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Does Your Home Listing Stand Out to Buyers?

Posted on 03/08/2021

A home listing presents a valuable opportunity. If you allocate time and resources to craft an engaging and informative listing, you could differentiate your house from the competition. Perhaps most important, your listing could help you speed up the home selling process. There are many things you can do to help your house listing stand out to buyers, such...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

How to Add Solar Lighting to Your Landscape

Posted on 03/01/2021

Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay If you’re looking to light up your house or yard using a quick and easy DIY method, a variety of solar lights fit the bill. You can choose from many elegant styles, with no extension cords required. Solar lights can be mounted, placed into the ground on stakes, hang as lanterns or on...

Home Exterior

Lighting

Posted on 02/22/2021

Tips for Buying Raw Land

Image by Pexels from Pixabay Some of the best real estate investments are raw land purchases. The idea is to buy raw land in an up-and-coming neighborhood, sit on it, and then sell it to a developer who will do anything to get their hands on it. But while this sounds great, there are a few caveats that...

Land

Buyer Tips

Benefits of Regular Roof Maintenance for Your Home

Posted on 02/15/2021

Image by Mario Ohibsky from Pixabay Whether you’re getting your home ready to sell or just getting settled into a new one, making sure your roof is in excellent condition is important. Your roof helps keep the inside of your home safe from water and other types of damage. Roofs can endure wear and tear over time or...

Roof

Homeowner

Tips for Purchasing a Foreclosure

Posted on 02/08/2021

Photo by Alex D'Alessio on Unsplash Purchasing a foreclosure property is a great opportunity to own a home at an extremely affordable price. While many people successfully buy foreclosed homes and are happy with their decision, before making this large financial commitment, it’s a good idea to understand what you might be walking into—before you buy. Homeowner Left...

Foreclosure

Buying A Foreclosure

Low-Maintenance Ways to Add Character to Your Landscape

Posted on 02/01/2021

Photo by Chen Liang-Dao via Shutterstock As a homeowner, sometimes you want to change things up about the appearance of your home, and a terrific way to do that is with a slight change to your landscape. Here are a few ways to make a positive, aesthetic impact on your landscape and keep your home fresh and new....

Mulch

Landscape

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Posted on 03/16/2021

Another Property Sold - 1514 Beacon St 47-48, Brookline, MA 02446

The Stoneholm, designed at the turn of the century by renowned architect Arthur Hunnewell Bowditch in the Beaux-Arts style, is one of Brookline's important landmarks and is considered by historians to be without peer among Boston's finest pre-war apartment buildings. This 4th floor unit consists of 2,724 +/- square feet of living space with original, extraordinary architectural detail. There are eight rooms and three full bathrooms. Amenities include three fireplaces, central air, elevator, in-unit laundry, exclusive parking and basement storage. The Stoneholm is located on the carriage road side between Coolidge Corner and Washington...

Brookline

Another Property Sold - 1320 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465

Posted on 02/27/2021

Unique & Large 11,237sf lot of land a short walk to Zervas Elementary. With over 170 feet of frontage along Commonwealth Avenue and a similar amount beyond the back yard on Fuller St, this home offers interesting possibilities for the creative builder or discerning homeowner. Originally built in 1950, this home has a fully updated granite and stainless kitchen that is open to the dining room. There is a step down sunroom with a door to a large deck overlooking the side yard. Full basement with all the hard work done, but you will need to replace the plaster and bath fixtures after water damage occurred years ago. There is plenty of room...

Newton

Another Property Sold - 64 Fuller St #64, Newton, MA 02468

Posted on 02/17/2021

Waban! New construction Townhouse blends classic & historic styling with modern conveniences. Beautifully designed living areas, ideal for entertaining & comfortable living. Center island kitchen feature high end cabinetry, commercial grade stainless steel appliances and quartz counter-tops. Living and dining area have built in mantel & bookcase, gas fireplace, large windows, and exterior access to exclusive use decks, patio, and yard. Second level has three bedrooms including a main bedroom with stunning bathroom and walk in closet. Attractively finished lower level with high ceiling and full bathroom. Amenities include hardwood...

Newton

Another Property Sold - 4 Coyne Rd #4, Newton, MA 02468

Posted on 02/06/2021

Waban! New construction Townhouse blends classic styling with modern conveniences. Welcoming foyer leads to beautifully designed living area, ideal for entertaining & comfortable living. Center island kitchen features high end cabinetry, commercial grade stainless steel appliances and quartz counter-tops. Living and dining area have built in mantel & bookcase, gas fireplace, and exterior access to exclusive use deck, patio, and yard. Lots of windows provide an abundance of natural light. Second level has three bedrooms including a main bedroom that has a walk in closet and a stunning bathroom with heated floor. Finished lower level...

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