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Creative Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer

  Summer is here! In New England, we crave the warm summer weather in the winter but when it arrives, we are willing to try anything to beat the heat. If planting new shade trees or installing central A/C is not in your budget this year, don’t fret. By running a quick search online, you…

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Tips to Ease Moving Day Stress

Late spring into early summer is a busy time of year, particularly for home closings which means moving. For many this means all the stress that comes along with preparing, organizing, packing and then actually making the move in to or out of a home or apartment. If you are dreading moving day, take a…

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A “Seller’s Market” Can Still Raise Concerns for Sellers

  Yes, the market is “on fire” for sellers right now in New England, especially in the Greater Newburyport area of Massachusetts and on New Hampshire’s Seacoast, but sellers can still be wary about listing their home. Rightfully so. There is a lot that comes with selling your home and it’s not just the sentimental…

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Surviving a Seller’s Market

It’s Wednesday… You are looking over properties in areas of interest, planning for another weekend of showings and open houses, and thinking, “will I survive this seller’s market?” You are not alone, particularly in the Greater Newburyport area of Massachusetts and southern Seacoast area of New Hampshire. The Spring 2017 market has brought low inventory,…

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Home Maintenance Tasks to Check Off Your List in May

  As the flowers and trees bloom in spring and we shed our winter boots for sandals (or snow shovels for rakes!), we also need to think about spring cleaning and maintenance. The winter thaw brings new tasks in order to get a home and yard ready to be enjoyed in the warmer spring and…

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Caring for the Earth Can Increase Your Property Value

A great majority of Americans understand the need for environmental conservation – from reusable shopping bags and coffee cups to environmental friendly cleaning products and conserving energy. The message to conserve our environment for future generations rings out loud and clear…especially on Earth Day. For many Earth Day is a day to take action, like…

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Explore Massachusetts’ Essex County

With a few 80 degree days under our belts in New England we can officially declare that spring has arrived! We love where we live year round, and as the weather gets warmer we yearn to be outside. Luckily Massachusetts’ Essex County offers lots of places to visit and things to do outside in the…

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Ready to Buy? Then You’ll Want To Attend Our April 5th Workshop

  Have you thought about buying a home this year? Are you thinking it’s time to sell your current home and downsize? If you answered yes and are seeking more information or a refresher on things like credit scores, pre-approvals, home searches, offers, home inspections, etc., then you’ll want to join us on Wednesday, April…

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Do You Know All the Tax Benefits of Owning a Home?

  The tax deadline is fast approaching. April 15th will be here before we know it and deductions are top of mind. We are always thinking about what deductions we can take to help get the return we are hoping for. Childcare, healthcare expenses and school loan interest are just a few that come to…

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