An 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
