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Posted on 04/21/2021

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay So, you're buying a home remotely. Because you probably don't want to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in a house that smells like cats or that features weekly invasions by the SWAT team of the building next door, it's important to find a long-distance realtor you can trust. You need someone who...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 04/14/2021

5 Types of Real Estate Property Investment

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Real estate investing is a powerful way to build wealth, as investors can take advantage of rent payments, appreciation, tax deductions and leverage. Additionally, there are lots of properties to invest in. If you’re starting to explore real estate as an investment opportunity, here are five types of properties and why you...

Buying A Investment Property

Investment

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Posted on 04/07/2021

Another Property Sold! 651B Plantation St Worcester, MA 01604

$348,000 Condo 651B Plantation St Worcester, MA 01604 For Sale By Owner Sold 3/30/21 3 Beds 2.5...

Posted on 04/07/2021

How to Ready Your Home for Seasonal Storms

Image by sandid from Pixabay Our homes are special from the first time we enter. That's why we spend our precious time and money caring for our dwellings when bad weather threatens damage. Spring Windstorms For homeowners, windstorms are often unassuming. We all know to watch for snow or rain, but high winds can cause significant home damage....

Home Repair

How To Prepare For A Storm

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Posted on 03/31/2021

What is Multi-Generational Living?

Photo by Craig Adderley from Pexels Housing design has undergone significant changes in the past few decades, with open concepts and flexible living arrangements quickly taking over. Such designs reflect, in part, the increased prevalence of multi-generational families, in which family members of all ages live together. Why Today's Residents Love Multi-Generational Arrangements During the Great Recession, the...

Homeowner

Multi Family Home

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Posted on 03/24/2021

When Should You Sell Your House?

There is no right or wrong time to sell a home. However, it is important to remember that selling a home is a life-changing decision. And as such, the decision to sell a home should not be taken lightly. If you are unsure about whether now is the right time to add your house to the real estate market,...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 03/17/2021

Open House - Basic Home Staging Strategies

Photo by ProgrammingIBC via Pixabay One of the most important things you can do before you list your home for sale is to stage it. Home staging refers to arranging the home’s furnishings and decor so it looks as good as possible. In other words, you use the decor and furnishings to make the home look like a...

Open House

Home Staging

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Posted on 03/10/2021

When Should You Submit a Mortgage Application?

If you plan to pursue a home in the near future, there is no need to wait to get a mortgage. Because if you enter the housing market with a mortgage in hand, you'll know exactly how much you can spend to acquire your dream house. As a result, you'll be able to map out your home search based...

Mortgage

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/03/2021

How Do I Know If I'm Eligible for a USDA Loan?

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay If you're looking for loans with excellent interest rates, you may have heard the term USDA bandied about. This special type of loan is attractive on paper, but the reality is a little more complicated than what meets the eye. Learn more about what a USDA loan is meant to do, how to...

USDA Loans

Loans

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Posted on 02/24/2021

Determining a Solid Real Estate Investment

Post Image by Jens Neumann from Pixabay If you’re considering making an investment in real estate, you already know some risks you may encounter. While most people talk about how to invest and where you may want to invest, have you thought about what makes a good investment? Here are a few suggestions: Cash-on-Cash Returns Investing in real estate...

Investing

Investment

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Posted on 02/17/2021

Are Your Green Home Improvements Welcomed in Your Neighborhood ?

Photo by Maria Godfrida via Pixabay For a homeowner who wants to make green improvements and renovations to their personal property, the Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions, or CC&Rs, of the local homeowner association can pose problems that cost time, money and freedom of choice. This is especially true for homeowners who wish to make structural or aesthetic changes...

Green Living

Home Impovements

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Posted on 04/21/2021

18 Westford Rd 34, Ayer, MA 01432 is now new to the market!

Come visit this unique updated Townhouse in a great commuter location close to Rts 495, 2, 2A,119, 225. OH Sat/Sun 4/24-25, 2-3:30 PM. LOW condo fees; only $169/mo! Your assigned parking spot is at front of unit w/additional guest & ample common parking too! Enter into 1st floor Vintage Living Rm w/Vinyl Plank Flooring & Coat/Storage Closet. Retro style Kitchen has Custom Cabinets, Formica "Boomerang" Countertop w/Chrome edges, 2019 Stove & Fridge, Closet/Storage, Laundry Rm w/Half-Bath & Cabinets, and Slider to Common Back Yard. 2nd floor boasts a Hollywood Bath (Double Sinks, Custom Vanity/Back Splash), Master Bed...

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