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Massachusetts Mortgages (MA)
According to The Boston Globe, home prices in Massachusetts are stabilizing, after escalating at the fastest rate in the nation over the past few years. The economy is still strong, and the price of housing has remained unchanged since a year ago. Analysts predict a steady real estate market in the state for 2006. Mortgage rates fell slightly in early April, making this a good time to purchase or re-finance a home in Massachusetts.
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Quick Massachusetts Housing facts
Percent of Massachusians who own a home: 61.7%
Percent of Renters in Massachusetts: 38.3%
Median Massachusetts Household Income: $50,976
Average Massachusetts credit score: 703
Best City to live in Massachusetts: Westwood, Massachusetts
Median Massachusetts Home Value: $185,700
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How much house can I afford in Massachuttes
Because of the high cost of housing, one of the biggest problems facing Massachusetts’s homebuyers is figuring out how much house you can afford. We have some great mortgage calculators that can help you figure how much home will fit into your monthly budget. If single family homes might be too expensive you might want to consider a condo.
Some things to keep in mind when looking at condos are:
- What are the Home Owners Association (HOA) dues
- How much are taxes
- Do your HOA dues over your home owners insurance
Refinancing in Massachusetts
Refinancing is a great way to lower your monthly payments, and lock into a low fixed rate. We have noticed a strong trend recently of people refinancing ARM and Interest Only loans into Fixed Rate Mortgages (FRM). If you need this type of refinance or a cash out refi, let us know
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| Type of Loan |
Rate* APR* |
| 5 Year ARM | 5.821% 5.033% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 5.243% 5.288% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.729% 5.717% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.420% 5.740% |
| HELOC | 6.305% 6.990% |
| *Rate & APR Based on The Bradford Index |
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