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Posted on 08/09/2020

How to Create a Greener Home in 6 Easy Steps

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay Making your home a little more green won’t take much time or effort, but the results will pay off for years to come. You’ll consume fewer products, be exposed to fewer chemicals and even spend less money every month. Incorporate one or more of these easy green ideas into your home routine to...

Green Home

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 08/02/2020

5 Types of Real Estate Properties to Invest In

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Real estate investing is a powerful way to build wealth, as investors can take advantage of rent payments, appreciation, tax deductions and leverage. Additionally, there are lots of properties to invest in. If you’re starting to explore real estate as an investment opportunity, here are five types of properties and why you...

Buying A Investment Property

Investment

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Posted on 07/26/2020

How to Shop Smart in a Seller's Market

Post Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayIt's easy to believe you don't have much leverage if you're getting ready to buy in a seller's market. Unfortunately, that sense of frustration can result in desperation, which can ultimately lead to overpaying on a home. Before you accept your fate, consider how you may have more power than you think. Start...

Seller

Sellers Market

Posted on 08/06/2020

60 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478 now has a new price of $1,350,000!

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 large lot offers a variety of different expansion possibilities. Updated FHW by gas heat (2012), gas hot water tanks...

Posted on 08/05/2020

Another Property Sold - 21 Corcoran Rd, Burlington, MA 01803

PRISTINE GARRISON COLONIAL IN TOP LOCATION! Move right in this 7 room 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home!. 1st floor offers large living room with fireplace & oak floors, a dining room, a remodeled kitchen with granite counters & 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms & modern full bath. There is 23x9 lower level family room. The interior of house was recently painted & floors refinished. Updated utilities FHW by oil heat (2004), electric hot water tank (2020), 100 amp electric on circuit breakers. Exterior features vinyl siding & insulated replacement windows. Situated on quiet side street on picturesque 20,010 sq ft lot with...

Posted on 07/31/2020

Video Tour - 37 Orchard St, Watertown, MA 02472

This Stately Colonial in the sought after Victory Field neighborhood has been tastefully updated and renovated by the current owners. Featuring a brick exterior, 3 beds, 2 full & 2 half baths spread out over 3 levels of living. The 1st floor offers a gracious entry foyer, large front to back living room w/ beamed ceiling & wood burning fireplace, an open concept dining room leading to a modern kitchen w/ Stainless Appliances, Stone Counters, breakfast bar & beverage cooler, a sunroom/office and half bath finish the 1st level. The 2nd floor offers a Master bedroom suite w/ direct access to a lovely covered porch, walk in closet...

Posted on 07/31/2020

37 Orchard St, Watertown, MA 02472 is now new to the market!

This Stately Colonial in the sought after Victory Field neighborhood has been tastefully updated and renovated by the current owners. Featuring a brick exterior, 3 beds, 2 full & 2 half baths spread out over 3 levels of living. The 1st floor offers a gracious entry foyer, large front to back living room w/ beamed ceiling & wood burning fireplace, an open concept dining room leading to a modern kitchen w/ Stainless Appliances, Stone Counters, breakfast bar & beverage cooler, a sunroom/office and half bath finish the 1st level. The 2nd floor offers a Master bedroom suite w/ direct access to a lovely covered porch, walk in closet...

Posted on 07/27/2020

Video Tour - 42 Creeley Rd #42, Belmont, MA 02478

BEST RENTAL ON MARKET! TOTALLY & EXPERTLY RENOVATED ON QUIET STREET IN SOUGHT AFTER WAVERLEY VILLAGE. This 6 room 2 bedroom unit features ultra modern fully applianced granite, stainless kitchen, laundry closet with stack washer/dryer & linen cabinet; new ultra modern tile bath with soaking tub & shower, living room with fireplace, oak floors, crown molding; formal dining room with crown molding & wainscoting, oak floors; large foyer with double door custom closet; 2 bedrooms with custom closets; Office or sun room with ceiling fan, custom built cedar closet in lower level, FHA by gas heat with Central Air, back porch,...

Posted on 07/26/2020

42 Creeley Rd #42, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

BEST RENTAL ON MARKET! TOTALLY & EXPERTLY RENOVATED ON QUIET STREET IN SOUGHT AFTER WAVERLEY VILLAGE. This 6 room 2 bedroom unit features ultra modern fully applianced granite, stainless kitchen, laundry closet with stack washer/dryer & linen cabinet; new ultra modern tile bath with soaking tub & shower, living room with fireplace, oak floors, crown molding; formal dining room with crown molding & wainscoting, oak floors; large foyer with double door custom closet; 2 bedrooms with custom closets; Office or sun room with ceiling fan, custom built cedar closet in lower level, FHA by gas heat with Central Air, back porch,...

Posted on 07/24/2020

Video Tour - 60 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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 large lot offers a variety of different expansion possibilities. Updated FHW by gas heat (2012), gas hot water tanks...

Posted on 07/24/2020

Video Tour - 16 Barnard Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Classic, Well Maintained Two Family Home Located on a quiet tree lined side street just blocks away from Revitalized & Vibrant Cushing Square! This 6-6 room 2-2 bedroom home features all the charm & character of yesteryear including crown moldings, oak hardwood floors, & built in hutches. Both units have semi-modern kitchens & baths. Expandable 3rd floor. Updated utilities include steam by oil heat, gas hot water, 60 amp electric on circuit breakers. Exterior features roof (2015), insulated windows (2003), vinyl siding, 2 car width 2 car depth driveway (can be expanded), large lovely private back yard with patio. Commuters...

Posted on 07/23/2020

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

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 large lot offers a variety of different expansion possibilities. Updated FHW by gas heat (2012), gas hot water tanks...