Jim & Mike Savas Team Blog

Posted on 07/06/2025

Shifting the gears of smart home automation towards security

As our homes become more digitized, smart home gadgets have...

Security

Smart Home Devices

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Posted on 06/29/2025

Living room trends for interior design inspiration

If you're trying to find interior design inspiration, it can be helpful to learn about the latest trends. Styles and methods are always changing, and staying up-to-date can be an excellent way to get fresh ideas for decorating every room in your home. Here are some of the top, upcoming living room trends to know: Curved furniture Curved...

Furniture

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Posted on 06/22/2025

Sugar gliders as pets: Here's what you should know

For those who want an exotic pocket-sized animal companion,...

Posted on 06/15/2025

5 Weekend projects to refresh your space

If you don't have time for a major home upgrade, consider...

Posted on 06/08/2025

What it means to sell a house on short sale

What does it mean to sell a house on short sale? A...

Posted on 07/11/2025

Another Property Sold - 145 Church Street 1, Watertown, MA 02472

Price Improvement! Totally & expertly renovated by master builder, this stunning 2-level condo in the sought-after Victory Field area offers over 2,400 sq. ft. of luxury living. Featuring 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, the open floor plan boasts 7" white oak plank floors, exquisite millwork, recessed lighting, and ample closet space. The first floor impresses w/ a coffered ceiling living room, an elegant fireplace, formal dining room w/ matching coffered ceilings. The designer kitchen shines w/ white cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula for casual dining. The primary bedroom has a double closet and...

Posted on 07/11/2025

Another Property Sold - 37 Oakley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Welcome to this timeless Colonial in Belmont’s coveted Benton Estates neighborhood! This spacious 10-room, 4-bed, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates. The sun-splashed chef’s kitchen features a Wolf range, skylights, granite counters, and Fisher Paykel dishwashers. Enjoy elegant period details like crown molding, custom millwork, and French doors that invite abundant natural light. The living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and sunroom/home office offer flexible spaces for entertaining or working from home. Gleaming oak floors throughout. Upstairs, find spacious bedrooms, tons of closet space,...

Posted on 07/08/2025

Another Property Rented - 30 Wilson Ave 30, Belmont, MA 02478

Rarely available 3-bedroom first-floor rental in prime Belmont location! Enjoy a welcoming front porch and charming foyer with high ceilings and beautiful period details throughout. The sunny living room flows into a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet. A butler’s pantry connects to a high-end, renovated chef’s kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and a sleek vent hood. Spacious primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath. Bonus finished room and large exclusive storage area in the basement. Fenced-in backyard with shared paver patio—perfect for relaxing or...

Posted on 06/21/2025

Another Property Sold - 496 Beech St, Boston, MA 02131

Charming Victorian-era Colonial in sought-after Metropolitan Hill, beautifully updated for modern living! This light-filled 8-room, 4-bed, 1.5-bath home features a chef’s kitchen (2020) with granite counters, white cabinetry, SS appliances, breakfast bar & pantry. Enjoy the formal dining room with built-in hutch, inviting living room, updated half bath (2020), and a 3-season sunroom (2020). Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms & stylish full bath. The 3rd floor boasts vaulted ceilings—perfect for a 4th bedroom or home office. Major updates: roof & windows (2015), HardiPlank siding (2020), 14 solar panels (2014), gas furnace (2017), hot...

Posted on 06/19/2025

30 Wilson Ave 30, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Rarely available 3-bedroom first-floor rental in prime Belmont location! Enjoy a welcoming front porch and charming foyer with high ceilings and beautiful period details throughout. The sunny living room flows into a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet. A butler’s pantry connects to a high-end, renovated chef’s kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and a sleek vent hood. Spacious primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath. Bonus finished room and large exclusive storage area in the basement. Fenced-in backyard with shared paver patio—perfect for relaxing or...

Posted on 06/12/2025

7 Broad St, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Charming 7-room, 3-bedroom Cape in a sought-after Belmont neighborhood near Winn Brook School and Belmont Center! Set on a 6,980 sq ft lot with a spacious yard, this home offers comfort, flexibility, and great expansion potential. The main level features a sunny living room with fireplace, hardwood floors in most rooms, a dining room, and a kitchen that opens to a heated sunroom. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs offers a large third bedroom plus an unfinished room ideal for future expansion. Recent updates include roof (2020), Buderus heating system (2007), tankless hot water w/ storage tank (2023), blown-in...

Posted on 06/12/2025

342 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Spacious and elegant 10-room, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath brick center-entrance Colonial in Belmont’s desirable Payson Park. This well-maintained home blends classic charm with flexible living across three finished levels. The main floor features a front-to-back living room with fireplace, crown molding, and hardwood floors, opening to a bright family room and formal dining room. A sunlit eat-in kitchen offers ample space and a semi-modern layout, plus a convenient half bath. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath, two additional bedrooms, full hall bath, and a home office. The third floor offers a...