Posts Categorized: Guest Blogger

Protect your Home and your Family from the Dangers of Lead

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome guest blogger John A. Saari to the site. Mr. Saari has spent his whole working life in the various fields of construction management, development, and architecture. In John’s line of work it’s imperative that he is up to date on all of the federal and Massachusetts building codes and housing laws. In this article John discusses the importance of knowing the lead laws so you can better protect your family and your investment. Read more…

Landlord Lease Agreements and Insurance

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome contributing author Charles Downey to the site. Charlie Downey is the President & CEO of the Downey Insurance Group which services all of New England via their Marlborough Massachusetts office. Established in 1928, in a small office in downtown Marlborough, Downey Insurance has grown for over 70 years to its present location. Now one of the oldest insurance agencies in Marlborough and three generations later, they have gained the experience necessary to be one of the best full service insurance agencies in the area. With the spring housing market right around the corner, the Mortgage Buddy has been directing its’ focus on providing information to potential real estate investors, Read more…

Bullet Proof your Home Inspection from the Dangers of Mold

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome guest blogger Ed Nowak to the site. Ed is the President and founder of Jees Environment Services and his company has the reputation of being the top environmental testing and consulting company in the area. He has been featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Jees Environmental Services covers Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.  Read more…

Essentials for New Landlords Looking to Buy Properties

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome Attorney Scott Wrenn as a guest blogger this month. Attorney Wrenn is a real estate attorney that is centrally located in Auburn, MA in the heart of the Commonwealth. His practice helps people with real estate conveynancing, land lord, and tenant law, as well as will and estate planning. He is well know for is litigation prowess and helping Massachusetts residents protect themselves and their most important investment, their home. Read more…

Your Offer is Accepted! So Now What??? Part 2 of 2 (Appraisal thru Closing)

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome back Keith Pentz of RE/MAX Advantage 1 in Worcester, MA for second and final installment of his article “Your Offer is Accepted! So Now What???”. For those who didn’t get a change to read part one please make sure you do. Keith utilizes his background and experience as both a mortgage originator and Realtor to pave a path of success for today’s prospective homebuyers. Read more…

Your Offer is Accepted! So Now What??? Part 1 of 2 (Accepted Offer thru Purchase and Sale)

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome our newest contributor Keith Pentz to the site. Keith Pentz is a Realtor for RE/MAX Advantage 1 in the Worcester, MA office located in the heart of the city on Shrewsbury Street. Keith works with everyone from first time home buyers to seasoned investors on both the buying and selling side of the transaction. What separates Keith from many other Realtors in the area, and why we are so excited to have him contributing to the site, is his background in the Read more…

Does Credit Repair Work?

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome Brett Robbins to this months guest blogger spot. Brett Robbins was born and raised in Worcester Massachusetts and has committed himself to helping homeowners and prospective owners know the truth about credit reporting Read more…

Real Estate Secrets from Best Selling Real Estate Author John Miller Part 1

The Mortgage Buddy would like to welcome top real estate and best selling author John Miller of Keller Williams in Westboro, MA to the Guest Blogger spot this week. In the coming weeks John is going to share with the Mass Mortgage Buddy readers a series of real estate secrets to help the reader gain a better understanding of the amazing opportunities that are available.  Read more…

Can I Use My 401(k) to Buy a New Home in Massachusetts?

This month Mass Mortgage Buddy is excited to feature an article in our guest blogger section by Keller Williams’ agents Kelly and Joe Provost. This married dynamic duo has one of the fastest growing real estate teams in Worcester County. The following article provides valuable insight about the ability for a prospective home buyer to utilize their 401(k) plan to purchase a new home in Central Massachusetts. I hope you enjoy the following contribution as much we did. Read more…