Kathleen Militello

REALTOR®

2026 First-Time Buyer Guide: Coastal Homes in Essex County, MA

2026 First-Time Buyer Guide: Coastal Homes in Essex County, MA

Master the 2026 North Shore real estate market. Learn how to use AI tools, secure MassHousing grants, and find your coastal sanctuary in Essex County with Kathleen Militello, AI Certified Agent™. ...more

Keys to Your First Home

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Is Your Smart Home Actually Secure? A North Shore Guide to Outsmarting Hackers

Is Your Smart Home Actually Secure? A North Shore Guide to Outsmarting Hackers

Smart home devices add convenience—but are they secure? This North Shore guide explains how hackers target smart homes, which devices are most vulnerable, and the simple steps homeowners can take in 2... ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips ,Neighborhood Guides From Family Homes to Freedom Homes Keys to Your First Home Move-Up Buyers &AI Certified Agent™ Insights

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Helpful Massachusetts First-Time Buyer Resources & Programs (2026)

Helpful Massachusetts First-Time Buyer Resources & Programs (2026)

Buying your first home in Massachusetts can feel overwhelming. This 2026 guide breaks down helpful first-time buyer programs, grants, and resources available to North Shore buyers—so you know what hel... ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips ,Neighborhood Guides &Keys to Your First Home

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Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year Low: What It Means for North Shore Boston Buyers and Sellers

Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year Low: What It Means for North Shore Boston Buyers and Sellers

Mortgage rates dropped to a three-year low in January 2026. Learn what lower rates mean for North Shore buyers and sellers, how much monthly payments can change, and why this shift could shape the Spr... ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips ,Keys to Your First Home &Move-Up Buyers

January 16, 2026undefined

North Shore Real Estate in January 2026: Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters More Than Ever.

North Shore Real Estate in January 2026: Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters More Than Ever.

January 2026 North Shore real estate update for Gloucester, Ipswich, and Beverly. Learn why pricing strategy matters more than ever, what buyer behavior is signaling, and how sellers can position thei... ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips ,From Family Homes to Freedom Homes Keys to Your First Home Move-Up Buyers &AI Certified Agent™ Insights

January 14, 2026undefined

Renting vs Buying on the North Shore: Which Is Better for Your Budget in 2026?

Renting vs Buying on the North Shore: Which Is Better for Your Budget in 2026?

Renting vs. buying on the North Shore in 2026—real monthly payments, equity growth, tax benefits, and town-by-town price comparisons to help you decide what truly makes sense for your budget and long-... ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips ,Neighborhood Guides &Keys to Your First Home

January 13, 2026undefined

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Kathleen Militello

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Kathleen Militello

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Essex, MA 01929

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