First Time Home Buyer Purchase & Rehabilitation Program

Posted by on Mar 15, 2011 in Blog, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Home Improvement | 1 comment If you’re a first time home buyer, many of the homes you’re looking at probably need some work.  What happens if you don’t have the cash to make those repairs?  You may have heard that banks haven’t been financing the costs of renovations, as they may have done in the past.  There are programs available such as a 203k but other than that, there are were not many...
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Trust your Realtor…..

Posted by on Feb 16, 2011 in Blog, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers | 0 comments …especially when she (or he) tells you that you should put your house on the market NOW.   I know that capitalization is like screaming…and I wish I could shout it from the rooftops.   If you’re reading this, you’re either one of my clients (who’s already heard this commentary 10 times over and can stop reading ;) ) Or you’re thinking of selling your home...
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Should I wait until spring to buy or sell a home?

Posted by on Dec 20, 2010 in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, Market Updates, Sellers | 0 comments That’s the question I get asked when I approach people about buying or selling in the middle of winter in New England.  Everyone wants to wait for the “spring market”….but is that the right thing to do?  I suggest you don’t wait until spring.  Here’s why.  If you’re a seller, in the spring, you’ll have lots of competition.  Right now, the...
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Tuesday Town Spotlight: Southborough

Posted by on Aug 24, 2010 in Blog, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Town Info | 0 comments Only 28 miles west of Boston with highly desirable schools and a mix of gorgeous homes in all price ranges makes Southborough an excellent town! If you’re in the area this Sunday August 29th, check out the Summer Nights Festival at the Neary School.  It starts at 5pm and has a mix of attractions for all ages.  Kids will love the dunk tank, obstacle course and moonwalk.   There is live...
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America’s Best Places to Live: Which MA towns made the list?

Posted by on Jul 13, 2010 in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, Luxury Homes, Sellers, Town Info | 0 comments CNN’s Money Magazine’s list of Top Places to Live came out recently and I’m happy to announce that four Massachusetts towns made the list!   #3 Newton, MA This comes as no surprise. Newton is an excellent city, and it’s actually made up of 13 villages such as Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill, and West Newton to name just a few.   Newton is rich with culture, amazing...
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Need decorating ideas for your new home?

Posted by on Jun 17, 2010 in Blog, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Home Improvement, Sellers | 0 comments This has been a busy month!  Many of my clients are moving into their new homes after taking advantage of the tax credit!  A question I get asked over and over is for suggestions on where to start with decorating.  Having a new home to decorate can be a daunting task!  One of my favorite new sites is called My Deco .  It has a great feature called “Decorate” where you can...
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