With prices on everything from gas to food to lodging on the rise, many will be opting for easy day trips from home to save money this summer. If you are planning to be frugal when it comes to vacation plans and need some inspiration, here are a few of our favorite spots to explore.…
Last weekend, clocks sprung forward which brings longer days and soon warmer temperatures. This can trigger feelings associated with Spring Fever. While patiently waiting for the season to officially spring, I find myself wanting to clean, organize and freshen up inside. That way, my family is ready to relax and have fun in the…
The holiday season, and sweater weather are upon us. No need to feel down about these cooler months, however, there are ways to find joy even during these quieter, colder days. They not only bring the holidays, a time for celebrating and giving; but they also bring slower days spent indoors with those closest to…
Tis the season to get outside, especially as we celebrate the fourth of July this year with family, friends and fireworks. Many of the local events we know and love are back on, with safety recommendations in place. These include fourth of July fireworks shows in Amesbury and Gloucester Mass., as well as Portsmouth…
The current housing market has many buyers and potential buyers frustrated. As prices drive higher and inventory seems nonexistent, they are feeling like something has to give…this bubble has got to burst. According to the National Association of Realtors chief economist, Lawrence Yun, in a recent Axios.com story, we are not in a bubble. “It…
With warmer weather and thoughts of COVID-19 restrictions loosening in the coming weeks, we are all eager to get outside. While safety guidelines for outdoor activities will remain in place, there will be opportunities to enjoy the outdoors safely. These will include wearing face masks, washing hands and social distancing. Things we are all familiar…
When spring arrives, especially in New England, we are all ready to open our houses back up and let in the fresh air. This is true now more than ever. Spring also brings the task of “spring cleaning.” We may all be thinking that we’ll make this year’s task more of a deep clean.…
Every year, news stories focusing on the housing market seem to move spring earlier and earlier. For the past few years, articles have discussed the spring market kicking off as the Superbowl is wrapping up and Punxsutawney Phil is declaring how much more winter we’ll endure. 2020 has been a bit different. Many believe…
Spring has sprung. With this comes spring home sale listings (aka the spring market). Thinking of tossing your hat, or house, into the ring? If you’ve considered selling, spring can be a great time to show off all your home has to offer a potential buyer – both inside and out. When preparing to…
Before we know it, we’ll be ringing in the New Year! If buying a home is a 2019 goal, you’ll want to start planning now. Even if you are not prepared to hire an agent or start your home search, there are necessary steps to make buying a home a reality. At realtor.com, they’ve pulled…
