It has finally arrived…the first day of summer, or Summer Solstice. After what seemed like a never-ending winter here in New England this is a day we’ve all been waiting for. Long, warm summer days enjoying the outdoors are definitely cause for celebration, and Reader’s Digest has put together a list of 26 nostalgic…
Read article
The thought of listing your home for sale can be stressful for so many reasons. The sentimental value of your home and memories alone can overwhelm you. Then consider any repairs that need to be made, staging and ultimately packing! Is your head spinning yet? Well, here’s another item to add to your list:…
Read articleAre you preparing to move? That means you are also preparing to pack. This is something I dreaded when we moved in 2016. I collected boxes, bought bubble wrap and packing tape, and began the tedious task of sorting through, wrapping and packing our belongings. I thought we did everything right, but when I…
Read article
You’ve made the decision. You are going to list your home for sale. What’s stopping you? Maybe your partner thinks the house needs some work before it goes on the market, or maybe your realtor suggested you fix a few things. This list could go on and on, and take years to complete. Take…
Read article
We are all ready for warmer weather, right? However, the days with temperatures over 40 have been scarce. That’s an easy way to look at supply and demand. In this case you end up with a lot of cold, unhappy New Englanders. When supply does not equal demand in real estate, you end up with a…
Read articleThis latest snowstorm may not have any of us thinking spring, but it is right around the corner (really, it is!). Spring is the busiest home buying season in New England and you’ll want to be prepared as you embark on this search. The best way to start is a list. Many home buyers make…
Read articleMillions of Americans are glued to the coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics and the amazing athletes competing in PyeongChang. Many of us may even be doing a bit of daydreaming, and imagining ourselves going for the gold. Whether its figure skating, downhill skiing, curling, bobsledding or snowboarding (to name a few winter sports)…
Read article
We’ve all checked our homes estimated value on Zillow or realtor.com. Each site calculates this amount differently and for those of you thinking of listing your home this year, you may be wondering, “What is my home really worth?” Any Realtor® will tell you to take online estimates with a grain of salt. Pricing…
Read article
As New Englanders, it’s our birthright to begin complaining about the cold right about…NOW! With temperatures barely getting above freezing and a few snowstorms since the start of the year, we are all ready for spring-like weather. Rather than grumble about the weather, though, how about taking steps to create a wintertime retreat at…
Read articleDuring the cold winter months, many of us would rather snuggle up on the couch with a warm blanket and good movie. However, home maintenance is more important than ever in the winter. When the temperature drops, particularly in New England, major home maintenance problems can arise and can lead to costly repair bills. Be prepared…
Read article