• Wakefield vs. Melrose Home Prices: Which Offers Better Value in 2025?,Peter Pezzano

    Wakefield vs. Melrose Home Prices: Which Offers Better Value in 2025?

    Choosing between neighboring towns like Wakefield and Melrose, Massachusetts often comes down to value. Let’s compare both markets in 2025 and see where you might get more home for your money. Median sale and listing pricesIn Wakefield, median listing home price ~ $779,900; median sold ~ $737,500. R

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  • True Cost of Selling a Home in Wakefield MA (And How to Save Money),Peter Pezzano

    True Cost of Selling a Home in Wakefield MA (And How to Save Money)

    Selling a home in Wakefield comes with more costs than many sellers anticipate. Knowing ahead of time what they are — and how to reduce them — can help you keep more of your profit. Real‑estate agent commissionTypical commission rates in Massachusetts run around 5%–6% of sale price (split between li

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  • Wakefield Property Taxes Explained — What You’ll Pay by Neighborhood,Peter Pezzano

    Wakefield Property Taxes Explained — What You’ll Pay by Neighborhood

    One of the biggest ongoing costs of home‑ownership in Wakefield is property tax. Understanding how the tax is calculated, current rates, and how different neighborhoods compare will give you peace of mind before you buy. How Wakefield calculates property taxesFor FY2025, Wakefield’s residential tax

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