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Posted on 05/16/2021

Beverly, MA Real Estate Market Update 5/16/2021

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Posted on 05/13/2021

Another Property Sold - 110 Lynnfield St, lynn, MA 01904

Seize this rare opportunity to own an amazing 2-family home, minutes to the highway and overlooking Sluice Pond. With plenty of parking, separate utilities and terrific rent potential, this home is ideal for both an owner occupant or investor. Both units feature 2 good size bedrooms, updated Eat-In-Kitchens and hardwood floors. Expansion potential in large walk up attic. Other highlights include: garage parking for 2 cars, private back yard, and separate washer/dryer hookups in basement. Ideally located with close proximity to schools, Lynn Woods, shopping and just 10 minutes from the COMMUTER RAIL. Showings begin at first open house on...

Posted on 05/12/2021

Should You Hire a Home Stager?

Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels While there are many parts of staging you can do yourself, there are some important benefits to hiring a professional. A professional home stager can help you prepare your home for the market and can use their expertise to sell your home quicker and for a higher price. Here are the three...

Posted on 05/05/2021

Danvers, MA Real Estate Market Update 5/5/2021

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Posted on 05/05/2021

Try These Easy Potato Side Dish Recipes

Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash Potatoes go well with almost any main course you serve for dinner, which makes them one of the most common side dish ingredients. If you’re looking for something different to make instead of the usual mashed potatoes or baked potatoes, consider these easy side dish recipes. Roasted Potatoes with Garlic The garlic...

Posted on 05/04/2021

Another Property Sold - 39 Washington Square 1, Salem, MA 01970

Location, location, location! Situated in the heart of Salem, this amazing condo spans 4 floors & feels like a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single family home w/over 3,000 square feet of living area. Located directly in front of the Common, enjoy all that Salem has to offer including the COMMUTER RAIL (0.5 miles), FERRY (0.7 miles), countless dining options, museums & entertainment. Built in 1826, this PRIVATE ENTRANCE townhouse offers numerous period details including soaring ceilings, pocket doors, floor-to-ceiling windows w/interior wood shutters, decorative wrought iron balconies, exposed brickwork, beautiful hand-hewn beams, intricately...

Posted on 05/04/2021

Another Property Sold - 51 Heron St, Boston, MA 02132

Meticulously maintained raised ranch in one of West Roxbury’s most prized neighborhoods-The Bird Section. 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, finished basement & a 2-car garage. This one-owner home features a newly installed central air conditioning system, gleaming hardwood floors, new furnace installed in 2016, forced hot water oil heat w/ controls for two zones, a working fireplace, master bedroom w/ private en suite bathroom, central vacuum system, washer/dryer & refrigerator. The kitchen was recently updated w/ new granite counters, stainless sink & faucet & ceramic tile backsplash, along with a new countertop range & microwave....

Posted on 04/28/2021

What are Unpermitted Additions?

Image by Sue Smith from Shutterstock House owners frequently remodel, upgrade, or otherwise make changes in their homes for which they do not secure a permit. While some changes do not require permitting, others do. The challenge comes when you attempt to sell the home. You may run into a problem when a buyer makes an offer on...

Posted on 04/24/2021

Salem, MA Real Estate Market Update 4/24/2021

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Posted on 04/21/2021

Video Tour - 437 Elliott St 2, Beverly, MA 01915

Welcome Home! Located only 1 mile to the COMMUTER RAIL, this updated 3+ bedroom penthouse boasts plenty of space and is absolutely move-in-ready. Spanning the top two floors, this home is highlighted by an OPEN CONCEPT living/dining/kitchen with custom cabinets, GRANITE COUNTERS and stainless steel appliances. Additional features include gas cooking and heating, custom tile work, new hot water heater, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, Nest thermostat, plus Central A/C. This PET FRIENDLY home has it all, including: 2 DEEDED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, low condo fees ($200), basement storage area, common yard space, plus an oversized PRIVATE DECK. Nothing to...

Posted on 04/21/2021

437 Elliott St 2, Beverly, MA 01915 is now new to the market!

Welcome Home! Located only 1 mile to the COMMUTER RAIL, this updated 3+ bedroom penthouse boasts plenty of space and is absolutely move-in-ready. Spanning the top two floors, this home is highlighted by an OPEN CONCEPT living/dining/kitchen with custom cabinets, GRANITE COUNTERS and stainless steel appliances. Additional features include gas cooking and heating, custom tile work, new hot water heater, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, Nest thermostat, plus Central A/C. This PET FRIENDLY home has it all, including: 2 DEEDED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, low condo fees ($200), basement storage area, common yard space, plus an oversized PRIVATE DECK. Nothing to...

Posted on 04/21/2021

Mistakes to Avoid when Buying a Home

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay It’s part of the American DNA to want to own a home. It can be your immense joy or become a nightmare if you don’t avoid some of these first-time buyer lapses in judgment. What to Avoid Overbuying. The mantra used to be “buy the biggest house you can afford.” After all...