ABOUT THIS PAGE
This page was originally released on March 27, 2020. It was put together to be the go-to resource page for all things Real Estate as it is continually impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The page is constantly being updated and improved to make it easier for everyone to navigate this very challenging and unusual time in our history.
The good news is the worst of this COVID-19 crisis seems to be behind us all. It sure was a rollercoaster ride through late March and April but our Realtors and staff performed and served our clients in a safe manner the entire time. We are slowly but surely getting back to business as usual and are excited to be doing so. Many sellers decided to hold off on listing their homes for sale until later in April and May, which is totally understandable to us, but it did cause the market to slow down for a few weeks in early April. Fortunately, it has picked up since then. Buyers are buying and sellers are selling and as well, tenants and landlords are renting so it is very busy again. To monitor the progress of the market in Massachusetts visit our Real Estate Updates page or if you are in New Hampshire visit this page.
As of May 18th, all of our branch offices are open and operating in a controlled and safe manner as we transition back to normal office operations by mid-June. All clients should know we are here to serve them and have been open for business the entire time.
Below are blogs, a news story, and various videos I have filmed along the way to keep all of our Realtors, clients, and potential clients updated on the Real Estate market throughout this situation. We also included a section below for those who may be having trouble or are worried that they may soon have trouble affording their home and paying their mortgage. Several mortgage companies are offering to work with borrowers in many different ways including, in some cases, allowing payments to be delayed a few months. If you are a client of ours and you are having any trouble obtaining relief from your mortgage company, please let us know and we will assist free of charge. Take your time and review the whole page to find what you need.
Sincerely,
Anthony Lamacchia
CEO/Owner of Lamacchia Companies
Blogs & News
During this very fluid time, the Real Estate market is performing in unexpected ways. Here are our recent resources to help you understand what’s happening, and what we think you can expect as information becomes available to us.
Making the Most of Virtual House Hunting
If you’ve been thinking about buying a house and finally decided that it’s the right time to take the next steps, congratulations! The home buying process can be overwhelming but it is so exciting, especially when it comes to looking at potential homes. With the coronavirus pandemic, the process of finding your forever home is …
Myth Buster…Homes DO Sell During the Holidays – 2020
Quite often, too often, in fact, Realtors hear home sellers say that they want to take their home off the market for the holiday season. Their concerns usually stem from the misconception that buyers are not looking during November and December because they’re halting their search for the holidays. In many cases, this is not …
Myth Buster…Homes DO Sell During the Holidays – 2020 Read More »
Price Adjustments in 2020: Tis the Season
Though it never seemed possible this year, the market is slowly beginning to be less competitive for buyers. Inventory is still lower than it ever has been, and as you can see in the chart below from our Massachusetts Updates page, the percentage of homes placed under agreement out of total inventory is higher still …
Governor Baker & Administration Announce the Eviction Diversion Initiative
With the upcoming expiration of the Eviction Moratorium vastly approaching on October 17th, you may want to think before being too quick to evict! Governor Baker and administration announced a new $171 million initiative, named the Eviction Diversion Initiative, that will help keep people safely housed after the current Eviction Moratorium expires on October 17th. …
Governor Baker & Administration Announce the Eviction Diversion Initiative Read More »
If You Wait to Buy, You’ll Pay More!
Follow Warren Buffet’s words of wisdom It’s Fall again, and like clockwork despite the disruption of COVID-19, buyers are wondering what is wrong with homes that aren’t selling immediately! It’s incredible how this happens every year, especially after buyers spend the first seven months of the year wishing homes would stay on the market longer …
Condo Demand Decreases and Inventory Rises
The tectonic shift in normal housing trends as a result of COVID-19 has a new symptom: people are selling their condos and moving to single-family homes. Shared communal living in condos is at least temporarily not something that as many people want these days. This makes total sense with the social distancing requirements that won’t …
Historically Low Mortgage Rates Incite a Surge in Buyer Activity
For the first time in almost five decades, the average 30-year mortgage rate fell below 3% this week, even amidst concern regarding the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the average 30-year mortgage rate falling, the average 15-year mortgage rate fell to 2.48%, which is the lowest it has been in almost 30 …
Historically Low Mortgage Rates Incite a Surge in Buyer Activity Read More »
Supply of Homes for Sale Reaches Historic Low
The cold hard truth is that we are in the tightest market ever experienced; demand is higher than ever, supply is lower than ever, and there may not be an end to this for the rest of 2020. The supply of homes for sale is determined by dividing the total number of homes for sale …
Fire Inspection Bill Rescinded as of July 10, 2020
July 9, 2020 – Governor Baker recently signed the bill which rescinds the Fire Inspection emergency order put in place on March 20, 2020 stating that smoke and carbon monoxide inspections could be completed within 90 days after closing by the buyers, rather than the sellers. This order was put in place to assure that closings could move forward as scheduled and help …
Fire Inspection Bill Rescinded as of July 10, 2020 Read More »
Don’t Worry Homebuyers, This Won’t Last Forever-2020
July 2020 – It’s no secret that being a home buyer over the last few years, especially the winter and spring has been very stressful for many and not very rewarding for some. Recently due to COVID-19 pulling inventory way down, bidding wars have been even more rampant. Sellers took a long pause on listing their …
Don’t Worry Homebuyers, This Won’t Last Forever-2020 Read More »
Are you a “Want-to-Be” Seller in 2020?
Are you scared to list your home for sale because you don’t know where you would go if it sells before you find a new home? Are you searching for a home but cannot seem to find it? Worried about having to move twice? Worried about selling and buying safely? If you answered yes to …
Bidding Wars: Get Ready to Strike and Win in 2020
The housing market around the Greater Boston area has begun to endure a market climate never seen before as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inventory, though steadily climbing back to where it should be, dropped as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes. As stay at home mandates are safely and incrementally …
Bidding Wars: Get Ready to Strike and Win in 2020 Read More »
6 Steps for Safely Holding or Attending a Home Showing
Watch our new TV commercial! There are hundreds of reasons why people choose to buy or sell a home when they do. Some may like to anticipate and outsmart the market while others simply are left with no choice but to buy or sell immediately. Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, the same rules apply. Some …
6 Steps for Safely Holding or Attending a Home Showing Read More »
What Homeowners Should Know About Mortgage Forbearance
As millions of homeowners are facing unemployment and reduced incomes due to the coronavirus pandemic, making on-time mortgage payments has become increasingly difficult. With mortgage forbearance, homeowners that are facing difficulties paying their mortgage on time and in full due to the pandemic are able to pause or reduce their monthly mortgage payment without penalties. …
What Homeowners Should Know About Mortgage Forbearance Read More »
Remote Notarization Now Allowed for Real Estate Transactions
Notaries public have long been utilized for witnessing the signing of documents and have been an integral part of closing out a home sale transaction. In a real estate transaction, the closing attorneys witness the signing of all the necessary sale documents and get your transaction closed out seamlessly. When the coronavirus pandemic really took …
Remote Notarization Now Allowed for Real Estate Transactions Read More »
Anthony Lamacchia Featured in Milford Daily News Article
Anthony Lamacchia, Broker/Owner ofLamacchia Realty was featured in the Milford Daily News article, “Coronavirus outbreak slows typically robust spring real estate market” which discusses the buyer and seller response to the shift in an otherwise busy time for the real estate market. Click here to read the article!
This is NOT 2008.
Watch Anthony’s Live from 4/13/2020 About This Topic Here! There has been a lot of concern that the COVID-19 Outbreak will incite a real estate market nosedive similar to what happened in the 2008 Housing Crisis. Though COVID-19 has certainly caused a massive slowdown in the market- mainly due to a lack of home sellers …
Fire Inspections During MA COVID-19 State of Emergency
In Massachusetts, it is legally required that the seller provide a Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Certificate commonly referred to as “the smoke” at closing to the new buyer. There are general guidelines put out by the state and local cities/towns that can have additional requirements. Since they are mandated by law, smoke Inspections play a critical role in the Massachusetts home selling process. They can stand …
Fire Inspections During MA COVID-19 State of Emergency Read More »
Ideas to Stay Busy While You’re Socially Distancing
COVID-19 has changed the way the world operates these days. The majority of people are now operating from home and are finding creative ways to keep busy while still trying to safely connect with family and friends. Now more than ever, those at home are looking for new things to do to pass the time. It’s also a great time to try new things and step out of your comfort zone! Here …
Ideas to Stay Busy While You’re Socially Distancing Read More »
Anthony Lamacchia Featured on NBC – COVID-19 Crisis and Housing Market
Anthony Lamacchia, Broker/Owner of Lamacchia Realty was featured on NBC on March 24th discussing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the real estate market. To watch this video, click here!
COVID-19 and the Real Estate Log Jam
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected various aspects of life over a short period of time. It has single-handedly changed our daily routines in one way or another. Surprisingly enough, even with the quick spread of COVID-19, the real estate market has remained active. However, what this virus has undoubtedly done is began to pile up …
Open Houses, the Coronavirus and Staying Clean
Note: As of March 23rd Governor Baker issued a stay-at-home advisory and we at Lamacchia Realty do not recommend that you perform open houses. We are recommending that people abide by the Governor’s order. Given the current set of circumstances with the Coronavirus, many home sellers are rightfully anxious about having an open house. As Anthony …
Coronavirus and Its Impact on Buyers, Sellers and the Current Real Estate Market
The Coronavirus is consuming all social media platforms these days, not to mention day-to-day conversations and continuing to heighten fear amongst the world. It is now to the point where it’s affecting the day to day of businesses and individuals, even buying groceries. Our economy is still very strong despite the few recent dips and jobs …
Coronavirus and Its Impact on Buyers, Sellers and the Current Real Estate Market Read More »
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MASS Travel Order
Learn more about the travel order which begins on August 1, 2020.
MA & NH Real Estate Updates
To stay updated on how the Massachusetts and New Hampshire market activity of homes listed, pending and sold, click on the buttons below.
VIDEOS
Every Monday Anthony goes live on the Lamacchia Realty Facebook page and on YouTube to explain how COVID-19 is impacting the market, what everyone can do about it and what he sees coming in the future. Anthony is always honest and entertaining. See all the videos below.
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Anthony Lamacchia and Shane Bronson Relocation Trends
Anthony Lamacchia Broker Owner of Lamacchia Realty and Shane Bronson, VP of Relocation discuss the trends of companies and clients relocating during the pandemic. -
Fall Real Estate Market Update 🍂🍁
Anthony is live going over:
✅ The high level of home sales in 14 years in August. Talk about a snapback!
✅ The best time to buy of 2020 is HERE! Still very competitive but the next 60 days will be the best time to buy all year
✅ Suburbs are booming! Vacation areas are booming! NH lakes, Cape, Maine, etc booming! The city much slower.
✅ Rental market hurting, especially college areas
✅ The market is still strong. New Listings and Pendings are up over last year on the same weeks every single week.
✅ Prices have INCREASED in most areas. I do see pricing threats in some areas
✅ What buyers and sellers need to know!
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Weekly Real Estate Updates with Anthony Lamacchia
Anthony was LIVE going over MA and NH stats and discussing all things Real Estate related including👇
✔ Condos Versus Multi’s – Is there a mass exodus from condos
✔ New potential refi rules
✔ What is causing the inventory to decrease
✔ What does Anthony expect for the Fall -
MA Real Estate Updates 8/10/2020
Are you a buyer who is as frustrated as can be? 😤
Wondering what the Fall market is going to look like? 🍂🍁
Or just want to hear how the housing market is currently performing? 🏠
Watch as Anthony explains all this and MORE! 👇 -
MA & NH Real Estate Updates and Travel Ban Effects
Anthony is LIVE going over:
☑️ How the Travel Ban Effects Real Estate
☑️ Homes Listed
☑️ Showing Stats
☑️ Snapshot of Homes for Sale
☑️ Homes Pending
☑️ Homes Sold
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The Current Market is RECORD BREAKING! Hear why?
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Updates! LIVE NOW!
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What is going on in our Real Estate market? ❓ 06/29/2020 LIVE Updates
What is going on in the market? ❓
Find out now as Anthony goes over…
☑️ Homes Listed
☑️ Showing Stats
☑️ Snapshot of Homes for Sale
☑️ Homes Pending
☑️ Homes Sold
☑️ And more!!!
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Gridlocked – Weekly Real Estate Update – June 22, 2020
Gridlocked is the best word to describe our current market! 🚗🚙🚕
Anthony covers this week’s Real Estate Market stats for MA and NH 🏘
🔸 Listed
🔸 Pending
🔸 Sold
🔸 Average selling $
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Let’s Talk Mortgages with Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate
Anthony is interviewing the #1 Mortgage Broker in the U.S., Shant Banosian at Guaranteed Rate, to discuss:
✅ How to obtain the best mortgage with the most favorable terms
✅ The best deals and rates
✅ How your mortgage pre-approval has an impact on getting your offer accepted in a multiple offer situation
If you want to learn how to best prepare yourself to get your mortgage approved as easily and as soon as possible…
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Are You a Want To Be Seller? If so, Listen to This!
Are you wanting to list your home for sale but have concerns?
You may be a Want to be Seller! 🤔
Anthony was LIVE discussing the common reasons that make people press pause on selling and why this should not be a concern.
👉🏻Don’t want a sign in the yard
👉🏻Afraid to have to move twice
👉🏻Not finding the home you want to move to
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MA Real Estate Market Update – June 8, 2020
This week Anthony will discuss this past weeks housing stats🏘
🔸 Listed
🔸 Pending
🔸 Sold
🔸 Average selling $
This helps Buyers and Sellers to better understand the market and be prepared for a home sale or purchase.
HOMEOWNER MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
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