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Posted on 10/25/2020

What Can a Buyer Learn from a House Showing?

A showing enables a buyer to walk through a residence and envision what life may be like if he or she purchases it. And if a buyer crafts a home showing strategy, he or she can make the most of this opportunity. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan ahead for a house showing....

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Showing

Posted on 10/19/2020

Sudbury, MA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Sudbury, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 10/18/2020

Execute a Property Buying Plan

A homebuying plan is a must-have, particularly for those who want to enjoy a successful property buying experience. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to execute a homebuying plan to perfection. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you put your homebuying plan into action and achieve the best-possible results during the...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 10/11/2020

Use Bench Footing to Gain Living Space

Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash When buying an older home, you might wonder how to get more livable space out of that low-ceiling basement. There are two ways to gain height: raise the foundation or lower the floor. Raising the foundation requires lifting the entire home off its current foundation, building a new foundation, and resettling the...

Posted on 10/04/2020

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 10/03/2020

Video Tour - 145 Ponakin Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523

Unique country property. Two houses connected by their garages. A charming two bedroom ranch with a country kitchen, living room, family room and one car garage. A more spacious split entry 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with fireplaced living room, back deck and oversized one car garage. Property is on the edge of expansive farm fields, convenient to commuting routes and shopping. Both properties are rented for a total of $3,200/month. Both long time tenants would love to...

Posted on 10/03/2020

145 Ponakin Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523 is now new to the market!

Unique country property. Two houses connected by their garages. A charming two bedroom ranch with a country kitchen, living room, family room and one car garage. A more spacious split entry 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with fireplaced living room, back deck and oversized one car garage. Property is on the edge of expansive farm fields, convenient to commuting routes and shopping. Both properties are rented for a total of $3,200/month. Both long time tenants would love to...

Posted on 10/03/2020

Another Property Sold - 19 Shaker Rd #a, Ayer, MA 01432

"New Construction" Desirable and rare, 3 bedroom townhouse with open concept and tasteful décor. Kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large island, hardwood flooring throughout the entire first floor. Dining area, family room with slider to rear deck, private back yard, Second floor offers a spacious master bedroom w/ large walk-in closet and master bathroom that has been increased in size and offers a double bowl vanity, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath along with a spacious laundry room. Lower level has a great bonus room with a walk out, easy access to in town commuter rail, Routes 2 and...

Posted on 10/01/2020

Another Property Sold - 235 Littleton County Road, Harvard, MA 01451

Dramatic contemporary house, showcasing soaring windows at the entrance, privately sited in a neighborhood setting. Gorgeous gardens with a water feature inviting you to sit and contemplate nature as you watch the koi swim. The new kitchen with cherry cabinetry, dark granite, built in wine cooler, and Brazilian koa flooring is open to the dining room. In total, that space is 51 feet long. The luxury of open space combined with the abundance of cabinet space, makes for a total dream kitchen experience. There is even the option of sitting at a the counter to kibitz with the cook, or settle in with your coffee and reading material at the cozy...

Posted on 09/30/2020

Video Tour - 10 South Shaker Road, Harvard, MA 01451

Every inch of this stunning property is custom crafted and meticulously maintained to the highest standards. The hardwood floors look brand new. All of the mill work is pristine. The elegant dining room evokes gracious dinner parties with lots of bubbling champagne. Two master suites make space for guests to stay in style. In the fully finished, walk out, lower level, there is more than enough space for the most exuberant Super Bowl party. Lush, low maintenance, professional landscaping leads up to and surrounds the house. Even in this dry summer, the grounds are verdant thanks to the complete irrigation...

Posted on 09/30/2020

10 South Shaker Road, Harvard, MA 01451 is now new to the market!

Every inch of this stunning property is custom crafted and meticulously maintained to the highest standards. The hardwood floors look brand new. All of the mill work is pristine. The elegant dining room evokes gracious dinner parties with lots of bubbling champagne. Two master suites make space for guests to stay in style. In the fully finished, walk out, lower level, there is more than enough space for the most exuberant Super Bowl party. Lush, low maintenance, professional landscaping leads up to and surrounds the house. Even in this dry summer, the grounds are verdant thanks to the complete irrigation...

Posted on 09/27/2020

Best Practices for Waterproofing Your Home

Photo by Martinelle via Pixabay One of the things that people may not think about when buying a house is waterproofing the crawlspace or basement. However, this is one of the biggest home maintenance items to address. You may not think of it because waterproofing is usually done when the house is built. However, it is important to...