Katie McBride's Blog Posts

A Seller's Guide to Surviving the Home Inspection

Congrats! You've accepted an offer. The finish line is finally in sight—and then comes the home inspection.For many sellers, this is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the entire

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Protecting Yourself as a Buyer or Seller: Avoiding Scams and High-Pressure Tactics

Imagine wiring your down payment for your dream home… only to discover the money never made it to the title company.Or listing your home for sale and finding out someone online has copied

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Moving Out of State This Summer? Here’s How to Make It Easier

Summer break is one of the most popular times to make a big move—especially for families hoping to settle before the school year begins. While the timing makes sense, relocating out of state

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Downsizing: How to Declutter Decades of Memories Without Losing What Matters

Downsizing is rarely just about square footage. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, simplifying your lifestyle, or moving closer to family, the idea of sorting through decades of

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Metro West Massachusetts Spring Market Insights: What Q1 Trends Tell Us About the Rest of the Year Ahead

As the first signs of spring appear in the Metro West area, the housing market isn't just warming up—it’s fundamentally resetting.If 2024 was the year of "Wait and See" and 2025 was the

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How to Move With Kids: Routines, Packing Tips & Goodbyes

Moving is consistently ranked as one of life’s most stressful events, and for families, that stress multiplies. In fact, roughly one-third of all moves in the U.S. involve households with

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Moving in With the Grandkids? What to Look for in a Multigenerational-Friendly Home

Multigenerational living is no longer the exception—it’s becoming the plan. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors, multigenerational buying is at an

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MetroWest Real Estate Market Trends & Predictions For 2026

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as your MetroWest real estate experts, it’s that our community is always curious about what’s ahead for the housing market. And truthfully,

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