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Don’t Forget to Stage Your Deck and Patios- Show Off Your Outdoor Living Areas

don't forget to stage your outdoor living spaces

Stage Your Outdoor Living Areas for Maximum Appeal (and other outdoor areas) In my little corner of the world, Northeastern Massachusetts spring and summer are starting to really pop. If your house is on the market or coming on the market don't forget to stage your outdoor living spaces! The outdoor living areas can be almost as important as the house to some buyers. As it gets cold in the late fall and winter these spaces are quickly forgotten by home sellers and can be unseen by home … Continue reading...

5 Remodeling Mistakes a Homeowner Makes

5 Home Remodeling Mistakes Home Owners Make

There will come a time when a home may not quite suits the owners needs anymore. And it come time to decide whether to remodel or buy a new home. In this article we will discuss 5 remodeling mistakes that homeowners make. I will approach the 5 remodeling mistakes from the aspect of value. Of course most homeowners want to get top dollar when the sell their home. And, most homeowners expect to get a return on their remodel in the future. But as a real estate … Continue reading...

Disclose or Not to Disclose…. That is the Question

Sellers statement of property condition - dislcosure

Massachusetts is what is called a Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware state for home buyers. Meaning buyers you are basically on your own and your due diligence falls directly on you. Don't do your homework or ask the right questions and your basically out of luck. The question for home sellers is do you choose to disclose or not to disclose any issues with a Sellers Statement of Property Condition. Sample of Seller's Statement of Property Condition (MAR 700) Sellers Obligation … Continue reading...

35 Patrick Road, Tewksbury MA 01876- Tewksbury Townhouse for Sale

35 Patrick Road, Tewksbury MA 01876 MLS# 72123751 Sold for $277,500- View all the Tewksbury condos currently for sale. Townhouse 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath 1200 sq feet 1 Car Garage, 1 Parking Spot Condo Fee $290.00 Taxes $3543 a year 35 Patrick Road in Tewksbury MA is located in the popular Carter Green Condominium. It puts you close to many of the schools, shopping restaurants and library, some of which is in walking distance Located approx. 28 miles from … Continue reading...

Don’t Pull Your Hair Out Searching for Homes- 6 Tips to Become a Power Searcher!!

best way to find homes for sale- 6 tip to become a poser searcher

Lots of real estate markets across the country are seeing tight inventory on homes for sale as well as low market times. This really has home buyers scrambling to find the homes immediately so they can get an offer in on the one they like. So what is the best way to search for homes? After may years of working with home buyers as a buyer's agent I have seen home buyers unknowingly waste waste a lot of time and get aggravated with their home search. I am going to lay out a few tip … Continue reading...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Mortgage Rate Lock and More!!

When purchasing a home you are going to run into the term RATE LOCK. You most likely wont be asked about locking a rate until you have gone through the mortgage pre-approval process, found a home and have submitted a complete application. What is a Mortgage Rate Lock A Mortgage Rate Lock is typically just called a rate lock. It does not matter if it is a 30 year fixed, a 5/1 ARM, 15year fixed etc... At some point you will be offered a rate lock. A rate lock is a guarantee from … Continue reading...

Understanding Real Estate Contingencies- What Are They And When to Use One

If you buy or sell a home you may hear talk about what real estate contingencies are in a contract. Understanding what real estate contingencies are and what bearing it may have on you is important. What is a Real Estate Contingency? A real estate contingency is a clause in a real estate contract where certain criteria need to be met by a certain date. If the party cannot perform by that date, they have the option to nullify the contract with no recourse. It is basically an … Continue reading...

December 2016 Tewksbury MA Real Estate Update

Staging Your Kitchen with a moderate Rehab

Overview of December 2016 Tewksbury MA Real Estate Update While December 2016 to December 2015 shows a slight drop in median house the year has showed considerable appreciation in home prices. Inventory still remains drastically low especially with condominiums. Combined with low days to offer we have to call this a moderate sellers market in Tewksbury. December 2016 Statistics for Tewksbury Single Family Homes 25 Tewksbury Single Family Homes sold for a Median Price of $380,000 … Continue reading...

Tewksbury Auto Repair- A Great Customer Experience.

I generally don't have automotive needs much beyond basic service. Recently I banged up the underside of my car and had to have one of the underneath shields replaced on my car. I thought I would share my 5 star experience as I thought it was exceptional. I did not want to go thru the dealership because of the wait time and usual high cost. My Experience at Tewksbury Auto Repair I was near my house in Southern New Hampshire and did not know where to go. One of my … Continue reading...

Understanding How Today’s Home Buyers Find Homes

If you bought your house over 15 years ago, or even long,er and your about to get your home on the market, it is important to understand how home buyers find homes. Between 2000-2008 the internet became a HUGE game changer for the real agents and home buyers. Long gone are the huge real estate sections in the newspaper and the real estate magazines, the internet has all but replaced the need for such advertising venues for your home. I will give a rough history of how home buyers find … Continue reading...