You wouldn’t leave your house in sweats for a job interview, would you? Landscaping can make a good or bad first impression on potential home buyers, guests, and neighbors. Unpruned shrubs, unattended vines, peeling paint, and patches of brown dying grass are unsightly and detract from the overall look and feel of your property. If […]
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A pool can be a very attractive asset for a homeowner, potentially offering hours of entertainment, swimming and in-water exercise options, and a great way to cool down and relax during the summer months. This summer especially, where most people will be staying home instead of traveling, families are looking for a home with a
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With proper maintenance, a septic system can work efficiently for as long as you own your home. This includes pumping the tank on a regularly scheduled basis, keeping the drain field clear of trees or shrubs which can clog drain lines, and limit water use. Excessive water use is a major cause of septic system
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An HOA, or Homeowners Association, is when a common interest community – which includes mainly condos but could include some single-family or waterfront properties – provides ground rules for maintaining their common spaces and property. With these rules comes a monthly or annual fee for expenses to take care of these areas and buildings. HOA’s
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There is nothing that makes a home seller happier than receiving multiple offers and having a bidding war on their home. It provides many benefits- even beyond the obvious of selling for more money- such as having more leverage with terms of the sale like dictating dates, deposit amounts, etc. It also makes sellers fall in love
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Get Ready for Even Lower Inventory 2019 was a very interesting year for Real Estate with a couple of big surprises. The first one was Interest Rates going down! No one saw that coming but it was a boon for the market. The second one was the inventory of homes for sale in Massachusetts is
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You just signed your closing papers. Your belongings are boxed up and ready to find their place in your new home. The property is empty, broom-clean and ready for you to make this house into your home. The excitement becomes slightly overwhelming. Did you realize that the house was as “well loved” when you were
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Smart homes might seem like a far-off futuristic concept, but with the continual advances in technology, they are becoming increasingly popular and rightfully so. With the ability to turn on the lights, set the thermostat, set the alarm system, and even start music with a simple voice command, smart technology is making everyday tasks that
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If you’re thinking about selling this winter don’t think that you’re behind the eight ball. Selling in the winter and around the holidays has some positive benefits that can’t be utilized during other seasons. With fewer homes naturally being on the market, your home will be getting more attention from buyers. The buyers who are
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A reminder if you’re a property owner in Massachusetts: by law you must remove or treat snow and ice on walkways and plow parking lots. You can be held liable for injuries caused by snow and/or ice on your property. Some Massachusetts property owners are still unaware of this law that went into effect in
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