COMING SOON 4/5 BEDROOM IN NEWTON

Coming soon, a 5 bedroom townhome in Newton, MA. This home has everything!!! Granite, Stainless Steel Appliances with Convection Oven, Hardwoods throughout whole home, Jacuzzi Tub, Maintenance Free Exterior including aluminum wrapped windows, Trex deck and vinyl railings. This home will not last long at $674,900.

What Makes A Strong Condo Association?

Being a top agent in the Boston Metro area, I work with a lot of great people which leads me to getting a lot of great questions! Today one of my clients asked me this fantastic question and below is my response.

HIS QUESTION: What makes a strong condo association and what is the potential to get hit with surprise payments (e.g. if the building needs a new roof is it taken out of the fee or are we charged extra, etc.)?

MY ANSWER: The “strength” of a condo association in Boston is generally seen through the amount of reserves a building has and the shape the building is in. These two factors tell a prospective buyer how the property is managed and if money is wasted or being mismanaged.

The “surprise payments” are known as special assessments. These special assessments are best spotted by looking at the condition of the building. An example of this would be a home inspector looking at the roof or looking at bricks to see if they need repointing. These major capital improvements would be passed on to the owners if there are not enough reserves or if the members of the condo association feel it best to get the payments from the owners and not wipe out all of their reserves. A question we ALWAYS ask when buying real estate in Boston is if the current owner knows about any special assessments. By law they are required to tell us if we ask (Mass is one of few states that does not require a seller to fill out a home inspection).

Do you have a question about Boston Real Estate or the buying/selling process? Shoot me an email at Jeff@MoveWithChubb.com or visit www.MoveWithChubb.com. To discover information on how to avoid a foreclosure visit www.MAAvoidForeclosure.com.

Jeffrey Chubb

Certified Distressed Property Expert

RE/MAX Unlimited

Direct: 617-480-2600

www.movewithchubb.com

COMING SOON! 1br in PARRIS LANDING – THE NAVY YARD

COMING SOON!!! 1 Bedroom in one of the Navy Yard’s best buildings!

Fabulous 1 bedroom Navy Yard condo nestled in one of the nicest complex’s in the neighborhood. This nearly 700 square foot home sports Hardwoods, Exposed Brick and Updated Kitchen with Granite countertops. Don’t miss the garage parking space, heated pool, fitness center, business center, entertainment lounge and 24/7 conceirge. Offered at $344,900!

Give Jeff a call today at 617-480-2600.

It’s Another First for Boston Foreclosure Avoidance!

Check it out… I made the news! Please let me know if a friend, family member or neighbor should need my help in these troubled times.

First of its kind… Local Agent Provides Free ONLINE Foreclosure Avoidance Seminar to Boston Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships

 Online Seminar that presents options for homeowners confronted with the possibility of foreclosure…

from the privacy of their own home.

 Boston, MA – January 6, 2010 – Local real estate agent and community advocate, Jeffrey Chubb of RE/MAX Unlimited, today announced the creation of a new resource for Boston-area homeowners in distress. Twice a month he will hold a private and confidential interactive virtual meeting to go over vital facts about the options available to homeowners and to help them make the educated decisions about their future. All this from the comfort and privacy of their own home.

 “Financial distress is a private matter,” Chubb said. “When I put myself in other’s shoes I realized that I wouldn’t want to go to a public seminar. I began to realize that the visible options that homeowners had…were too visible. I’ve seen too many homeowners make poor choices, even walking away from their homes without calling their lender or a real estate agent because they felt embarrassed or ashamed. These people didn’t know the options available, or even how to find any information on their situation. This seminar is a forum that can change that.”

 “I want more for the people of Boston, and more comes with making informed decisions.”

 Twice a month up to 15 homeowners can join the private web conference, discover their options and ask questions. The seminars are going to be held on the first Monday of every month starting at 6pm and every third Tuesday of every month starting at 5pm. To register homeowners email Help@MAAvoidForeclosure.com.

 To compliment this powerful seminar Chubb has also created www.MAAvoidForeclosure.com which acts as a hub for information on the facts and issues for struggling homeowners, putting all the necessary information in one, easy-to-use location. The information and materials located on the site are regularly updated to reflect market changes, trends, new lender requirements, and industry updates.

Online Foreclosure Avoidance Seminars

Online Foreclosure Avoidance Seminars

While the prospect of foreclosure is not an uncommon event to American families, the likelihood of a homeowner seeking help is. Today one in 7 Homeowners are currently facing foreclosure and only 30% of them will seek help. This means that chances are you or someone you know – a friend, family member, or neighbor – is struggling to pay the mortgage each month and doesn’t know what to do.

In helping numerous families avoid foreclosure I have realized how many feel uncomfortable in a private meeting or a public forum to discuss their own personal situation and the solutions that are available for them. It became obvious that there is no place more comfortable then one’s own home. As a service to the Boston Metro community, I’m hosting a free ONLINE Foreclosure Avoidance Seminar every first Monday and third Thursday of every month to share information, answer questions and provide solutions.

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I know a great deal about the options and solutions available to homeowners facing foreclosure. This private and CONFIDENTIAL online forum will provide a homeowner in distress with the information that is needed to make an informed decision with the ability to ask questions. This information is free, but not having the facts can be costly.  Email Help@MAAvoidForeclosure.com  to register. There are only 15 virtual seats available per seminar, so sign up sooner rather than later!

I’m here to help … and I hope to “see” you there!

Also visit www.MAAvoidForeclosure.com to discover more information and get free reports.

47 Charles Street, Newton, MA Video Tour

Check out the youtube tour of the home at 47 Charles Street, Newton, MA 02466.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Chubb2283#p/a/u/0/rP4_-d2f_Wo

This home is brought to you by Jeffrey Chubb of RE/MAX Unlimited. Visit www.MoveWithChubb.com for more details. Contact Jeff directly at 617-480-2600 or Jeffchubb@remax.net.

COMING SOON – 3 BEDROOM NEWTON TOWNHOME

Gorgous 3 bedroom townhome that feels like a Single Family nestled on nearly a 1/3 of an acre in Newton, MA. This commuters paradise is just seconds from I-90 and the Auburndale Commuter Rail which are minutes from the city of Boston. Don’t miss the numerous updates throughout including an updated Kitchen, 3 new baths and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Other features of this fabulous home include a two car garage, large deck, Jacuzzi tub, Murphy Bed in downstairs bedroom and serene setting. Offered at $575,000.

New Year & A New Idea!

It is hard to believe that the new year is RIGHT around the corner… Over the Holidays I spoke with many folks about what 2010 has in store for us.

Closing the books on a rough 2009 we have a lot of positive factors carrying us into what will be a strong 2010. As I explain to everyone there is no such thing as a National Real Estate Market… ONLY local ones. After all, saying the National Real Estate Market is “weak” is like saying the National Temperature is 57 degrees. Statistics show that the Boston Metro market is one of the strongest markets in the country. Boston home buyers have enjoyed the low interest rates, stronger economy and Home Buyer tax credits which have given us 9 consecutive months of increasing pending home sales. 2010 is a great time to buy. Give me a call today to get a list of this month’s “Amazing Buys”.

A new year has given me a new idea! This year I am adding a new informational source to my weekly email – “Under Contract and “Just Sold” statistics on a different Boston Metro Area market to aid you in making an informed decision about purchasing your home. Don’t see the town you are interested in buying in this week’s issue? Then send me a quick email and I can send you the statistics for the town you are interested in. As always, it would be my pleasure providing you with any information to aid you in your search.

To view all properties in the Boston Metro market visit my website.

If you have questions about the homes below, please don’t hesitate to send me an email or you can contact me directly at 617-480-2600.

Take Control of Your Mortgage Situation – Get Back on Track!

Millions of homeowners are upside-down on their mortgages and don’t know what to do. In Boston, MA 1 out of 7 of our neighbors are having difficulty paying thier mortgage. But having all the right information is the surest way to find the right answers.

There’s so much misinformation—and even fraud—that as a community service to protect the people around me, I’ve set up this site with accurate information on foreclosure-avoidance options:

http://www.maavoidforeclosure.com/

While on the site, download a free report on the truth about mortgage modifications prepared just for you, your neighbor, a family member or a friend. They can be ideal for distressed homeowners, but it is important to safeguard yourself from being taken advantage of. This is why I became a Certified Distressed Property Expert, equipped to guide homeowners through all of the options available.

Get the facts regarding your situation and always have a contingency plan.  Together we can formulate a strategy and work toward a real solution.

Jeffrey  Chubb
RE/MAX Unlimited
617-480-2600

Lenders Want You to Avoid Foreclosure-Find Out How!

Contrary to what you may have heard, lenders actually want to avoid a foreclosure wherever possible. That’s why they’re accepting more short sale and deed-in-lieu transactions everyday in an effort to eliminate unnecessary foreclosures.


So Which Option is the Right One? 


As a service to my community, I’ve set up this site with accurate information on foreclosure alternatives:

http://www.maavoidforeclosure.com/

While on the site, you can download a free report—prepared just for you—on these two dignified solutions to foreclosure. This easy-to-understand report provides clear facts about the options that could save you from further financial distress.

I became a Certified Distressed Property Expert to assist homeowners facing these difficult situations. Providing the best advice and information in your time of need is my priority. 
 
Please call me with any questions or concerns. 

It’s time. I’m here to help. 


Jeffrey Chubb

RE/MAX Unlimited

617-480-2600