5 suggestions for navigating about Arlington Real Estate
Arlington, MA continues to be a desirable place to call home. In the last month alone, 51 properties (28 Singles, 19 Condos and 4 Multi-families) were put under-agreement, pretty impressive in this market. These numbers are not surprising to those of us who reside in the town. Most residents will tell you that Arlington has what they need to live a convenient, safe and exciting lifestyle.
The town features easy access to Boston via highways 128 & 93, public transportation, great restaurants, an excellent school system, a variety of housing styles, and involved citizens! Something is always happening, a restaurant opening, a debate on the widening of Mass. Ave., a cultural event at the Arlington Center for the Arts or the approval of a new CVS next to the High School; and even a petition going around by a resident who wants to raise hens in her backyard; and the list goes on.
So if you think this is the place you want to drop anchor, we suggest the following:
1. Familiarize yourself with the town, its neighborhoods and its resources.
2. Attend Sunday Open Houses around town taking note of the asking prices of the homes you're visiting in relation to style, condition and neighborhood.
3. Speak to a Mortgage Professional, get pre-approved for a mortgage and have that document in hand.
4. Find a knowledgeable real estate professional, an Avenue 3 Buyer Agent that can offer sound guidance starting with your search process all the way to the closing table.
5. Know the Arlington market. Sign-up with Avenue 3 for daily property updates for the information you'll need in an active and competitive market. Each day you'll be updated with the newly listed properties that fit your personal criteria as well as the recently closed (sold?) properties with their asking price and sale price.
The only real navigating tool you need is knowledge and, with the support of Avenue 3, you'll find yourself with an Arlington address, dining at a restaurant on Mass. Ave and attending a selectman or school committee meeting!
Arlington Additional Resources:
The Town of Arlington Web Site
Massachusetts Residents Report
Arlington Community Web Site
Avenue 3 Community Resources for Arlington, Boston and Metro West