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Posted on 05/24/2020

Are You Ready to Address Home Selling Hurdles?

The home selling journey may be perilous, particularly for an individual who is unprepared for potential pitfalls. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to quickly identify house selling hurdles and address such issues before they get out of hand. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you detect and resolve a wide...

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Posted on 05/17/2020

What Should You Do If You Suspect Identity Theft

Photo by Brian A Jackson via Shutterstock Identity theft is an issue that has become more common since the digital age has bristled and bloomed. Many people are victims of phishing scams – an online predator steals your identity by impersonating a respectable institution and takes your sensitive information, financial information being stolen from non-secured sites, hacking or...

Posted on 05/10/2020

The Basics of Staging

Photo by ProgrammingIBC via Pixabay One of the most important things you can do before you list your home for sale is to stage it. Home staging refers to arranging the home’s furnishings and decor so it looks as good as possible. In other words, you use the decor and furnishings to make the home look like a...

Posted on 05/03/2020

Tips on Creating a Functional Space Out of an Old Garden Shed

Photo by Sue Rickhuss via Pixabay Do you have an old garden shed in your yard that's outlived its original purpose? Perhaps your gardening tools and supplies have moved on to a new shed or been relocated to a convenient spot in the corner of your garage. If so, you may be considering tearing down your old shed....

Posted on 04/26/2020

Yale's Online Happiness Course

Photo by Andre Furtado from Pexels A study performed by MIT and Oxford University found that people are 13 percent more productive when they're happy. This higher level of productivity impacts everything like: How you communicate with others and build relationships Where your career path takes you and how quickly How effectively you navigate life But a significant...

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Should You Rent from a Property Manager or Property Owner?

Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay When inquiring about renting a home or condominium, you may not immediately be aware if the property is being self-managed by the owner or by a property manager or management firm that the owner has hired. There are some benefits and downsides to each. You should first ask who and...

Posted on 05/28/2020

Another Property Sold - 61 Forest St #61, Watertown, MA 02472

Near Completion, the First of Two New Luxury Town Homes by Local Master builder! This sun drenched 8 room 3 bedroom 2 full 2 half bath unit features exquisite millwork & detailing; high ceilings; open concept 1st floor living room-dining room-kitchen w/ slider to backyard, coffered/beamed ceilings, gas fireplace, recessed lights; chef's kitchen w/ stone counters; and a hall ½ bath complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features master suite w/ 2 closets; master bath w/ over-sized tiled shower, double vanity. 2 other large bedrooms with ample closet space, a full tiled bath with tub /shower, double vanity. Spectacular lower level w/...

Posted on 05/08/2020

Video Tour - 176 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

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 & hers closet,door to a deck with spectacular southerly views, 2 additional bedrms & study alcove. Walk up attic...

Posted on 05/08/2020

Video Tour - 31 Greenwood Lane, Waltham, MA 02451

Move Right In This Pristine Custom Built 1992 10 Room 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Colonial located in the sought after "LANES Area" of Waltham. First floor features formal living room & oversized dining room, open concept granite/SS Chef's kitchen with large peninsula, family room with fireplace & slider to deck. 1/2 bath, full sized laundry closet. 2nd floor has skylight cathedral ceiling master bedroom with walk in closet & master bath; 3 other good sized bedrooms & hall bath. Lower level offers open recreation room, family room with 2 full size windows, walk in storage area offers potential to add additional bath, direct access to...

Posted on 05/07/2020

176 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472 is now new to the market!

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 & hers closet,door to a deck with spectacular southerly views, 2 additional bedrms & study alcove. Walk up attic...

Posted on 05/07/2020

31 Greenwood Lane, Waltham, MA 02451 is now new to the market!

Move Right In This Pristine Custom Built 1992 10 Room 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Colonial located in the sought after "LANES Area" of Waltham. First floor features formal living room & oversized dining room, open concept granite/SS Chef's kitchen with large peninsula, family room with fireplace & slider to deck. 1/2 bath, full sized laundry closet. 2nd floor has skylight cathedral ceiling master bedroom with walk in closet & master bath; 3 other good sized bedrooms & hall bath. Lower level offers open recreation room, family room with 2 full size windows, walk in storage area offers potential to add additional bath, direct access to...

Posted on 05/04/2020

61 Johnswood Rd, Boston, MA 02131 now has a new price of $599,000!

Don't miss this one in red hot Rozzie! Virtual & Private Showings available. Perched upon Prospect Hill and located on one the most charming roads in Roslindale you will find this vintage New England Bungalow undergoing a total "gut" renovation & transformation. Features 3 Beds & 3 Full Baths, Living room w/ Fireplace, Formal dining room, Chef’s Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel appliances, White Cabinetry & Granite counters, 1st Floor Master Suite, a Full Hall bath and bedroom complete the 1st level. Above grade walk out lower level features a family room, Bedroom, Full bath and storage room. All NEW Plumbing, Electrical, High...