Some experts believe that purchase of a home now, pre-empting a possible increase in the Capital Gains tax, could be a sound investment strategy.  Read the rest of this entry »

In a recent email, John Strachan of Revolution Mortgage Corporation in Boston stated “There is still financing going on for home purchases and refinancing.” Read the rest of this entry »

Will my possessions fit into this space?  When selling your home, this is one of the most important questions you can answer for a prospective buyer.  Read the rest of this entry »

In this final segment of the interview with the BBB, Elaine Bannigan discusses the impact that the Information Age has had on the real estate industry. Read the rest of this entry »

A critical step in the process of purchasing a home is hiring a professional to conduct a home inspection. Recently I was quoted in an article regarding home inspections Read the rest of this entry »

In Part 2 of her interview with Paula Fleming from the BBB, Elaine Bannigan talks about what home sellers should know.  Read the rest of this entry »

Recently, Paula Fleming, Vice President of Communications for the Better Business Bureau, sat down with Elaine Bannigan, co-owner of Pinnacle, to discuss local trends in real estate. In Part 1 of this very timely interview, Elaine elaborates on the challenges facing home buyers. Read the rest of this entry »

Ten tips to help you get the most out of your house hunting experience

House hunting can be a lot of fun, but its also a lot of work.  With a good plan and road map the process should go very smoothly.  Read the rest of this entry »

Kitchen and Bath Renovations Top The List of "Which Home Renovations Pay Off At Resale"

You’ve decided it is time to renovate and create your dream kitchen or bath. Congratulations! Read the rest of this entry »