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…
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…
During 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…
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…
Are 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…
November 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…
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…
Sadly, 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…
A 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…
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…
