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Posted on 08/16/2021

Two Home Office Trends That Are Here to Stay

Creating the perfect work environment at home is crucial for helping you stay productive and comfortable in your work life. Your home office also provides a perfect opportunity to design and decorate a space that’s completely your own. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some of the top trends for home office design to help...

Working From Home

Design Trends

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Posted on 08/11/2021

Another Property Sold! 429 Cherry St, Unit 10, West Newton, MA 02465

The Eliot - A new construction boutique condominium building in the heart of West Newton Square offering 13 stylish light-filled residences. This 2 bedroom plus study, 2.5 bath Penthouse unit provides a spacious open concept floor plan with 9' ceilings and lot's of large windows that provide an abundance of natural light. A Chef’s Kitchen boasts striking quartz...

Posted on 08/09/2021

Keeping a Habitually Clean Kitchen

Photo by Mabel Amber via Pixabay You can walk into some folk’s homes and feel the chaos, while in other homes, all you see is clean. There must be a secret to keeping a house picked up without the aid of a housekeeper, right? Right! People whose homes always appear tidy have habits that keep them that way....

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

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Posted on 08/02/2021

How your Landscaping can Help with Efficiency

Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...

Home Improvement

Efficiency

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Posted on 07/26/2021

House Flipping: 4 Costly Mistakes That Are Completely Avoidable

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The potentially high-profit world of house flipping typically gets ambitious entrepreneurs going on the offensive. House-flipping profits reportedly topped an average of $67,000 in 2020, proving that the ambitious can certainly earn a good living in the industry. But the other side of the coin doesn’t always trend in the news or social...

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Budget

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Posted on 07/19/2021

Virtual Design: The Benefits and How It Can Help You

Photo by fauxels from Pexels Interior design changes allow you to give your entire home or certain parts of your home a makeover. However, knowing which kinds of changes to make or which styles to use can seem overwhelming. You might also have a hard time picturing how distinct design elements would look in your home. Virtual interior...

Budget

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Posted on 07/15/2021

Another Property Sold - 1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #2, Brighton, MA 02135

First floor 1 bedroom/1 bathroom condo in the heart of Cleveland Circle. This unit comes with newly-finished hardwood floors, high ceilings, excellent storage space and a kitchen with a fridge, stove, microwave and a disposal. The Commonwealth-facing condo is a terrific investment or owner occupant opportunity. This pet friendly building has 24-hour management and access to laundry in...

Posted on 07/12/2021

How to Avoid Common New Home Construction Mistakes

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels New construction mistakes can be difficult for homeowners to avoid. After all, just what exactly do you know about fiberglass batts or blower tests? These are common industry terms, but not exactly everyday topics of conversation. Without overwhelming you with jargon or asking you to study up, we'll look at our top five...

Construction

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Posted on 07/05/2021

How to Stage an Appealing Open House

Photo by Milly Eaton via Pexels If you're like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you're probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging...

Home Staging

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Posted on 06/28/2021

Adding Outdoor Living Spaces to Your Home

Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash Outdoor living areas give you opportunities to spend more time outside during the year. Instead of a traditional patio or deck, consider adding an elaborate outdoor living room, kitchen and dining area. These are a just a few ideas to think about including in your high-end outdoor living area, so you’ll have...

Luxury

Outdoor Design

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Posted on 06/23/2021

65 Adams Ave, Newton, MA

Click on the image of this listing to watch the video tour! Set on approximately 1/3 of an acre of well manicured level land in a choice West Newton neighborhood, this well built Cape style home offers over 3,700 square feet of finished space on three levels. The house is currently set up as a rental. With the...

Posted on 06/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 55 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Farlow Hill: This beautiful English country home is filled with charm, elegance & natural light. The graceful entry takes you to a large sun drenched living room with fireplace. French doors open to a sunny office/playroom. A cozy den sits off the entrance hallway. The well-designed kitchen features a breakfast room that looks out on approximately 1/3 acre of mature trees and newer plantings. These views are shared by the adjacent formal dining room and by the expansive redesigned deck. A stunning curved staircase leads to the second floor which includes the main bedroom suite with private bath and walk in closet. The third floor has...

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