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Posted on 06/01/2020

How Credit Scores Affect Your Monthly Payment

Photo by Lukas from Pexels Before you even start looking for a home, you should know what your credit score is. You can pull your own credit score from the three major bureaus without having points deducted from your credit score. You should know your score since it will affect how high your mortgage payments will be, and...

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Posted on 05/25/2020

Buyers: How to Avoid Hindsight Frustrations

Photo by GaudiLab via Shutterstock In the rush and excitement to find the perfect home and make it yours, there are some things best learned beforehand rather than through hindsight. Here are some suggestions from first-time homebuyers that would have made the entire process less challenging. Know where you stand. If you plan to buy a home, even...

Posted on 05/18/2020

Rentals: 3 Tips to Choose the Right One

Photo by Photo Mix via Pixabay For many investors, purchasing a property to rent out just makes sense. But finding properties that'll help you meet your long-term goals can be tricky. Whether you're considering a turnkey property or a property to rehab and rent yourself, keeping these tips in mind will help you weed out low-performers while you're...

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Posted on 05/11/2020

Walls: Preparing to Paint after Removing Wood Paneling

Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayForty years ago every house had some paneling. Some more than others. Paneling can bring the look of natural wood and the great outdoors into a home. But unless your home is a cabin in the woods, chances are that's not what you're going for. Just like many home trends, paneling has fallen...

Posted on 05/04/2020

Security for Your New Investment

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay When it comes to protecting your high-value home in your absence, few things beat an actual living, breathing caretaker who lives on the grounds. And you'll score bonus points for hiring someone who's trained in fighting fires or apprehending invaders. Your second line of defense should be a local monitoring service that...

Posted on 04/27/2020

Luxury townhomes vs. Single Family Homes -- Key Differences for Homeowners

Photo by Ricarda Molck via Pixabay More and more communities are creating spaces for both individual homes and multifamily townhomes. Both styles offer lots of space, comfortable living and access to a neighborhood's amenities -- but there are some key differences that might make one style more suitable for you than another. Learning more about the differences between...

Posted on 04/20/2020

Are Solar Panels Worth the Investment in 2020?

Photo by Vivint Solar on Unsplash There’s little doubt that we all want to do our part to protect the environment and solar energy gives us an opportunity to get off fossil fuels. In a perfect world, we would all promptly discard our furnaces and adorn our roofs with solar panels. But if we lift up our eyes...

Posted on 06/04/2020

2 Hawthorne Pl #16a, Boston, MA 02114 is now new to the market!

URBAN OASIS IN AN AMAZING LOCATION WITH INDOOR PARKING AVAILABLE; Hawthorne Place in Boston’s Vibrant West End surrounded by fantastic gardens, green space and tennis courts near Massachusetts General Hospital, Whole Foods, TD Garden, Beacon Hill, North End, Faneuil Hall & Downtown, great shopping and restaurants all in the neighborhood. Commuters dream Rt. 93, Storrow drive, red, green and blue T lines, commuter rail, EZ ride & Partners Shuttle stops are nearby, as are the Charles River & Esplanade's walking, running and biking trails, a nearby health club with a swimming pool for members. The unit features 24-hour concierge...

Posted on 05/14/2020

Video Tour - 20 Abbott St, Salem, MA 01970

This charming move in ready sun-drenched home with the perfect floor plan for entertaining featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights and an open concept in the main living area with a large custom kitchen, stainless steel appliances, soapstone counter tops, hard wood floors throughout, plenty of storage, and a gas fireplace. The separate living room offers its own wood burning fireplace creating a relaxed intimate space for the owners. Second floor features three bedrooms with hardwood floors and newer windows. There is a partially finished basement ideal for a playroom or media room, plus additional basement room for a workshop along with ample...

Posted on 05/14/2020

20 Abbott St, Salem, MA 01970 is now new to the market!

This charming move in ready sun-drenched home with the perfect floor plan for entertaining featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights and an open concept in the main living area with a large custom kitchen, stainless steel appliances, soapstone counter tops, hard wood floors throughout, plenty of storage, and a gas fireplace. The separate living room offers its own wood burning fireplace creating a relaxed intimate space for the owners. Second floor features three bedrooms with hardwood floors and newer windows. There is a partially finished basement ideal for a playroom or media room, plus additional basement room for a workshop along with ample...

Posted on 05/13/2020

Another Property Sold - 20 Ship Ave #10, Medford, MA 02155

Commuters' Dream! Gorgeous two bed, two bath condo in one of Medford's most desired neighborhoods at Shipside Green. Sitting on the banks of the mystic river and Riverside Yacht Club, convenient to Medford Square and Assembly Row with the Chevalier Theatre, movie theatres, shops, bars and one of Boston’s newest restaurant scenes. This sun-drenched condominium offers a great floor plan for entertaining, lots of closet space, wood-burning fireplace and a private fenced-in backyard. The backyard leads to a large outdoor common area with access to the new bike and walking path. Enjoy walking, running, biking to Riverbend Park and Assembly...

Posted on 04/29/2020

Another Property Sold - 364 Meridian St #2, Boston, MA 02128

Beautifully renovated, sun drenched 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with a great open floor plan for entertaining while maintaining that charming feel of your soon to be home. This move in ready condo features a large Chefs kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, wine cooler, and plenty of storage. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, central air, spa like bathrooms and an amazing master walk-in closet. The private deck off the rear of the property offers views of the harbor and Boston Sky line. This luxury condo is boasting over 1200 sq. feet of living space, washer & dryer in the unit plus a huge storage space in the...