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Posted on 09/03/2020

Refresh or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets

Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...

Decorating

Cabinets

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Posted on 08/29/2020

Boston, MA Real Estate Market Update

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

Posted on 08/27/2020

How To Improve Your HVAC's Energy Efficiency

Photo by Skitterphoto via Pexels Keeping your home comfortable when the weather gets cooler can have a significant impact on your energy bills. In fact, your HVAC system is one of the biggest sources of energy usage in your home. You could end up spending more than you planned to on heating, especially if the weather turns colder...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 08/20/2020

Where Should You Search for Your Dream House?

If you want to enjoy a successful homebuying experience, it may be beneficial to hone your house search to residences in a select group of cities and towns. That way, you can speed up the process of finding and buying your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you narrow your house search. 1....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 08/13/2020

The Benefits of Using a Buyer's Agent

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...

Posted on 08/06/2020

What You Should Know Before Investing in Raw Land

Image by Pexels from Pixabay Some of the best real estate investments are raw land purchases. The idea is to buy raw land in an up-and-coming neighborhood, sit on it, and then sell it to a developer who will do anything to get their hands on it. But while this sounds great, there are a few caveats that...

Posted on 08/27/2020

Another Property Sold - 98 Heritage Dr #98, Northbridge, MA 01588

Why rent when you can own this spacious, 2-bedroom garden style condo nestled within the highly desirable Heritage Park Estates? Well maintained by the same owner for the last 30 years this ground level, corner unit offers a spacious open living and dining room, a kitchen w/ pantry for additional storage, 2 spacious bedrooms with large closets and a full bath. The entire unit was just freshly painted! In Unit Laundry! 2 deeded parking spaces! Small storage shed at patio area. This complex provides a place to enjoy the warmer weather – complete with a path along the pond, a gazebo & picnic table! Welcome...

Posted on 08/21/2020

Another Property Sold - 26 Pleasant St, Uxbridge, MA 01569

Updated kitchens and baths, updated electrical, updated windows, and five year old gas boiler! Two apartments: Spacious three level, four bedroom apartment with two full baths plus a three room apartment on the second floor for additional income. Corner lot. Large decks. Over-sized two car detached garage. Truly a beautiful home with loads of charm and...

Posted on 08/14/2020

Video Tour - 7 Crescent Way #209, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Spacious one bedroom unit in sought after Crescent Gate adult community. Open floor plan includes kitchen with new appliances, sunny living room, bedroom with plenty of closet space, laundry, and full bath with shower stall and tile floor. Take elevator to assigned parking space in garage under the building. Ample exterior parking as well. Too many common areas to list: Lounge with gas fireplace, full kitchen for parties, exercise room, movie theater, billiard room, over-sized deck, etc. Condo fee includes almost everything including heat and water and sewer. Located right off Route 20 convenient to all shopping and services. ...

Posted on 08/14/2020

7 Crescent Way #209, Sturbridge, MA 01566 is now new to the market!

Spacious one bedroom unit in sought after Crescent Gate adult community. Open floor plan includes kitchen with new appliances, sunny living room, bedroom with plenty of closet space, laundry, and full bath with shower stall and tile floor. Take elevator to assigned parking space in garage under the building. Ample exterior parking as well. Too many common areas to list: Lounge with gas fireplace, full kitchen for parties, exercise room, movie theater, billiard room, over-sized deck, etc. Condo fee includes almost everything including heat and water and sewer. Located right off Route 20 convenient to all shopping and services. ...

Posted on 08/11/2020

Another Property Sold - 134 Walnut, Douglas, MA 01516

Step inside this beautifully maintained, impressive two story open foyer Colonial ! Many extras including, hardwood, cabinet packed kitchen, all appliances stay, recessed and pendant lighting. Huge, Fireplaced family room with vaulted ceilings, upgraded window package, recessed lighting and ceiling fan. Office / Living room with French doors. Upgraded trim package including, Wainscoting, Chair rail and Crown moldings. Oversized Master Bedroom with private bath, walk in closet and jetted tub plus two addition spacious bedrooms. Basement is ready for expansion with extended ceiling height, full size windows, and slider walk out to...

Posted on 08/01/2020

Another Property Sold - 45 Brook St, Northbridge, MA 01588

Well maintained, one owner home in quiet neighborhood within walking distance to downtown. Mostly one level living, second floor has fourth bedroom and walk in attic storage. Amenities include a heated walk out basement, central vacuum system, and beautiful yard with irrigation system. Many updates: Roof, furnace, hot water tank, electrical, chimney rebuilt with new flashing and liner, and most windows have been replaced. Terrific new listing, call to schedule your showing...