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Some Buyers Avoiding Foreclosures

Jan 6th, 2012 | By | Category: Real Estate

The National Association of REALTORS released its 2011 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers and there is some interesting information in it. 45% of the buyers who responded to the survey said that they did not even consider purchasing a foreclosure when they looked for their home. Although the survey didn’t ask respondents for reasons, [...]



Beautifully Renovated 3 BR Condo

Dec 20th, 2011 | By | Category: Community Posts, Malden MA, Real Estate

33 Lanark Road Malden MA 02148 5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Fireplace $245,000 www.33Lanark.com Beautiful top floor 3 bedroom condo nestled on a cul-de-sac in Forestdale. Picture curling up in front of the fireplace on a winter’s day. Renovated eat in kitchen has granite, plentiful cabinets, stainless steel appliances and detail moldings. Check out [...]



Selling With A Tenant – Part 3

Dec 6th, 2011 | By | Category: Real Estate, Selling

In the 3rd part of my series on selling real estate with a tenant, let’s look at larger multi unit properties – those with 4 or more units. Once you have a property with more than 3 apartments, you are solidly in the land of investors. Owner occupants aren’t interested (and usually can’t afford) to [...]



Selling With a Tenant Part 2

Nov 22nd, 2011 | By | Category: Real Estate, Selling

We’ve already gone over how to sell a condo with a tenant. Today let’s discuss how to sell a multi family home with a tenant. If you own a 2 or 3 family home you’ll want to look at who the most likely buyer will be: If your property is in great shape and has [...]



Selling a Condo with a Tenant

Nov 7th, 2011 | By | Category: Real Estate, Selling

Selling a piece of real estate in most markets can be a challenge. When you are selling a property that has a tenant or tenants in it, it adds another layer of complexity to the sale. Over the next few weeks, I’ll discuss different tenant scenarios. Today let’s assume that you own a condo that [...]



Staying Sane on Moving Day

Oct 5th, 2011 | By | Category: Real Estate, Selling

We’ve already discussed preparing for the walk through so today I want to talk about the process of moving out. After many years of helping people sell their homes, there’s one universal truth about moving out that I’ve learned. . . it takes longer than you think! I know how busy it gets when you’re [...]



Recycle Your Electronics

Sep 27th, 2011 | By | Category: Medford MA, Real Estate, Technology

Do you have old electronics sitting around in your house that you don’t know what to do with? On Saturday, October 1st, you can recycle your electronics while supporting the Brooks School PTO. Here are the details: RECYCLE DAY! SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 FROM 9-1 In the Brooks Elementary School Driveway 388 High Street, Medford, MA [...]



Media Room + Great Room = Fab Home

Sep 23rd, 2011 | By | Category: Real Estate

25 Kennedy Road Billerica MA 01821 8 Rooms 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $499,900 www.25Kennedy.com So much house for the $! Stately Col built in 2004 has lovely kit with granite counters, distinctive backsplash & SS appliances. Step up to the huge great room with gas fireplace. MBR has a private bath with whirlpool tub for [...]



Garbled Message From Stoneham Seller

Sep 16th, 2011 | By | Category: Technology

I love technology – I’m not afraid to admit it. Most of the time it lets me be much more efficient and do a better job selling homes for my clients. Today, though, I’m frustrated. I received a voice mail message that was totally garbled. Since my office forwarded the call to my cell phone, [...]



Beautiful 3 BR 2 Bath Malden Condo – SOLD

Sep 7th, 2011 | By | Category: Malden MA, Real Estate

136 Lebanon Street Malden MA 02148 5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1590 Square Feet 1 Car Garage $295,000 www.136Lebanon.com Built new in 2003! You’ll love the beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinets & island with breakfast bar. Open floor plan great for entertaining. MBR suite has private bath & [...]