Historic Homes · Essex County, MA Selling a Historic Home in Essex County: What Buyers Ask (and What Sellers Should Know First) A straight-talk guide for owners of pre-1900 homes in Salem, Beverly, Danvers, and across the North Shore — from an agent who also teaches this material. 25+ Years in North

  North Shore Downsizing Guide Is Now a Good Time to Downsize? A straightforward look at timing, market conditions, and what actually matters when you're thinking about a smaller home on the North Shore. 36 Days Avg. Days on Market (Sold) 102.2% Sale Price vs. List Price +19% Single-Family Inventory

  Massachusetts Has One of the Lowest Homeownership Rates in the Country — Here's What a New Federal Analysis Means for North Shore Buyers A new Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis analysis suggests the real U.S. homeownership rate is closer to 53%, not the 65.3% the Census Bureau reports. Massachus

  Flood Zones, Flood Insurance, and the Future of Beverly Cove & Lynch Park What waterfront and near-waterfront homeowners in these two Beverly neighborhoods should actually know — separating real news from rumor. If you own a home near Beverly Cove or Lynch Park, or you're thinking about buying one

Real Estate News · June 2026 Congress Just Passed the Biggest Housing Bill in Two Decades. Here's What It Means for You. A plain-English breakdown of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — and what it could mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners on Massachusetts' North Shore. Home › Blog › 21st Ce

North Shore Real Estate · June 2026 June Is National Homeownership Month — Here's What That Actually Means By Jim Armstrong, Armstrong Field Group at Aluxety Real Estate Every June, the National Association of REALTORS® and housing advocates across the country mark National Homeownership Month — a t

First-Time Buyer Guide How Much House Can I Afford? What North Shore Buyers Need to Know Before They Start Looking Understanding your real budget before you fall in love with a home — a practical guide for buyers in Beverly, Salem, Danvers, and the rest of the North Shore. Jim Armstrong, REALTOR®Arm

Seller's Guide · North Shore MA Best Home Upgrades Before Selling: Highest ROI, Biggest Wastes, and What to Do Instead Not every dollar you put into your home comes back at closing — and some improvements actually cost you money. Here's how to spend smart before you list.By Jim Armstrong  ·  Armstro

Should You Construct an Addition… or Sell Your Home and Move Up? If you’re feeling squeezed in your current home, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, a lot of homeowners have found themselves asking the same question: “Do we expand… or do we move?” On paper, it sounds simple. In reality, it’s

Home Buy Sell Blog Contact Seller's Guide  ·  North Shore MA What Not to Fix BeforeSelling Your Home By Armstrong Field Group at Aluxety Real Estate  ·  North Shore Massachusetts You've decided to sell. The natural instinct is to fix everything — patch every wall, update every fixture, repaint every

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Massachusetts? If you’ve ever watched a “Just Listed” sign go up on a Friday and a “Sold” sign replace it by Monday, you might think every home in Massachusetts sells in a blink. Sometimes that’s true. But most of the time? The story is a little more nuanced.

 Massachusetts North Shore Housing Market for Sellers: What’s Really Happening Right Now If you’re thinking about selling on the North Shore—whether in Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Peabody, or nearby towns—you’ve probably heard mixed messages: “The market is slowing down” “Prices are still high” “Buyers

North Shore Home & Health — Serving Beverly · Salem · Danvers · Gloucester · Marblehead · Swampscott · Rockport · Ipswich · Hamilton & Beyond Home Safety · North Shore Massachusetts The Invisible ThreatHiding in Your Home Radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States — an

Why Massachusetts’ Proposed 2026 Rent Control Ballot Initiative Could Harm Both Renters and Housing Providers Understanding Initiative Petition 25-21 The debate over housing affordability in Massachusetts has intensified in recent years, particularly in high-demand cities such as Boston, Cambridge,

Home Seller Preparation Checklist A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners Getting Ready to Sell Selling a home on the North Shore of Massachusetts—or anywhere in today’s competitive real estate market—starts long before the first showing. The homes that sell fastest and for the highest prices are usuall

Quick answer: As of March 2, 2026, the primary residence capital gains exclusion has not been increased. The limits remain $250,000 (single) and $500,000 (married filing jointly) under federal law. Proposals supported by groups like NAR have been discussed, but no bill has become law yet, so there i

The North Shore Real Estate Landscape: Where We Stand Today As we approached the 3rd moth of 2026, we find ourselves at a defining moment in the North Shore Massachusetts real estate market. Over the past several years, the region has experienced remarkable price appreciation, constrained housing in

If you’re like many first-time buyers, you may be wondering whether buying a home really makes sense. After all, you might already have a comfortable apartment, reasonable rent, a good landlord, and a great location. So why change anything? The truth is, while renting can be convenient, homeownershi

  Smart Home Features That Actually Increase Your Property Value in 2026 Which Tech Upgrades Deliver Real ROI and What Buyers Are Actively Seeking The smart home revolution has moved far beyond novelty gadgets and voice-activated light bulbs. In 2026, today's homebuyers expect a certain level of tec

🏡 2026 Real Estate Outlook: What Buyers, Sellers & Investors Should Know A practical look at national 2026 housing trends—with a focused lens on Massachusetts, where inventory, affordability, and job-driven demand keep the market behaving like its own micro-economy. As we step into 2026, housing ma