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Posted on 07/19/2020

Tips on Choosing the Best Home Improvement Projects Before Listing Your Home

Photo by bidvine via Pixabay Some home projects and improvements can't wait - a leaking hot water heater or a water damaged floor need to be replaced right away. Other, planned renovations and upgrades are optional. Consider not only your current needs, but the potential impact of any large planned upgrade on your home's value before you proceed....

Home Improvement

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 07/12/2020

Home Sellers are Staying Put

Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay Construction of affordable starter homes is failing to keep pace with the number of first-time house hunters. At the same time, more homeowners are resisting the siren song of selling to these potential buyers in order to move up or downsize. It's a trend called "rising tenure length." Owners are staying put....

Posted on 07/07/2020

Will Your Homebuying Plan Work?

Before you launch a home search, you should put together a property buying plan. That way, you will know exactly what you want to accomplish during the homebuying journey and can tailor your house search accordingly. There are many things you can do to ensure your homebuying plan will work perfectly, and these include: 1. Create Homebuying Goals You...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 06/28/2020

Assessing Your Equity as a Home Seller

Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay The equity in your home plays a major role in how much profit you'll make off the sale, but it's not always simple to determine just how much of the home you own (even if you haven't refinanced). Here are a few tips to understand equity and how you can use it to...

Posted on 07/23/2020

16 Barnard Rd, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

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 07/16/2020

Another Property Sold - 176 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

STRICT COVID 19 GUIDLINES FOR ALL SHOWINGS & OPEN HOUSE! MASKS & GLOVES REQUIRED, 1 PARTY VIEWING AT A TIME.- Stately, Brick Colonial located in the Prestigious Oakley Country Club Area. Move right in this pristine 1,880+- sq. ft. 7 rm 3 Bed 1.5 bath home. The 1st flr features a front to back living rm with fireplace, beam ceiling,crown moldings & oak flrs, formal dining rm with crown moldings, wainscoting, chair rail & oak floors.Ultra-mod granite,SS chef's kitchen with glass door large window leading to large skylit screened porch, sunroom & new 1/2 bath. The 2nd level features a front to back Master bedrm with his...

Posted on 07/02/2020

Another Property Sold - 404 Maravista Ave, Falmouth, MA 02536

DUE TO CORONA VIRUS SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Ocean & Pond Views! Highly Sought After Falmouth Heights Location. 2 Blocks to Ocean, 1 block to Great Pond & Little Pond! All the charm & character of a bygone era in this 1924 Shingle Style Colonial! This 1,440 sq ft 8 rm 4 bdrm 2 bath home is currently being used for seasonal rentals and only has a gas heater in living room floor. 1st floor features living room with fireplace, dining room with built in cabinets, sunroom with ocean views, large eat in kitchen with laundry hookup, full bath. 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms and full bath. Lots of possiblities, can be used as is, house...

Posted on 07/02/2020

Another Property Sold - 53 Fuller Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Open House will follow all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by CDC for social distancing - MASKS & GLOVES ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY - One party at a time Pristine sunny 2 family in Victory Field/Lowell School Area. This 2,444 sq ft 6-6 rm 3-3 bdrm features outstanding period detail including fireplaces,outstanding mill-work, crown moldings, gum-wood trim, high ceilings. Both Units feature 18x12 living room with gum-wood trim, crown molding & wood burning fireplace, 13x12 formal dining room, semi-mod kitchen with breakfast area, semi-mod 8x5 tiled bath with tub and shower. The 3 Bedrooms measure 12x12, 12x12 and 11x10. Some Improvements...

Posted on 06/26/2020

Video Tour - 16 Partridge St, Watertown, MA 02472

Move In Ready! Mint Over Sized Cape-Colonial on quiet tree lined street in sought after West End! This 2,172 sq ft 10 room 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home has been extensively renovated. The 1st floor features front to back living room with fireplace, oak floors and stained glass window; the formal dining room opens to an ultra modern Kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, island & direct access to a lovely screened in rear porch; a spacious office/sun or playroom complete 1st lvl. 2nd floor has master bedroom & 2 additional good size bedrooms & an ultra modern bath. The partially above grade lower...

Posted on 06/26/2020

16 Partridge St, Watertown, MA 02472 is now new to the market!

Move In Ready! Mint Over Sized Cape-Colonial on quiet tree lined street in sought after West End! This 2,172 sq ft 10 room 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home has been extensively renovated. The 1st floor features front to back living room with fireplace, oak floors and stained glass window; the formal dining room opens to an ultra modern Kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, island & direct access to a lovely screened in rear porch; a spacious office/sun or playroom complete 1st lvl. 2nd floor has master bedroom & 2 additional good size bedrooms & an ultra modern bath. The partially above grade lower...

Posted on 06/25/2020

Video Tour - 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 06/25/2020

21 Corcoran Rd, Burlington, MA 01803 is now new to the market!

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...