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Posted on 09/06/2020
Are You Prepared to Sell a Home?
When it comes to selling a house, it is important to prepare as much as you can. That way, you can identify potential home selling hurdles and overcome these issues before they escalate. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you prep for the house selling journey. 1. Analyze All Areas of Your Home You might...
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Posted on 08/30/2020
Tips for Building Resale Value
Image by Breadmaker from Shutterstock When you're motivated to get the most from your sale, it pays to add property value through preparation. Get started today with some of these tips: Have your local real estate agent evaluate your home. As a professional, they know what sells and what doesn't in your area. They will assist you in...
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Posted on 08/23/2020
Real Estate Zoning Basics
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay The regulations of real estate zoning have the potential to make or break a property, but not everyone is aware of these laws until they're confronted with the day-to-day realities of them. We'll look at the basics of zoning, and what investors and homeowners should keep in mind before making plans. There...
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Posted on 08/16/2020
3 Ways to Save on a Mortgage
Image by Andreas Breitling from Pixabay The vast majority of homebuyers need a mortgage in order to purchase a house, and mortgages come with significant costs because they’re such sizeable loans. While there’s no way to avoid all of the costs associated with a mortgage, there are ways to save on your home mortgage. Here are three things...
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Posted on 09/03/2020
397 Belmont Street #2, Belmont, MA 02478 now has a new price of $2,995!
Elegant & spacious, south facing 2 level 8 rm 3 bdrm 2 bath upper floor unit of a 2 family features all Charm & Character of Bygone Era combined with many modern amenities. Period detail includes magnificent Honduran Mahogany millwork, gleaming ash hardwd flrs,many built-ins. 2nd flr features Living rm with beamed ceiling, fireplace,door to large porch with roof over part of it; large family rm with porch access; formal dining rm with built in leaded glass hutch, 2/3 mahogany paneled walls, window seat; new mod kitchen with gray cabinets, granite counters, 8/6 pantry, rear roof deck; bedroom with access to private enclosed porch,...
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Posted on 09/02/2020
Another Property Rented - 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,...
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Posted on 09/02/2020
Another Property Rented - 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,...
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Posted on 08/23/2020
Video Tour - 397 Belmont Street #2, Belmont, MA 02478
Elegant & spacious, south facing 2 level 8 rm 3 bdrm 2 bath upper floor unit of a 2 family features all Charm & Character of Bygone Era combined with many modern amenities. Period detailing includes magnificent Honduran Mahogany millwork, gleaming ash hardwd flrs,many built-ins. 2nd flr features Living rm with beamed ceiling, fireplace,door to large porch with roof over part of it; large family rm with porch access; formal dining rm with built in leaded glass hutch, 2/3 mahogany paneled walls, window seat; new mod kitchen with gray cabinets, granite counters, 8/6 pantry, rear roof deck; bedroom with access to private enclosed...
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Posted on 08/22/2020
397 Belmont Street #2, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!
Elegant & spacious, south facing 2 level 8 rm 3 bdrm 2 bath upper floor unit of a 2 family features all Charm & Character of Bygone Era combined with many modern amenities. Period detailing includes magnificent Honduran Mahogany millwork, gleaming ash hardwd flrs,many built-ins. 2nd flr features Living rm with beamed ceiling, fireplace,door to large porch with roof over part of it; large family rm with porch access; formal dining rm with built in leaded glass hutch, 2/3 mahogany paneled walls, window seat; new mod kitchen with gray cabinets, granite counters, 8/6 pantry, rear roof deck; bedroom with access to private enclosed...
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Posted on 08/19/2020
Another Property Sold - 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...
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Posted on 08/18/2020
Video Tour - 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...
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Posted on 08/18/2020
261 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!
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...
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