Compare First-Time Home Buyer Specialists in Cambridge, MA
Browse first-time home buyer specialists serving Cambridge, Massachusetts. Contact information and addresses listed below.
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Showing 18 first-time home buyer specialists in Cambridge, MA
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A first-time home buyer specialist in Cambridge Massachusetts helps you navigate the local real estate market and Massachusetts specific regulations. Massachusetts offers a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account program that provides state tax deductions for qualified buyers. Cambridge also has its own down payment assistance programs for eligible residents.
What Does a First-Time Home Buyer Specialist in Cambridge Cost?
Typical costs for a first-time home buyer specialist in Massachusetts include an agent commission usually paid by the seller at 2.5 to 3 percent of the sale price. Mortgage origination fees range from 0.5 to 1 percent of the loan amount. Appraisal fees are around 500 to 700 dollars and title insurance costs 1,500 to 2,500 dollars. This is general information not mortgage or financial advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by agent and case complexity. This is not mortgage or financial advice — consult directly with an agent for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a first-time home buyer specialist in Cambridge?
A specialist is a real estate agent or mortgage advisor who focuses on helping people buy their first home. They know local Cambridge neighborhoods and Massachusetts programs like MassHousing and ONE Mortgage.
What Massachusetts programs help first-time buyers in Cambridge?
MassHousing offers low down payment loans and the ONE Mortgage program provides fixed rates and down payment assistance. Cambridge also has the HomeBridge program for income eligible buyers.
Do I need a special license to be a first-time buyer in Massachusetts?
No special license is needed for the buyer. However Massachusetts law requires a licensed real estate agent to represent you. The state also mandates a home inspection contingency unless waived in writing.
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