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Posted on 12/27/2020

Image by Cristina Mantovani from Pixabay If you're getting ready to sell your home, you're likely looking for relatively affordable upgrades that will give your home the most pizzazz. Taking the time to spruce up your property is a smart idea, but it really pays to be strategic. Because while buyers should be able to recognize a home...

Home Upgrades

Home Improvement

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Posted on 12/20/2020

Home Inspections: Here's What Sellers Need to Know

After you accept an offer to purchase your house, a buyer and his or her real estate agent likely will want to conduct a property inspection. Although the mere thought of a home inspection may cause a property seller to stress, it is important to understand the importance of an inspection for both sellers and buyers. Now, let's take...

Selling Your Home

Home Inspection

Posted on 12/13/2020

Landscaping for Your New Home

Photo by Matt Chen on Unsplash When you’re creating a landscaping plan for your home it is essential to design around the local climate and weather patterns. When you opt for plants that thrive in your area, you know they are well equipt to handle the seasonal changes specific to your location. This adaptation makes them easier to...

Posted on 12/06/2020

Tips for Buyers: Score a Great Deal on a House

Believe it or not, you don't need to be a homebuying expert to score a great deal on your dream residence. In fact, there are many things you can do to find and acquire a house that won't force you to break your budget, and these include: 1. Shop Around When it comes to conducting a home search, it...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/29/2020

Why You Shouldn't Skip Home Inpsections

Life of Pix via Pexels If your lender does not demand it, skipping the home inspection might be fairly tempting as you move toward closing on the house of your dreams. Although moving full steam ahead might provide what you need in the moment, that decision could end up causing problems in the future. So, even though it...

Home Inspection

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Posted on 12/31/2020

Another Property Sold - 261 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

NO CONTINGENCY OFFERS ARE DUE BY 4 PM ON 9/2/2020! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Attention Builders, Developers, and or Buyers looking for a "Gut Rehab" or tear-down to build your Dream Home! This 7 Room 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Colonial is sited on a level 7,711 sq. ft. lot with a large private backyard. Ideally located on a desirable and quiet tree lined street in the sought after Common St. neighborhood with easy access to Belmont Center, Cushing Square, Waverley Square, Cambridge & Downtown. Existing home has a walk up unfinished attic and is located in the Single Family SR-C zoning district. Buyers to use their own due diligence. House is not...

Posted on 12/31/2020

Another Property Sold - 261 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

NO CONTINGENCY OFFERS ARE DUE BY 4 PM ON 9/2/2020! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Attention Builders, Developers, and or Buyers looking for a "Gut Rehab" or tear-down to build your Dream Home! This 7 Room 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Colonial is sited on a level 7,711 sq. ft. lot with a large private backyard. Ideally located on a desirable and quiet tree lined street in the sought after Common St. neighborhood with easy access to Belmont Center, Cushing Square, Waverley Square, Cambridge & Downtown. Existing home has a walk up unfinished attic and is located in the Single Family SR-C zoning district. Buyers to use their own due diligence. House is not...

Posted on 12/24/2020

Another Property Sold - 21 Phillips Circle, Waltham, MA 02452

MOVE RIGHT IN THIS PRISTINE 9 RM 4 BDRM 2 BATH SPLIT LEVEL IN SOUGHT AFTER PARKVIEW AREA. The upper level of this fine home features a mostly open floor plan ,livingrm with fireplace, bay window, oak floors;formal diningrm; semi-modern eat in kitch with door to lovely 3 seasons porch; master bedrm & 2 additional bedrms; good closet space & tiled full bath with tub & shower. The mostly finished lower level features a large family room with adjacent bar area, 4th bdrm or office; a full bath with shower stall; laundry/kitchenette & direct entry to a 1 car garage. Utilites include FHW by oil boiler & tankless water heater;...

Posted on 12/24/2020

Another Property Sold - 60 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

PERFECT HOME TO CONVERT TO SINGLE FAMILY, KNOCK DOWN & BUILD NEW RESIDENCE or EASILY EXPAND EXISTING 2 FAMILY HOME!Custom Built Two Family located in Highly Sought After Payson Park & the revitalized Cushing Sq Area! The well designed layout of this spacious home features 2,704 sq ft 5-5 rooms 2-2 bedrooms per unit. Featuring outstanding period detailing with crown dental moldings, built in hutches & book cases, chair rails, oak hardwood floors. Vintage eat in kitchens with over sized cabinets, tiled baths, lots of closet space, master bedroom has 13x7 three season porch, 2nd floor has a walk up expandable attic & the extra...

Posted on 12/24/2020

Another Property Sold - 60 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

PERFECT HOME TO CONVERT TO SINGLE FAMILY, KNOCK DOWN & BUILD NEW RESIDENCE or EASILY EXPAND EXISTING 2 FAMILY HOME!Custom Built Two Family located in Highly Sought After Payson Park & the revitalized Cushing Sq Area! The well designed layout of this spacious home features 2,704 sq ft 5-5 rooms 2-2 bedrooms per unit. Featuring outstanding period detailing with crown dental moldings, built in hutches & book cases, chair rails, oak hardwood floors. Vintage eat in kitchens with over sized cabinets, tiled baths, lots of closet space, master bedroom has 13x7 three season porch, 2nd floor has a walk up expandable attic & the extra...

Posted on 12/16/2020

Another Property Sold - 4 Charles Street #B, Wakefield, MA 01880

New Construction townhome conveniently located within walking distance to commuter rail, park, downtown Wakefield, and many shops and restaurants. This townhouse has all the conveniences of a single family home without the hassle of maintaining a big yard. 1st floor offers white kitchen cabinets with under cabinet lighting, stainless appliances, over-stove pot filler, peninsula and quartz counters. Open concept kitchen/dining area, half bath, nice size living room with gas fireplace, white oak hardwood with custom in-laid border. Slider off of kitchen to a private paver patio. 2nd floor offers spacious master with walk-in closet and custom...

Posted on 12/11/2020

Another Property Sold - 3-A Cathy Rd, Burlington, MA 01803

Quality New construction home. Entering this home, you are graced with beautiful nut stained hardwood floors. Your eyes will be drawn to all the incredible detail added by this great builder. The vast kitchen is cabinet packed with Thermador Stainless Steel appliance, center island. There is a separate pantry accessed through a beautiful custom barn door. In the pantry, one will find even more cabinets with a custom Walnut countertop. Coffered ceilings and “board & baton” trim adorns the Formal Dining room. The Family room fills out the open floor plan and provides a gas fireplace with granite and shiplap accents. There is a separate...