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Read more about the article Tax Deductions and Credits for First-Time Homeowners You Need to Know About

Tax Deductions and Credits for First-Time Homeowners You Need to Know About

  • Post published:February 3, 2022
  • Reading time:21 mins read

Follow below to learn about tax deductions and credits for first-time homeowners and state-specific programs in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and California. 

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Read more about the article Steps to Buying a House for First-Time Buyers

Steps to Buying a House for First-Time Buyers

  • Post published:June 16, 2021
  • Reading time:9 mins read

Buying a home for the first time is a big step! The more you know about the process, the better you can manage your stress and make informed decisions about…

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Read more about the article Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

  • Post published:June 8, 2021
  • Reading time:13 mins read

From deciding how much you need for a down payment to determining which mortgage best suits your situation, find our tips for first-time home buyers.

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4 Major Concerns for Homeowners Thinking About Selling Now

  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Reading time:5 mins read

... And what you should do before listing your home for sale The housing market keeps chugging along! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale…

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Read more about the article How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?

How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?

  • Post published:April 20, 2021
  • Reading time:19 mins read

If you have ever bought a home, then you probably know about closing costs. But if you’re buying a house for the first time, you might be surprised to learn…

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Read more about the article How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make From A Sale?
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How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make From A Sale?

  • Post published:April 18, 2021
  • Reading time:4 mins read

When you buy a house, you may not know exactly how your real estate agent gets paid. Are you supposed to pay them outside of the sale? The answer to…

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Read more about the article What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

  • Post published:March 29, 2021
  • Reading time:13 mins read

According to data from the Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans was 753 in February 2021. (FYI, a “perfect” credit score is 850).…

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Read more about the article Real Estate Market Update: Greater Boston Outlook Winter 2021

Real Estate Market Update: Greater Boston Outlook Winter 2021

  • Post published:January 11, 2021
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Historically, January and February have been a time when home buyers can get a jump on the early springtime market, usually finding a deal from a seller who wants/needs to…

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Read more about the article Preparing for your Home Journey: Loan Estimate

Preparing for your Home Journey: Loan Estimate

  • Post published:September 10, 2020
  • Reading time:4 mins read

At Torii, we try to make home buying as easy as possible by preparing you for every step of the process. In this blog series, we’re walking you through the…

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Read more about the article Market Report: Greater Boston Home Sales in June 2020

Market Report: Greater Boston Home Sales in June 2020

  • Post published:July 9, 2020
  • Reading time:2 mins read

Each month we publish a Monthly Market report, which shows home listing prices and sale prices for the previous month. (You can use the Monthly Market tool free on our site to see…

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