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Posted on 03/08/2021

What to Do When the Previous Owner Comes Back

Photo by JayMantri via Pixabay When you buy a new-to-you home, foremost on your mind is changing everything to make it yours. You paint the inside and even remodel the kitchen. A priority is removing the old carpet and installing new flooring. Lower on the list are changes to the exterior, but they are on the list. If...

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Posted on 03/06/2021

Sharon, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/6/2021

Click here to view Sharon, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/01/2021

Neighborhood Identity and Big Business

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Several years ago in an upscale comedy club located in a relatively downscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the owner gave an impassioned speech about how gentrification was affecting the Hispanic culture that once thrived there. The overlying, tear-filled message was that nothing could be done to preserve the integrity of her home and...

Posted on 02/22/2021

Curb Appeal for your Front Entryway

Photo by James Balensiefen via Unsplash An outdoor entrance that provides an attractive, welcoming appearance not only has the ability to enhance the curb appeal of your property, it also makes household residents and visitors with a warm visual reception to your home. You probably already know that hanging baskets and planters brimming with blooming flowers provide vibrant...

Posted on 02/15/2021

Streamline Your Home Buying Journey With a Wish List

Photo by evondue via Pixabay A home-buying wish list may sound like a cathartic way to imagine a dream home that's dripping with luxury everywhere you turn, but it's really a practical way to help homeowners narrow down their options. When buyers look at too many homes, they may find that each property starts to run together. Use...

Posted on 02/08/2021

Seller Tips: Staging Your Home

Photo by Subham Majumder from Pexels When you are trying to sell your home, you want it to look its best. The more appealing your home is to potential buyers, the faster it will sell and the higher your profits will be. One of the best ways to enhance the appeal of your home is through "staging," which...

Posted on 02/03/2021

Sharon, MA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Sharon, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/01/2021

FHA, VA and USDA Loans and How They Differ from Conventional Mortgages

Photo by Alexander Stein via PixabayWhen it comes to a mortgage, most of us think of the same standard product; the 15 or 30 year conventional mortgage offered by banks and lenders. This is not the only mortgage option you have, though. Depending on your personal history and circumstances you may qualify for an attractive mortgage with lower...

Posted on 01/25/2021

Tips for Building Resale Value

Image by Breadmaker from Shutterstock When you're motivated to get the most from your sale, it pays to add property value through preparation. Get started today with some of these tips: Have your local real estate agent evaluate your home. As a professional, they know what sells and what doesn't in your area. They will assist you in...

Posted on 01/18/2021

Recipe: Traditional Italian Macaroni Soup

Image by Valter Cirillo from Pixabay In Italy, it's long been a cherished tradition to harvest beans, place the pods over the ground under the autumn sun, then store the sun-dried beans for wintertime. On brisk days, beans would be cooked up with a medley of vegetables and pasta. When the cook tossed dry pasta tossed into the...

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Posted on 02/12/2021

Video Tour - 43 Twin Oaks #709, Mashpee, MA 02649

Beautiful end unit in desirable Southport Community. This unit consists of 2 large bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, sunny 4 season sunporch with privacy and a beautiful view of Martha Pond. There is an abundance of wildlife. The lower walkout level includes a full bath and deck. There is available overnight parking for guests. Granite and stainless steel kitchen with an abundance of sunlight. Hardwood floors, custom tiled master bath. This unit will not disappoint. There is golf, tennis, bocce, 2 swimming pools and a sorts lounge just to name a few of the amenities that Southport has to...

Posted on 02/12/2021

43 Twin Oaks #709, Mashpee, MA 02649 is now new to the market!

Beautiful end unit in desirable Southport Community. This unit consists of 2 large bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, sunny 4 season sunporch with privacy and a beautiful view of Martha Pond. There is an abundance of wildlife. The lower walkout level includes a full bath and deck. There is available overnight parking for guests. Granite and stainless steel kitchen with an abundance of sunlight. Hardwood floors, custom tiled master bath. This unit will not disappoint. There is golf, tennis, bocce, 2 swimming pools and a sorts lounge just to name a few of the amenities that Southport has to...