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Posted on 08/23/2020

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...

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Fireplace Options for Your Home

Image by Breadmaker from Shutterstock A fireplace is a cozy addition for a home that can add aesthetic value as well as warmth to your space. Whether you’re building new, retrofitting, or shopping for the perfect home there are options for most situations. You’ll find many design options as you start to shop but the initial consideration should...

Posted on 08/09/2020

When is The Best Time to Buy Your Retirement Home?

Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash Although it may seem like putting the cart before the horse, a strong case can be made for purchasing your retirement home before your golden years. In fact, with some deft financial planning, it may be worthwhile to buy your retirement home decades in advance. That may seem counterintuitive, but maybe other...

Posted on 08/02/2020

Tips for Home Sellers: How to Capture Buyers' Attention

Home sellers sometimes struggle to stir up interest in their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to help your residence capture buyers' attention, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing should engage and inform buyers. Otherwise, an ineffective listing may make it tough for a seller to effectively promote his or...

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Posted on 07/26/2020

Prepare Your House to Sell By Decluttering

Two of the most important ingredients in a successful house-marketing campaign are competitive pricing and making a great first impression on prospective buyers. Although your real estate agent can assist in achieving both of those goals, keeping your home in "show ready" condition will be up to you and your family. When your home is actively being shown,...

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Posted on 07/19/2020

How to Make Multi-Generational Living Work

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Housing priorities of young families and retired couples can vary. More and more households are combining by necessity or for the added convenience. When households combine, invariably, some adjustments will be necessary. However, the needs of young families with babies and toddlers are not really so different from the "aging in place"...

Posted on 07/12/2020

Key Considerations About Millennial Homebuyers

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Millennials enter 2020 as the second-largest home-buying demographic and are expected to hold sway over the residential real estate market. Although Millennials trail Baby Boomers in total population — 71 million to 74.1 million — they have aged into the prime starter and second home years. Millennials are largely considered to be...

Posted on 07/07/2020

Protecting your Home: Protecting Expensive Pieces While Showing your Home

Image by Pexels from Pixabay When you list your home for sale, you will have people you don't know exploring the property -- and while real estate agents will supervise them, you will still have extra foot traffic in your home. You can work with your listing agent to ensure that visiting buyers are properly vetted (new listings...

Posted on 06/28/2020

How to Repair a Drawer's Corner Joint

Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash They just don't make furniture like they used to. But even well-made drawers can break from time to time. And when they do, the best thing you can do is fix the drawer joint quickly rather than tugging on a loose panel, causing warping damage. Here's the simplest way to get that drawer...

Posted on 08/26/2020

Another Property Sold - 25a Bay Avenue, Marshfield, MA 02050

A rare opportunity on Bay Avenue! Nestled in one of the most desirable locations in Green Harbor and across the street from the beach is this charming year-round cottage which could be perfectly suited for downsizing, as a summer home or as an investment. Step inside to an open floor plan kitchen with breakfast bar, eating area and family room for a comfortable living and entertaining space. A light and bright bedroom and sitting area make this space feel very airy with the full bath just off the bedroom. Outside is the patio with rocking chairs to welcome friends and family and relax while listening to the sounds of the ocean and just...

Posted on 08/26/2020

Another Property Sold - 25a Bay Avenue, Marshfield, MA 02050

A rare opportunity on Bay Avenue! Nestled in one of the most desirable locations in Green Harbor and across the street from the beach is this charming year-round cottage which could be perfectly suited for downsizing, as a summer home or as an investment. Step inside to an open floor plan kitchen with breakfast bar, eating area and family room for a comfortable living and entertaining space. A light and bright bedroom and sitting area make this space feel very airy with the full bath just off the bedroom. Outside is the patio with rocking chairs to welcome friends and family and relax while listening to the sounds of the ocean and just...

Posted on 07/25/2020

0 Central Avenue, Scituate, MA 02047 is now new to the market!

Waterfront lot with direct access to South River. Zoned as undevelopable land so buyer and buyer agents to do their due diligence. Lot is in a flood zone. Sold "as is" - seller makes no representations as to the lot. DO NOT WALK THE...