A Relocation Guide for Young Families Life is Better at the Shore Why Swampscott, Massachusetts is one of the North Shore's best-kept secrets for families putting down roots. 📍 Swampscott, MA  ·  Est. 1852  ·  Pop. ~15,500 Imagine your kids building sandcastles before school, catching the commute

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Navigating the Salem Real Estate Market: Pricing & Trends What buyers and sellers in Salem, MA need to understand right now — from a REALTOR® who has worked this market for 25 years. $700K Median Sale PriceYear to Date 2026 1.6 mo. Housing Inventory Supply Multiple Offers on Hot Properties 79/100 Co

  North Shore Market Insights The Art of Timing: When Is the Golden Hour to Sell Your Home? Twenty-five years of selling homes on the North Shore has taught me one truth: timing matters — but probably not in the way you've been told. By Jim Armstrong, Armstrong Field Group  ·  Beverly, MA 25+ Years

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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

  Buyer's Guide · North Shore Massachusetts How Long Does the Home Buying Process Actually Take? A realistic look at every stage — from your first lender call to picking up your keys — and what shapes the timeline along the way. Jim Armstrong Armstrong Field Group · Aluxety Real Estate · North Shore

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

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Are Home Appraisals Coming in Below Sale Price in Massachusetts? (2026 Update) If you’ve been following the Massachusetts real estate market, you’ve probably heard the question: “Are homes still appraising at the contract price?” The short answer:Sometimes—but it’s not widespread. The longer answer

Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again—But Here’s What Buyers Need to Know Right Now After dipping below 6% not long ago, mortgage rates have started creeping back up—and naturally, that’s getting buyers a little uneasy. But here’s the bigger picture:Even with the recent uptick, today’s rates are still low

Ready to Shine: Preparing Your Beverly Home for Showings Your decision to sell your Beverly home is a big one, and now comes the crucial stage: showcasing its best features to potential buyers. First impressions are everything in real estate, and a well-prepared home can significantly impact the off

$25,000 in Free Down Payment Help. No Interest. No Monthly Payment.MassHousing's newest program could be the key that finally opens the door to homeownership on the North Shore.By Armstrong Field Real Estate  ·  March 27, 2026 $25K Down payment assistance   0% Interest rate on DPA loan   135% AMI in

Discover Coastal Living at Beverly Landing Condos in Beverly If you’ve been waiting for the perfect blend of modern design, coastal lifestyle, and walkable convenience on the North Shore, Beverly Landing might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Developed by Cummings Properties, Beverly Landing

Armstrong Field Group · Aluxety Real Estate Finding Your Perfect Condo inSalem, MA Under $600,000 A practical guide to navigating one of the North Shore's most dynamic — and competitive — condo markets. Armstrong Field Group  ·  North Shore Real Estate  ·  Buyer's Guide Salem, Massachusetts has long

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.