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Posted on 02/24/2021

Photo by Tristan Gevaux on Unsplash Houseplants are the ideal choice for functional decorations. The presence of plants in your spaces may brighten up your home, de-stress it, and purify the air. Houseplants can create a relaxed and restful ambiance. Below are some of the best houseplants to purify the air in your home and de-stress. 1. The...

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Posted on 02/19/2021

Salem, MA Real Estate Market Update

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

Posted on 02/17/2021

Probate: Methods of Holding Your Real Estate Title

Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you need to decide how you want to hold the title. Many closing agents make an assumption, and that assumption may come back to bite you later in life. In most states, you may title real estate in five ways: sole ownership, joint tenancy with the right...

Posted on 02/10/2021

4 Easy DIY Projects for Your Bathroom

Photo by Bonnie Kittle on Unsplash Tired of looking at a dated bathroom day after day but dread updating it knowing the average remodeled bathroom will set you back thousands of dollars? Even if you don’t have the budget for a complete makeover, there are several DIY ways you can update your bathroom. 1. Paint Tub & Tile...

Posted on 02/08/2021

Beverly, MA Real Estate Market Update

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Posted on 02/03/2021

Challenges Associated with Buying a Zombie Property

Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels Zombie properties are homes that have been visibly abandoned but actual ownership has not. The term became popular in the housing industry during the 2007-08 housing crisis when people being unable to make their mortgage payments reached a catastrophic point. According to ATTOM Data Solutions, a firm that tracks different types of...

Posted on 01/29/2021

Danvers, MA Real Estate Market Update

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Posted on 01/27/2021

Should You Tailor Your Home Search to Your Budget?

For those who want to simplify the homebuying process, crafting a budget is ideal. Because if you tailor your house search to your finances, you can eliminate the risk of spending beyond your means to acquire your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you budget for the homebuying journey. 1. Analyze Your Financial...

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Buying A Home

Posted on 01/20/2021

Video Tour - 129 Lowell St #18, Peabody, MA 01960

Perfectly located near downtown Peabody, this picture perfect 2-bedroom condo has it all. Set in an ideal commuter location, minutes to the highway and close to the COMMUTER RAIL, this 3-level townhouse is absolutely MOVE-IN-READY. Highlights include a brand new kitchen, complete with new cabinets, granite countertops and GAS COOKING; 2 updated bathrooms; 2 nice sized bedrooms – each with plenty of closet space; plus additional living space in the finished lower level. This home checks all the boxes including low condo fee ($272), new heating system (2016), new CENTRAL A/C (2017), exclusive outdoor space, 2 PARKING SPACES and in-unit...

Posted on 01/20/2021

129 Lowell St #18, Peabody, MA 01960 is now new to the market!

Perfectly located near downtown Peabody, this picture perfect 2-bedroom condo has it all. Set in an ideal commuter location, minutes to the highway and close to the COMMUTER RAIL, this 3-level townhouse is absolutely MOVE-IN-READY. Highlights include a brand new kitchen, complete with new cabinets, granite countertops and GAS COOKING; 2 updated bathrooms; 2 nice sized bedrooms – each with plenty of closet space; plus additional living space in the finished lower level. This home checks all the boxes including low condo fee ($272), new heating system (2016), new CENTRAL A/C (2017), exclusive outdoor space, 2 PARKING SPACES and in-unit...

Posted on 01/20/2021

Are ‘Flipsters’ Good For Property Values?

Image by JayMantri from Pixabay Reality TV shows captured the entrepreneurial imaginations of everyday people that anyone with cash and determination can turn a profit remodeling blighted homes. While profitable home-flipping tends to be more difficult than celebrities make it seem, one niche group appears to have a secret recipe for success — Flipsters. The term “Flipster” is...

Posted on 01/18/2021

Salem, MA Real Estate Market Update

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