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Posted on 02/02/2020

Common Homebuying Problems and How to Address Them

Buying a home should be a problem-free experience. Yet issues may arise that make it tough to acquire the perfect house at an affordable price. Common problems that come up during the homebuying journey include: 1. Lack of Home Financing Before you search for a home, it generally is a good idea to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 01/26/2020

6 Things First-Time Buyers Should Do Now to Get the Best Deal on a Home

Buying your first home is a big endeavor, both financially and personally. Homeownership means taking on new responsibilities and bills, but it also means true financial independence. If you’re hoping to buy a home in the near future, you might be wondering what you should be doing now to put yourself in the best position when it comes time...

Buying A Home

First Time Buyer

Posted on 01/19/2020

Considerations for Joint Homeownership

Image by Iakov Filimonov from Shutterstock You may be looking for ways to make the transition into homeownership a little more affordable or perhaps you dream of owning a vacation home. In these cases, combining resources with a close friend or relative may be a good option. Working together can provide you with more buying power and lower...

Posted on 01/12/2020

Should You Schedule a Second House Showing?

A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a buyer, as it enables him or her to walk through a residence and find out what a house is all about. At the same time, a single home showing may be insufficient. Ultimately, there are many reasons why you may want to schedule a follow-up house showing, and these include:...

Posted on 01/05/2020

Buying vs. Building a Luxury Home

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Now that you decided to move into a luxury home, you need to determine whether you are going to build one or buy a luxury home that already exists. There are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. Also, in most cases, building is going to be more expensive. Still,...

Posted on 12/29/2019

4 Interior Design Styles That Are Sure To Impress

Do you ever look at pictures of dream homes online and wonder what yours is missing? The answer probably lies in a cohesive design style. All homes are built around architectural and design principles. Whether you realize it or not, there are probably at least two or three interior design styles that would perfectly complement your home’s architecture, giving...

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Home Style

Posted on 12/22/2019

Rise Above the Home Selling Competition

The home selling market can be fierce, regardless of where you live. However, there are lots of things you can do to rise above the house selling competition, and these include: 1. Learn About the Local Housing Market Take a look at some of the available houses in your city or town – you will be glad you did....

Posted on 12/15/2019

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay Before you start your first fire of the season, take a few moments to put your fireplace in order. You can do this in less than a half-hour if you gather everything you need. Here's the list: Metal bucket with a lid for removing ash A garden kneeling pad Heavy rubber work gloves...

Posted on 12/10/2019

How to Compare Your Dream Homes Before Making an Offer

Buying a new home can be an exciting but anxiety-inducing experience. With so many things to consider, it can be difficult to keep track of the things that matter most to you. This process is complicated further when you discover a second or third home that you like as much as the first and you’re trying to decide which...

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Posted on 01/23/2020

Video Tour - 429 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to purchase this charming, light & bright Gambrel in a great location! An addition was added to create a large footprint that includes a family room, sunroom, loft and 2 car garage! Main house has hardwood flooring, cen air on the first floor, an entertainment size living room with fireplace, 3 Bedrooms upstairs including front to back master! The Dining Rm was opened to kitchen and has a breakfast bar, eating area and laundry. Off the kitchen is a family room with skylights, floor to ceiling windows across the back and opens to the deck and backyard! A door separates the step down sunroom which has lots of windows...

Posted on 01/23/2020

429 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066 is now new to the market!

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to purchase this charming, light & bright Gambrel in a great location! An addition was added to create a large footprint that includes a family room, sunroom, loft and 2 car garage! Main house has hardwood flooring, cen air on the first floor, an entertainment size living room with fireplace, 3 Bedrooms upstairs including front to back master! The Dining Rm was opened to kitchen and has a breakfast bar, eating area and laundry. Off the kitchen is a family room with skylights, floor to ceiling windows across the back and opens to the deck and backyard! A door separates the step down sunroom which has lots of windows...

Posted on 12/27/2019

551 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050 is now new to the market!

Prime location with high visibility! This charming Cape Cod style building with 3 finished levels and 3 baths was used as a real estate office for over 20 years. Lots of possibilities exist for this property with schools, shopping and dining all in walking distance and traffic lights and sidewalks close by allow for easy access to these amenities! First floor offers open but distinct rooms including a reception area, 3 rooms and bath, 2nd floor has 2 rooms and a bath and lower level has utility area & large office with bath & separate entrance. The surrounding neighborhood includes a bank, offices, schools, senior living community, over...