to protect your interests is extremely...

Karen Packard
Apr 205 min read
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10 Tips for Managing the Stress of Home Selling
Experts agree that selling a home is one of the most stressful things you can do in life. It is right up there with divorce, getting...

Karen Packard
Mar 194 min read
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Planning For A Spring Listing? What To Do Now
Recently I have spoken to many clients looking to buy and sell in the coming year. The big question they are asking is what is my...

Karen Packard
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Latest Housing Statistics in Massachusetts as of Nov. 2024
For the past few years, the biggest news in real estate along with the interest rates has been the low inventory. As many areas of the...

Karen Packard
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Jun 26, 20222 min read
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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. ...

Karen Packard
May 11, 20222 min read
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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....

Karen Packard
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Mar 2, 20224 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Dec 9, 20214 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Nov 17, 20213 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Sep 22, 20213 min read
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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. ...

Karen Packard
Sep 22, 20214 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Jul 27, 20215 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Jul 27, 20213 min read
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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...

Karen Packard
Jul 2, 20213 min read
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