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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
With a few 80 degree days under our belts in New England we can officially declare that spring has arrived! We love where we live year round, and as the weather gets warmer we yearn to be outside. Luckily Massachusetts’ Essex County offers lots of places to visit and things to do outside in the…
