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Posted on 10/22/2020

Photo by Breadmaker via Shutterstock You may be thinking that your best investments are inside the home: a snazzy new kitchen, a spa-like bathroom or new wood floors, but you can actually get a high return on investment (ROI) if you focus on your home's curb appeal. The first impression potential buyers have of your home is the...

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Posted on 10/15/2020

Consider Cost of Living Differences when Relocating

Image by Wellnhofer Designs from Shutterstock When you’re relocating you search for a property and learn the real estate market in your new area. Are you also looking at what the general cost of living is in your new city? The cost of living can be very different from state to state and city to city. Here are...

Posted on 10/08/2020

How to Avoid a House Selling Dilemma

A home seller may face a variety of dilemmas as he or she tries to get the best price for a residence. However, a seller who prepares for potential problems may be better equipped than others to enjoy a fast, profitable property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get ready for potential...

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Posted on 10/01/2020

How to Enhance Your Entryway with a DIY Storage Bench

Photo by Thijs van der Weide from Pexels You may be surprised to learn just how much a little DIY storage bench in your entryway can save you in time and money. Storage benches offer children a place to sit while they remove snowy or muddy shoes. That's less time spent mopping your kitchen or steam-cleaning the carpets....

Posted on 09/28/2020

Boston, MA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Boston, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/24/2020

Is Your Home Underpriced?

As a home seller, you likely want to set a "fair" initial asking price for your residence. Because if you fail to do so, you risk pricing your home outside of your target buyer's price range. Perhaps even worse, you risk pricing your house too low – something that may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to...

Posted on 09/17/2020

Selling? Reason to Get a Pre-Inspection

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...

Posted on 09/10/2020

How Big Corporations Affect the Patterns of Residential Real Estate

Photo by Juhasz Imre from Pexels Major corporations can change nearly everything about their surrounding areas and their effect on residential real estate can be truly substantial. The concentration of wealth in areas like Silicon Valley and Seattle has influenced even the most basic properties, causing otherwise unremarkable homes to be worth over a million dollars based on...

Posted on 10/15/2020

Another Property Sold - 15 Crescent Way #15, Sturbridge, MA 01518

MULTIPLE OFFERS,BEST&FINAL by Monday 8/3/20 8:00PM. Welcome to Crescent Gate 55+, premium retirement living. This end unit cottage style town house is now for sale! With a delightful open layout, modern warmth, bonus glassed in sun room that leads you to a balcony deck for grill time, this one is a MUST SEE! The cathedral ceiling, fireplaced living, into a dining area and at last kitchen with gas range and generous space of granite countertops with center island. Just down the hall is a 1/2 bath with laundry, down to the cathedral ceiling master suite w/full bath and walk-in closet. You or your guests can enjoy the 2nd floor oversized...

Posted on 09/12/2020

Video Tour - 5 Church St, Douglas, MA 01516

Beautifully updated Cape with almost 2,100 sf of living area. Gorgeous 3.49 acre open lot bordered by trees for plenty of privacy. Updated kitchen with island, granite counters, and rustic plank flooring. Dining area has sliders to over-sized deck, family room has fireplace, and most rooms have solid hickory flooring. Backyard is fenced and includes a hot tub on its own deck. Other recent updates include new roof, boiler, hot water tank, additional insulation, fresh paint, and new garage doors and openers. Walk out basement could be easily finished for more living space. Located near town common and easy commute to Routes 146 and...

Posted on 09/12/2020

5 Church St, Douglas, MA 01516 is now new to the market!

Beautifully updated Cape with almost 2,100 sf of living area. Gorgeous 3.49 acre open lot bordered by trees for plenty of privacy. Updated kitchen with island, granite counters, and rustic plank flooring. Dining area has sliders to over-sized deck, family room has fireplace, and most rooms have solid hickory flooring. Backyard is fenced and includes a hot tub on its own deck. Other recent updates include new roof, boiler, hot water tank, additional insulation, fresh paint, and new garage doors and openers. Walk out basement could be easily finished for more living space. Located near town common and easy commute to Routes 146 and...

Posted on 09/03/2020

Another Property Sold - 117 Quaker Highway #35B, Uxbridge, MA 01569

Largest style unit at Quaker Village Condos - Two bedroom plus an additional den! Condo fee includes heat, hot water, and electric! Spacious unit in need of some TLC, build instant equity with some minor updates. Small dogs are allowed. Why rent when you can own for even less money? Call today to schedule a private...