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Posted on 06/04/2019

Research a Home Before You Visit it to Save Time

House hunting can be time-consuming. With so many houses currently on the market and so little time to spend visiting homes, it’s important to narrow down your search as much as possible before attending a showing. Fortunately, in today’s digital world, it’s possible to learn a great deal of important information right from your phone or computer. In today’s...

House Hunting

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Posted on 05/27/2019

Turning Your Home Into a School

Just because life “happened,” and you never made it to college doesn’t mean that you can’t be learning and improving all the time. Even if going to school now is out of the question due to family obligations and budgetary restraints, there are still ways to learn, and also earn degrees and certifications from home. Free and low-cost...

Education

Family

Posted on 05/20/2019

Tips For Buying A Historic Home

Historic homes are coveted by many for their charm. Some want a home with history while others one with “good bones” of bygone construction methods. Whatever your motivations one thing is clear: owning a historic home is a rewarding experience. This is usually due to the effort, time and investment put into maintaining the home’s old world charm. Those...

Posted on 05/13/2019

Easy Tips to Brighten Your Curb Appeal

If you’ve done even cursory research on selling your home, you’ve heard “curb appeal,” “curb appeals,” and “curb appeal.” Since you know that buyers hear “location,” “location,” and “location,” the best thing you can do to make your location stand out is to flaunt your stuff. That doesn’t mean you have to undertake significant landscaping projects or renovations....

Posted on 05/06/2019

Keep Your House In Great Shape

When homes go ignored, issues start to develop and once easy to solve problems will become huge, expensive hassles. Every house will develop some item that you'll need to attend to, and there are steps you can take today to minimize or even avoid these problems. Heed the following do-it-yourself tips, and you will keep your house looking...

Posted on 06/03/2019

Another Property Sold - 45 Longwood Ave #706, Brookline, MA 02446

Situated in the heart of Coolidge Corner is this beautifully maintained 916 square foot 1 bedroom unit. Set on the 7th floor of a well established high rise condominium building, this stunning home is an ideal blend of comfort and formality. An entry foyer with double closets leads to an open concept living/dining room. Sliding glass doors open to a private balcony which affords outstanding city views and beyond. A remodeled kitchen, featuring quartz counter-tops and stainless steel appliances, has a terrific peninsula and offers ample cabinet and counter space. The generous sized bedroom includes a large double closet. The full tiled...

Posted on 05/16/2019

Video Tour - 56 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446

Located in the heart of Coolidge Corner, this twelve-room, six-bedroom, four and one-half bathroom two-family house, turn-of-the-century Victorian is graced with wonderful period detail. The exterior includes a lovely front porch, a level backyard, and a two-car garage with ample parking in driveway. This property is within the desirable Coolidge Corner School district and convenient to eateries, shops, theater, and so much more. This is a great opportunity for developers and/or end-users; the property can be configured as two condominiums or restored to a gracious single-family...

Posted on 05/16/2019

56 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446 is now new to the market!

Located in the heart of Coolidge Corner, this twelve-room, six-bedroom, four and one-half bathroom two-family house, turn-of-the-century Victorian is graced with wonderful period detail. The exterior includes a lovely front porch, a level backyard, and a two-car garage with ample parking in driveway. This property is within the desirable Coolidge Corner School district and convenient to eateries, shops, theater, and so much more. This is a great opportunity for developers and/or end-users; the property can be configured as two condominiums or restored to a gracious single-family...

Posted on 05/07/2019

Another Property Sold - 42 Verndale St #1, Brookline, MA 02446

This sunny three bedroom, one and one-half bathroom condo offers a flexible floor plan with an option to use as a four bedroom. In addition to a separate living room and dining room, there is a sunroom which could be used as an office or den. This unit comes with garage parking, an additional outdoor parking space, a private back porch, a shared backyard with patio, and ample storage space in the basement. Ideally located in the Coolidge Corner/Devotion School district, convenient to shops, restaurants, and the B and C MBTA...

Posted on 05/03/2019

Video Tour - 32 Hurley Pl, Newton, MA 02459

Rare and unique offering. The property is situated in a rural setting off Boylston St. between Parker St and Dudley Rd. It's a real oasis when you pull in, complete with a white picket fence! The house is a pre-existing two family in a single family zone set on an 11,724 square foot lot. Unit 1 is 4 bedroom, 2 baths in nice condition with a contemporary feel inside. Hardwood floors, newer carpeting, and fresh paint throughout There's a living/dining room that leads to a family room with vaulted ceiling, skylight & pellet stove. The kitchen was updated about 8 years ago and accesses a huge 31'deck. Unit 2 is a 1 br + den/study,1 bath with a...

Posted on 05/03/2019

32 Hurley Pl, Newton, MA 02459 is now new to the market!

Rare and unique offering. The property is situated in a rural setting off Boylston St. between Parker St and Dudley Rd. It's a real oasis when you pull in, complete with a white picket fence! The house is a pre-existing two family in a single family zone set on an 11,724 square foot lot. Unit 1 is 4 bedroom, 2 baths in nice condition with a contemporary feel inside. Hardwood floors, newer carpeting, and fresh paint throughout There's a living/dining room that leads to a family room with vaulted ceiling, skylight & pellet stove. The kitchen was updated about 8 years ago and accesses a huge 31'deck. Unit 2 is a 1 br + den/study,1 bath with a...

Posted on 05/02/2019

Video Tour - 91 Oak Hill St, Newton, MA 02459

This stunning and gracious split level Ranch is an ideal blend of comfort and formality. Meticulously maintained, this exceptional offering encompasses over 4400 square feet of living area. Large rooms with lots of windows provide an abundance of natural light. A lovely entry foyer opens to a living room with a fireplace and picture window. The formal dining room leads to an impressive family room with 13' vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and sliding glass doors opening to a huge two tier rear deck. An updated kitchen features a soaring ceiling, granite counter-tops, and a separate breakfast area. The master bedroom has tray ceiling, two walk-in...