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:…
Are 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…
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…
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…
This 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…
Millions 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)…
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…
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…
