It’s a new year. While we’ll all take some time to reflect on 2017, there’s no denying that 2018 is in full swing. If you are thinking of buying a home or selling your home this year, start planning now. It appears we’ll see very little change in the real estate forecast for buyers and…
Read articleAre you decorating for the holiday and feeling a bit tired of the same old trimmings and trappings? I rummage through my holiday decorations every year and think about giving my décor a refresh. Yes, there are some time-honored pieces I could not part with. For example, the ceramic, hand-painted holiday house my mom…
Read articleThis Thanksgiving we have so much to be grateful for, including the business, support, referrals and friendships built with our clients and partners. We wanted to take this opportunity to wish you, your family and friends a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you from all of us at Laffely Real Estate Associates
Read articleNovember is here. Before we know it we’ll be welcoming guests for the holidays and celebrating with family and friends. There’s no better time than the present to get your home ready for the holiday season, and prepare for winter as well. According to realtor.com’s recent video post, there are several home maintenance tasks you’ll…
Read articleAn impressive, oceanfront castle on the cliffs of Maine certainly warrants a $3.35 million price tag. Beckett’s Castle, a 2,000-square-foot estate in Maine’s Cape Elizabeth, was built in 1874 and is currently on the market. If the price tag doesn’t scare potential buyers away, the amenities list just might. Those amenities include a 30-foot tower,…
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The leaves are falling in New England, a sure sign the holiday season is upon us. As we prepare to shop, bake, decorate, and host family and friends, we’ve had clients ask, “Should I list my home during the holidays?” Conventional wisdom says people are too busy and distracted during the holidays to think…
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Have you thought about buying a home or selling your home this year, but continue to put it off until market conditions are optimal? According to many in the industry, including those at Keeping Current Matters (KCM), this fall might just be the perfect time for anyone thinking of buying or selling. Many of…
Read articleSadly, we are approaching summer’s end. While we may not be ready to accept this fact, we still need to think about getting our homes ready for the changing season. According to this recent video post from realtor.com, there are several home maintenance tasks that are better to get done in August, before the temperature starts…
Read articleA telling sign that it’s time to plan for the Fall August first is here…I know, we are not ready to think about the end of summer or even consider planning for the Fall, back to school and the holiday season. Sadly, it is a reality. With inventory in the housing market still low and…
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July 4th is behind us. The days are longer and warmer. Summer has officially arrived! Another sure sign of summer, might just be the “For Sale” signs popping up all over, and then the “Sale Pending” signs that seem to quickly follow. We are not only right in the middle of summer, we are…
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