Jim & Mike Savas Team Blog

Posted on 12/08/2019

Tips for Home Sellers: How to Capture Buyers' Attention

Home sellers sometimes struggle to stir up interest in their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to help your residence capture buyers' attention, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing should engage and inform buyers. Otherwise, an ineffective listing may make it tough for a seller to effectively promote his or...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/01/2019

Easy Ways To Increase Your Home's Value

If you’re looking to increase the value of your home before you sell, there are certain things that you can do to attract buyers and get a high return on your investment in your home. There’s only so much time and money that you have to invest in your home. You will be purchasing a new place most likely...

Adding Value

Renovations

Posted on 11/24/2019

How Can You Avoid a Homebuying Crisis?

The homebuying journey should be fast and seamless, but problems may arise that prevent you from accomplishing your desired goals. For example, if a buyer with a poor credit score fails to get financing before submitting an offer to purchase a house, this individual may struggle to acquire his or her dream residence. Or, if a buyer fails to...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/17/2019

Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Do you ever wonder why so many Americans dream of owning a home? From complete privacy to a nest egg in the future, one lesser-known but vital reason why homeownership is something everyone is longing to achieve is the tax breaks it provides. No one enjoys paying taxes so owning a home set you aside for tax breaks...

Posted on 11/10/2019

Create a Homebuying Strategy

If you want to buy a terrific house at a budget-friendly price, it generally is a good idea to plan ahead as much as you can. In fact, with a homebuying strategy in place, you can boost the likelihood of a fast, seamless homebuying experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you craft a successful...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 12/12/2019

Another Property Sold - 74 Old Middlesex Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

This classic Colonial with Boston skyline views is ideally located in the sought after Benton Estates neighborhood. Featuring 10 Rooms, 5 Beds, 1.5 Baths and 2,600+ sq ft of living space spread out over 3 levels. The first floor has a gracious entry foyer, living room w/ Beamed ceiling, crown molding & wood burning fireplace, Formal dining room w/ crown molding & wainscoting, Spacious Eat-In-Kitchen, Sun room, Half bath and a 3 season porch. The second level features a full hall bath, Master Bedroom w/ double closets & its own private deck, 2 additional bedrooms and an Office finish the 2nd level. The dormered 3rd floor offers terrific city...

Posted on 12/07/2019

Another Property Sold - 15 Rebecca Ann Lane #B, Falmouth, MA 02536

Opportunity to enjoy the Cape Cod life and own this three bedroom condominium in East Falmouth. This unit is meticulously maintained as half of a duplex. The hardwood floors, gas fireplace and oversized windows create a welcoming space. A front facing farmers porch and a back deck allow for extended outdoor living. there are Two upstairs bedrooms and each have a designated bathroom. The third bedroom is on the first floor and is currently being used as a dining room. This unit has a full basement,. There is central Vacuume. The laundry is between the two bedrooms on the second level. The duplex shares a shed which is used for bike storage....

Posted on 12/04/2019

Another Property Sold - 297 Gray St, Arlington, MA 02476

A Brackett School Gem! Move Right In to this Newly renovated Dutch Colonial with open floor plan. Charm galore with today's amenities. Tiled vestibule leads to spacious foyer, French doors abound, Fireplace living room with wood burning stove, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, 1st floor sun room with lots of light, Fabulous kitchen open to dining area. Quartz counters, island, stainless appliances, Bosch dishwasher, 6 burner gas range Premier Pro series, pendant lighting, beadboard, pocket doors, replacement windows, 3 generous bedrooms, walk in and cedar closets in master bedroom, glass door knobs, central air on 2nd floor, newly...

Posted on 12/02/2019

Another Property Rented - 27 Oxford Ave. #1, Belmont, MA 02478

CAMBRIDGE LINE! TOTALLY & EXPERTLY RENOVATED BY MASTER BUILDER in 2013! Features ultra modern fully applianced granite, stainless kitchen with breakfast bar & stack washer/dryer; new ultra modern tile bath with soaking tub & shower, living room with gas fireplace, ceiling fan; Master bedroom with ceiling fan & custom double closet; 2 additional bedrooms with custom closets,,ceiling fans. Home is fully insulated with sound board under ceilings; new FHA by gas heat with Central AC, front & back porches, large shared patio with pavers; lovely yard, basement storage. 2 exterior parking spaces. Open floor plan livingroom, dining room, kitchen....

Posted on 11/28/2019

Another Property Sold - 31 Kilburn Road, Belmont, MA 02478

Elegant updated 14 rm turn of the century Shingle style/Craftsman on sought after Clark Hill. Extraordinary formal spaces & charming period details make this a wonderful home! Host your holidays. Cook & bake in your custom gourmet kitchen designed for large meals with its 2 ovens, 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers. Serve your guests in your FP formal dining rm drenched in ambiance. After dinner, relax in your sprawling FP living rm, opening to a sunny library & bay window family room. A sky-lit breakfast room & half bath complete the first floor. The second floor offers 2 master suites, additional bedrms, laundry & baths .The private top floor...

Posted on 11/22/2019

Video Tour - 27 Oxford Ave. #1, Belmont, MA 02478

CAMBRIDGE LINE! TOTALLY & EXPERTLY RENOVATED BY MASTER BUILDER in 2013! Features ultra modern fully applianced granite, stainless kitchen with breakfast bar & stack washer/dryer; new ultra modern tile bath with soaking tub & shower, living room with gas fireplace, ceiling fan; Master bedroom with ceiling fan & custom double closet; 2 additional bedrooms with custom closets,,ceiling fans. Home is fully insulated with sound board under ceilings; new FHA by gas heat with Central AC, front & back porches, large shared patio with pavers; lovely yard, basement storage. 2 exterior parking spaces. Open floor plan livingroom, dining room, kitchen....

Posted on 11/22/2019

27 Oxford Ave. #1, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

CAMBRIDGE LINE! TOTALLY & EXPERTLY RENOVATED BY MASTER BUILDER in 2013! Features ultra modern fully applianced granite, stainless kitchen with breakfast bar & stack washer/dryer; new ultra modern tile bath with soaking tub & shower, living room with gas fireplace, ceiling fan; Master bedroom with ceiling fan & custom double closet; 2 additional bedrooms with custom closets,,ceiling fans. Home is fully insulated with sound board under ceilings; new FHA by gas heat with Central AC, front & back porches, large shared patio with pavers; lovely yard, basement storage. 2 exterior parking spaces. Open floor plan livingroom, dining room, kitchen....