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Posted on 06/28/2022

Another Property Sold - 65 Grant Ave 65, Belmont, MA 02478

Single Family living in a beautiful townhouse! This modern home is located in the highly desirable Waverley Square. 2 levels of living space with light-filled rooms ideal for entertaining on any occasion. High ceilings throughout. The 1st floor features an open plan sun-filled living room and dining room. The spacious kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry and storage. The living room features a cozy fireplace, exterior access that leads to a level private yard. The 2nd level offers an expansive master suite, two additional bedrooms and a full guest bathroom. 0.3 miles to Waverley Train Station and 0.3 miles to Harvard...

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Posted on 06/28/2022

Another Property Sold - 14 Farm Road, Belmont, MA 02478

Totally & Expertly renovated Colonial is a masterpiece of design details & layout! This 3,317-sqft 11 rm 4 bedrm 5 bath 3 fireplace home has an open floor plan, but still offers distinct rooms. Features High End finishes throughout, custom exquisite millwork & detailing including mahogany floors, tray/coffered ceilings, vaulted/cathedral ceilings, double crown moldings, wainscotting, chair rails and columns between rooms. A chef's kitchen w/ furniture grade cherry cabinets and island opens to adjoining fireplaced family room and back patio; 2nd floor master suite has cathedral ceiling and home office; 3rd floor with 2nd master...

Posted on 06/26/2022

The coolest house plans: Trending design styles

Whether buying or building, most would-be homeowners want to know about the coolest house plans available. From tiny houses, to a garage plan featured on a gaming blog, to a massive family room that can accommodate generations upon generations, and everything in between seem to be on homebuyers’ lists. If you want a cool house without falling into...

Posted on 06/23/2022

32-34 Bradshaw Street, Watertown, MA 02472 is now new to the market!

Meticulously maintained 4-4 room 2-1 bed Cape Style 2 family offers many possibilities! Great starter home, retirement home, condo alternative, small investment or convert it back to a single family. 1st flr features a living room w/ fireplace, Spacious & modern eat in kitchen, two amply sized bedrooms, modern full bath w/ tub & shower. 2nd flr unit features an open living & dining room, Updated kitchen, w/ a sun-splashed south facing slider to a private deck, cathedral ceiling bathroom w/ sky light & large bedroom. Utilities are (2x) 2012 FHW by gas boilers, 2 x 100-amp services on breakers & public electric meter, gas...

Posted on 06/19/2022

Virtual Reality in Real Estate: 3 Key Benefits

More real estate professionals are embracing virtual reality to improve their business in the modern world. With the myriad tools and platforms available, it’s becoming more common for agents and brokers to use VR technology in their regular business practices. Here are some of the key ways virtual reality can benefit real estate today: Save Time By adding...

Posted on 06/17/2022

Video Tour - 1177 Commonwealth Avenue 9, Boston, MA 02134

This Sun splashed Top floor unit is located in Packard Corner, one of Allston Village’s most sought after locations! An ideal opportunity for the owner occupant, investor, or the perfect “Kiddie Condo” given its location near several top internationally recognized universities. Featuring 4 Rooms, 2 Large Bedrooms, 1 full bath, soaring 9.5 ft ceilings & maple hardwood floors. The kitchen has oak cabinets, Gas cooking & space for a table by the window. The ample living room features a ceiling fan and lots of space to customize for your needs. A gracious entry foyer features a large walk-in closet. Professionally managed association...

Posted on 06/17/2022

1177 Commonwealth Avenue 9, Boston, MA 02134 is now new to the market!

This Sun splashed Top floor unit is located in Packard Corner, one of Allston Village’s most sought after locations! An ideal opportunity for the owner occupant, investor, or the perfect “Kiddie Condo” given its location near several top internationally recognized universities. Featuring 4 Rooms, 2 Large Bedrooms, 1 full bath, soaring 9.5 ft ceilings & maple hardwood floors. The kitchen has oak cabinets, Gas cooking & space for a table by the window. The ample living room features a ceiling fan and lots of space to customize for your needs. A gracious entry foyer features a large walk-in closet. Professionally managed association...

Posted on 06/16/2022

Another Property Sold - 140-140a Summer Street, Somerville, MA 02143

Spacious Early Century 5-8 room 2-5 bedroom 2 Family nestled between Union, Porter and Harvard Squares, Near Vibrant Bow Market.! This sun drenched, well maintained home has lots of old world charm & character including fireplaces, crown moldings, hardwood floors, natural woodwork. Large Semi-modern eat in kitchens, ceramic tile baths with tub & shower. Enormous 3rd floor with cathedral ceiling bedroom & 2 additional good sized bedrooms with potential space to add another full bath. Utilities are gas heat & gas hot water. 3 car off street parking in the driveway. Front & back porches with some nice yard space. Walk score...

Posted on 06/12/2022

Here's What Sellers Need to Know About Closing Costs

In a home purchase, both the buyer and seller need to pay closing costs. These costs are made up of several individual expenses from different sources and the list can look staggering at first glance. While the buyer typically has the longest list of fees to pay, sellers are still responsible for part of the bill. Here we’ll...

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Posted on 06/09/2022

Video Tour - 95 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

This Spacious "Miller Style" 2 Family in sought after Payson Park offers a peaceful & serene setting with outstanding views of the Cambridge Reservoir & Seasonal Boston Sky Line views. The 1st floor unit features 6 rooms 2 beds & 1 bath, a living room with fireplace, gumwood trim, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, formal dining room with french doors leading to a large office sunroom; updated kitchen; semi-modern bath. The 2nd floor unit has the same exact configuration & millwork/detail as the 1st level plus a large walk-up 3rd floor that offers an additional bedroom and a large unfinished attic space with high pitched roof...

Posted on 06/09/2022

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

This Spacious "Miller Style" 2 Family in sought after Payson Park offers a peaceful & serene setting with outstanding views of the Cambridge Reservoir & Seasonal Boston Sky Line views. The 1st floor unit features 6 rooms 2 beds & 1 bath, a living room with fireplace, gumwood trim, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, formal dining room with french doors leading to a large office sunroom; updated kitchen; semi-modern bath. The 2nd floor unit has the same exact configuration & millwork/detail as the 1st level plus a large walk-up 3rd floor that offers an additional bedroom and a large unfinished attic space with high pitched roof...

Posted on 06/09/2022

Video Tour - 29 Williams St, Arlington, MA 02476

Picture-Perfect Cape located in desirable Arlington Heights featuring 7 rooms 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths. First level of living offers a wood burning fire-placed living room w/ large picture window, a formal dining room that opens to a modern kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances. A Glass door leads to the sunroom/den off the kitchen, full hallway bath with tiled tub & shower & a spacious 1st flr bedroom that’s currently being used as an office. Second floor features an ample primary bedroom w/ tons of closet space, another good-sized bedroom & an updated half bath. Natural woodwork & trim, hardwood floors and or Luxury...