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Posted on 09/20/2020

Tips for the Homebuyer During a Housing Shortage

Image by Sandro Porto from Pixabay On the basic level of supply and demand, a housing shortage leads to higher home prices. But let's look beyond the obvious at a few other considerations a homeowner might want to make in response to a housing shortage, as well as a few tips for the prospective homebuyer. More Housing, Same...

Housing

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Buying in a Seller's Paradise

Post Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayIt's easy to believe you don't have much leverage if you're getting ready to buy in a seller's market. Unfortunately, that sense of frustration can result in desperation, which can ultimately lead to overpaying on a home. Before you accept your fate, consider how you may have more power than you think. Start...

Seller

Sellers Market

Posted on 09/06/2020

Home Improvement Trends for 2020

Image by DarthZuzanka from Pixabay Those who have lived in the same home for an extended period of time may be thinking about renovating their house. This is a chance to update the space to fit more contemporary styles while also increasing the value of the home itself. With this goal in mind, here are a few home...

Design Trends

Home Trends

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Posted on 08/30/2020

How to Build a Hose Container

Image by Victoria Farr from Pixabay With a little thought, creativity and some inexpensive odds and ends you can add charming accents to your home. Weekend projects provide a fun way to spend a few hours and being able to look at your finished project with satisfaction is even better if it serves a useful purpose beautifying your...

Storage

Gardening

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Posted on 08/23/2020

Host a Yard Sale Before You Buy a House

If you plan to buy a house, you may want to host a yard sale sooner rather than later. That way, you can sell items you no longer need and won't have to worry about moving these items once you find a new residence. Ultimately, there are many reasons why it may be beneficial to host a yard sale...

Yard Sale

Buying A Home

Posted on 08/16/2020

Tips for Buyers: Score a Great Deal on a Home

Believe it or not, you don't need to be a homebuying expert to score a great deal on your dream residence. In fact, there are many things you can do to find and acquire a house that won't force you to break your budget, and these include: 1. Shop Around When it comes to conducting a home search, it...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 08/09/2020

Begin a Successful Home Selling Journey

Ready to start a successful home selling journey? To achieve your house selling goals, you'll want to prepare as much as possible. Lucky for you, we're here to teach you about the home selling journey so you can enjoy an unforgettable property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you kick off a successful...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 08/02/2020

Foreclosure: Remember These Tips Before You Buy

Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay If you're like many prospective homeowners who've been looking at listings lately in preparation for moving forward with purchasing property, you've noticed listings for foreclosures. Some people in your position are attracted by the idea of saving money on foreclosures, while others may simply have fallen in love with a home that...

Buying A Foreclosure

Foreclosure

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Posted on 07/28/2020

Another Property Sold - 132 Stow Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

++Charming Updated Custom Contemporary++ Set back from a country road on 3+ acres this light, bright home with an open floor plan epitomizes comfortable modern living at it's best. The first floor includes 3 bedrooms, family room with sliders to the outdoors, a cozy nook for reading, an updated full bath & the most amazing laundry room, ever. The second floor has a fabulous kitchen with granite/stainless steel, high end Gaggenau cook top, hood vent & wall oven. The kitchen flows into the living room & dining room & the screen porch beyond. Walls of glass bring the outside in to this captivating living space with a...

Posted on 07/26/2020

Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock While homeownership often gets referred to as the American Dream, when you purchase before you are prepared, the consequences can be dire. Here are a few reasons you should buy a home. You feel certain. Buying a house is a huge step. It’s sensible to be cautious when making such a...

Homebuying

Tips For Buying

Posted on 07/19/2020

How Much Time Do You Need to Create a House Listing?

There is no surefire formula to craft the perfect home listing. Instead, a seller must allocate the necessary time and resources to ensure a listing hits the mark with buyers. If a seller fails to do so, this individual may struggle to stir up interest in his or her home. Perhaps worst of all, this seller's home may linger...

Home Listing

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 07/12/2020

Key Reasons to Improve Your Home's Interior

If you intend to sell your home in the near future, you may want to upgrade your residence's interior. In fact, there are many reasons to improve your home's interior before you list your house, and these reasons include: 1. You can differentiate your residence from the competition. For a seller who wants to help his or her home...

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