Byron R. Ford, Jr. Realtor®, CBR, CNHS' Blog

Posted on 09/14/2020

Rise in Home Prices Predicted for 2020

Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay The housing market has posted relatively good numbers over the past few years, even if the average percentages aren't exactly sensational. You may already know that we saw a decrease in growth in 2019, with housing prices rising at 3.3% compared to 2018's rise of 5%. Given the state of the economy...

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Posted on 09/07/2020

Get Ready to List Your House

Listing a home may prove to be challenging, particularly for a first-time house seller. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to prepare for the housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get ready to list your home. 1. Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal How your home looks to prospective buyers...

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Posted on 08/31/2020

The Closing Process - What to Expect

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The last step of any home sale is the closing. This is the time when the buyer and seller sign all the documents surrounding the sale, including the documents for the buyer’s mortgage. This is when money changes hands and, in most cases, the buyer gets the keys to the home. If...

Posted on 09/10/2020

Video Tour - 667 B Reed Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747

Lake Views! This gorgeous Colonial is very spacious with a huge family room off the large eat-in kitchen. Off the family room are sliders leading to the beautiful deck with above ground pool, overlooking the lovely back yard. The 1st floor offers a half bath, laundry room and lovely living room with fireplace with wood burning insert. The beautiful stairway leading to a large master suite with lots of built in cabinets and a spacious full bath. There is another full bath with two more nice size bedrooms. Home is set back from the road for quiet and privacy. Home has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and tile in kitchens, baths and laundry...

Posted on 09/10/2020

667 B Reed Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747 is now new to the market!

Lake Views! This gorgeous Colonial is very spacious with a huge family room off the large eat-in kitchen. Off the family room are sliders leading to the beautiful deck with above ground pool, overlooking the lovely back yard. The 1st floor offers a half bath, laundry room and lovely living room with fireplace with wood burning insert. The beautiful stairway leading to a large master suite with lots of built in cabinets and a spacious full bath. There is another full bath with two more nice size bedrooms. Home is set back from the road for quiet and privacy. Home has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and tile in kitchens, baths and laundry...

Posted on 09/01/2020

Video Tour - 207 Court St., New Bedford, MA 02740

Spacious 3 family home has a positive cash flow every month. Units 1 & 3 have 3 bedrooms and unit 2 has 4 bedrooms. Each unit has it's own gas heating system. Units are all well maintained and units 1 & 2 have some recent updating. Located across from the Hathaway School it is walking distance to the historic downtown and also the Buttonwood Park and...

Posted on 09/01/2020

207 Court St., New Bedford, MA 02740 is now new to the market!

Spacious 3 family home has a positive cash flow every month. Units 1 & 3 have 3 bedrooms and unit 2 has 4 bedrooms. Each unit has it's own gas heating system. Units are all well maintained and units 1 & 2 have some recent updating. Located across from the Hathaway School it is walking distance to the historic downtown and also the Buttonwood Park and...

Posted on 08/31/2020

Another Property Sold - 212 Maple St., New Bedford, MA 02740

Dreaming of living in the wonderful Buttonwood Park/St Luke's Hospital area? Now is your chance with this lovely Maple St Colonial. Home features a large living room with fireplace, big dining room and spacious eat in kitchen with butler’s pantry. Enter the front to a foyer that is charming and spacious. Gleaming hardwood floors in most rooms. Bedrooms are all quite large with good sized closet space Bathroom is tiled and very appealing. There is a walk-up attic and with heat added, could be very nice living space. Home has a nice size back yard and off-street parking for two...

Posted on 08/27/2020

Another Property Sold - 241 Hillman St., New Bedford, MA 02740

One of the nicest two families you will find. All units completely remodeled with 3 stunning tiled bathrooms, kitchens with granite and custom solid cabinets. Livng rooms and dining rooms have an open floor plan leading the beautiful kitchen. The 2nd floor has the bonus of a cottage set up with the floor having a sink/wet bar and a 3rd full bath. This home is a rare find. Current owner used this as an Air B&B generating over 40k per year in gross...

Posted on 08/26/2020

Video Tour - 26 Saucier St, Acushnet, MA 02743

Don’t miss this adorable completely remodeled home. 1st floor has an open plan with new custom kitchen, dining room and living room with gleaming hardwood floors. Also on the 1st floor, two large bedrooms and full a bath. 2nd floor has a master bedroom suite with sitting area or bonus room and a full bath. Stainless appliances and granite countertops and kitchen island. The house features a 2 car back to back garage and a covered patio off the garage. Town water and...

Posted on 08/26/2020

26 Saucier St, Acushnet, MA 02743 is now new to the market!

Don’t miss this adorable completely remodeled home. 1st floor has an open plan with new custom kitchen, dining room and living room with gleaming hardwood floors. Also on the 1st floor, two large bedrooms and full a bath. 2nd floor has a master bedroom suite with sitting area or bonus room and a full bath. Stainless appliances and granite countertops and kitchen island. The house features a 2 car back to back garage and a covered patio off the garage. Town water and...

Posted on 08/25/2020

Another Property Sold - 3 Michael Dr, Wareham, MA 02538

Looking for own lake-front location? Great location to camp at, park your camper or tent, and enjoy nature. Very convenient to all Wareham has to...