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Posted on 03/28/2022

The major pros & cons of buying plants online

Buying plants online can be a fun and convenient way to add to your garden or houseplant collection. However, there are also some disadvantages to consider. If you're interested in buying plants online, here are some basic pros and cons to be aware of: Pros Wider selection Certain areas of the world have a much higher concentration of...

Buying Plants

Houseplants

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Posted on 03/21/2022

Moving? Make Sure You Have These Essential Tools

Working with the right tools can make all the difference. This can be said for any project, but when you’re moving your home, equipping yourself with a few key items will make the process more efficient. Here are the essential tools to ease some of the labor on moving day: Furniture Dolly A furniture dolly is an excellent...

Moving

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Posted on 03/14/2022

A Basic Guide to Veteran Mortgage Relief Options

If you have a VA loan, the U.S. government has options in place to assist you in case of financial hardship. There are multiple programs available to help you avoid late payments and foreclosure if your mortgage meets eligibility. Here are the major veteran mortgage relief options to know: Refund Modification A refund modification affects the principal and...

Mortgage

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Posted on 03/07/2022

Spring maintenance tasks for your home

Winter weather can take a toll on your home both inside and out. Spring, however, is a good time to perform maintenance tasks that ensure your home is ready for warmer weather. The following tasks should be part of your spring maintenance checklist. Check your roof If you have had snow storms, ice storms and other winter weather...

Posted on 02/28/2022

6 Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels The cost of owning a home is much more than just your mortgage. There is a sizable list of additional costs prospective homeowners should plan for when thinking about buying a home. Here we will go over the primary additional costs of home ownership you might not have thought of. Property Taxes...

Posted on 02/21/2022

5 Ways to Transform Your Backyard Into a Private Resort

Image by Eric Simon from Pixabay Enjoying your outside spaces has never been more important. With canceled plans, limited travel and a complete upheaval of work and school schedules, it’s crucial to have an outdoor escape. While you might not be able to travel to a distant tropical resort, you can bring the resort home—specifically, to the backyard....

Backyard

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Posted on 03/30/2022

Video Tour - 21 Avon St 1, Stoneham, MA 02180

Great opportunity in a great location, This well maintained stately brick first floor apartment offers many options. Enter through a cozy separate mudroom, large living room area, plus a dining room/family room off the kitchen. 3 Full bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and granite counter-tops. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, use of back yard, 2 off street parking spots including one garage parking, and additional basement storage. Convenient to public transportation, Stoneham center, major highways. Don’t miss...

Posted on 03/30/2022

21 Avon St 1, Stoneham, MA 02180 is now new to the market!

Great opportunity in a great location, This well maintained stately brick first floor apartment offers many options. Enter through a cozy separate mudroom, large living room area, plus a dining room/family room off the kitchen. 3 Full bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and granite counter-tops. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, use of back yard, 2 off street parking spots including one garage parking, and additional basement storage. Convenient to public transportation, Stoneham center, major highways. Don’t miss...

Posted on 03/23/2022

Another Property Sold - 128-130 Emerald St, Malden, MA 02148

Sunny, spacious two-family home in Malden’s sought-after Edgeworth neighborhood! Just steps to Devir Park and a half-mile to the revitalized downtown with great restaurants, shops, and the train at Malden Center Station. Both units feature large eat-in kitchens with modern layouts, gas cooking, and in-unit laundry areas. The first floor is a one-bedroom that is easily converted to two bedrooms if desired. The larger unit on the top two floors features an open floor plan living room and dining room, full bath, spacious kitchen, and bedroom on the main level, and three generous bedrooms with lots of closet space on the top floor. The property...

Posted on 03/04/2022

Another Property Sold - 16 Merrill's Way, Rowley, MA 01969

Come home to Rowley! Don't miss this classic colonial in a bucolic setting nestled in nature on a one-acre wooded lot at the end of a private cul-de-sac. The first floor offers a flexible floor plan. Options include a formal living room or home office with see-through fireplace shared by the family room. The light-filled adjacent three season porch, eat in kitchen and dining room, half-bath and laundry area complete the first floor. The second floor features four bedrooms and 2 baths with added storage space in the attic. The unfinished lower level offers more storage space as well as expansion potential. Attached two-car garage and storage...

Posted on 02/25/2022

Video Tour - 38-38a Cleveland St 2, Arlington, MA 02474

Beautiful and newly renovated 3-bedroom 1 full bathroom apartment on the second floor in Arlington walking distance to Alewife Station. Everything has been updated, this stylish apartment features an open concept sunny living room, a brand-new kitchen with quartz countertops, new oven, stainless-steel appliances and recess lighting. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. In unit brand new washer & dryer. This unit comes with one off-street garage parking spot and large storage. Heat is included in the rent. This is a commuter’s paradise with easy access to Mass Ave 77/79 bus stop, bike path, Capital Theater, Arlington’s bike path,...

Posted on 02/25/2022

38-38a Cleveland St 2, Arlington, MA 02474 is now new to the market!

Beautiful and newly renovated 3-bedroom 1 full bathroom apartment on the second floor in Arlington walking distance to Alewife Station. Everything has been updated, this stylish apartment features an open concept sunny living room, a brand-new kitchen with quartz countertops, new oven, stainless-steel appliances and recess lighting. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. In unit brand new washer & dryer. This unit comes with one off-street garage parking spot and large storage. Heat is included in the rent. This is a commuter’s paradise with easy access to Mass Ave 77/79 bus stop, bike path, Capital Theater, Arlington’s bike path,...