Marcie Gingle & Roberta Lerman
"Your GPS in Real Estate"

Marcie & Roberta

RE/MAX Advantage
Marcie Gingle: 617.838.3102
Roberta Lerman: 781.983.2882
ginglelermanrealtygroup@gmail.com

12 Atlantic Ave
Marblehead, MA 01945


Our Real Estate Blog

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What Buyers Can Do While Staying at Home

While you're isolating at home, there are things you can do to help buy a home now or in the near future. Instead of spending time surfing the Internet looking at homes, do the groundwork necessary to be able to purchase the home that you find.

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Showing Procedures During COVID-19

During these unsettling times, sellers and buyers are concerned about staying healthy and virus-free as we all are. To keep all parties safe, new procedures should be considered regarding the procedure for showing houses.

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Working From Home

Working from home can be challenging if you're new to it or if there are a lot of distractions in your home, especially, when there are other people there too. These tips should help.

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Where can I get take-out or delivery from?

In Collaboration, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Discover Gloucester has compiled a list of businesses who are providing take-out and delivery services. You can view it here!

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Personal Finance Review

Most of us get so used to our "regular expenses" that we don't realize we could be saving a lot of money with a few changes. Check out these tips on YOU may be able to save.

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Get Ready to Garage Sale

Hosting a yard sale is a great way to clear out unused items from your home, especially if you are planning to move. We've got some great tips on how to make the most of it.

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Removing a Person from a Mortgage

When two people decide, whether they're married or not, to buy a home, they're probably considering what a great idea it is...until it isn't.

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Instant Buyers Save Time But Cost Money

CAUTION: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." There are a multitude of companies across the Internet, referred to as iBuyers. Read this cautionary article before being lured in.

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Financing Home Improvements

Deciding to make improvements on your home is a big decision. As it turns out, funding the updates is too! We're here to help. Review this info and contact us for guidance.

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What goes with the house?

For both buyers and sellers, there can sometimes be confusion on exactly what goes with the house and what goes with the seller when they move.

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Expectations

Even when real estate agents sell their homes, they have the same expectations as most sellers. What are they and are they realistic?

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Your Rate Depends on your Score

Do you know your FICO score? More importantly, did you know that it has a major impact on what interest rate you will pay?

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What Is Mortgage Lock-in?

For some buyers, interest rates can make the difference of whether they can buy a home or not. Can you lock in a rate? Is it always wise to do so?

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What's Keeping Buyers Out Of The Market?

In short, saving enough for a deposit. See what buyers have done in 2019 to manage this challenge.

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Downsizing in 2020

Approximately 52 million or 16% of Americans are age 65 and over. It is easy to understand that some of them are thinking of downsizing their home because they don't need the same space they did in the past.

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In Case Of Emergency

Imagine having an emergency in your home and needing to find something that will solve the problem. You need to be able to put your hands on it quickly.

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Another Source for a Down Payment

Borrowing from a 401k, 403b or the cash value of life insurance policy is a common financial strategy.