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Melrose is a lively city in the Boston Metropolitan area. It is home to about 27,000 residents. Melrose is located in Middlesex County. It was incorporated first as a town in 1850, and it officially became a city in 1900. This city is conveniently located less than 10 miles north of Boston. Its proximity to the city, combined with the fact that it is located at a junction of I-95, I-93, and Route 1, make it a prime place to live for people needing access to the city. Along with its proximity to city life, this city is a desirable place to live for its parks and recreational opportunities. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Along with roadways, access to Boston is possible from here via multiple bus lines of the MBTA. Residents consider the quality of life here to be quite good, with access to good public schools and low crime rates. There are many older homes for rent and sale in this town, as many were constructed in the past century and retain elements of their original character.
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The housing market in this city is thriving, and home prices continue to rise. As of April 2018, the median home value is $606,700. This is a 10% increase in median home prices from 2017, which is one of the highest increases in the Greater Boston area. Industry experts predict that the average home value will increase by another 3.4% by the end of 2019. The median home price hovers around $585,400 as of April 2018, and the median sales price is just under $600,000. In price per square foot, the median listing price here is $344. This is about $60 per SF more than the median listing price in the Boston metropolitan area. Foreclosure rates, however, are higher here than they are nationally. The foreclosure rate in 2018 is 10.3 homes out of 10,000, which is more than the national rate of 1.6 homes foreclosed in every 10,000.
Townhouses sell for an average amount of $394,520. Since 2017, the majority of homes on the market have been listed at a price of $200,000 to $400,000. The highest volume of home sales is for properties between $200,000 and $400,000. The second highest price bracket for home sales is buildings priced between $400,000 and $600,000. Fewer homes priced at $600,000 and over or less than $200,000 are sold within a one-year time period. Most homes are listed for sale between April and June, and June is typically the month with the highest number of sales. At the most, there has been over $6 million worth of sales in June, with August sales averaging the second-highest at $5 million.
From buying your first house to making your first sale as a homeowner, there are many things to consider before closing the deal. Luckily, you can contact us with any questions, advice, and support you need. If you are new to buying a home, or buying a home in this area, you'll want to research the area ahead of time. This way, you'll be able to narrow down the neighborhoods that are most appealing to you in terms of prices, amenities, and recreation. As you start thinking about where to live, home prices become a factor. This is a great time to consider how much you are willing to spend on a home, keeping in mind monthly mortgages payments that you'll probably have to make. You can even try getting pre-approved for a mortgage at this point. After setting a budget, start making a list of homes that you like, and arrange to visit them in person.
Selling a place also requires foresight and planning. Along with fixing up any outstanding problems and outdated fixtures in your home, you'll have to figure out the best place to list your property. This can be done in either print or electronic format. A successful advertisement will draw prospective buyers to your property for a tour, which is commonly done in an open house. Once all prospective buyers have had a chance to see your place, you'll need to create a final contract with the buyer. This is a great time to enlist the help of our staff, as they're ready to help you work through the nuances and technicalities of making a final and formal sales contract. After creating a final sales agreement to your property, you can move on to your next home, whether it's around the block or someplace new.
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