An Order permitting a temporary conditional deferral of smoke and carbon monoxide inspections has been signed. Read the Order, and understand what it means for Buyers and Sellers.
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In the midst of this global pandemic that is Covid-19, will I now experience my third recession in full responsibility, unsheltered by youth? Is this truly the coming of a recession “long overdue”? It has always been said that real estate is more than houses- it’s about lives. That was my moment for me; my assimilation that I am not merely a conduit for home sales. My actions affect lives.
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Want city proximity? Tired of cookie-cutter grey boxes and looking for a unique space? Meet 220 Spencer Ave- this is 1900s Tudor meets hip!
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I’d abandoned making new year resolutions for the past 10 years. Little did I know that I would have a silly, but powerful one this year: make the bed.
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No surprises there, real estate prices are closely correlated to the performance of public schools. Surrounded by a high concentration of top schools, here are the 10 public high schools that I watch (stalk).
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From the north in Salisbury to south in Mattapoisett and west in Amherst, here’s a list of my 10 favorite, most unique homes in Massachusetts. Forget about those 10 most expensive homes in Boston that are defined by location and square footage, some horribly ostentatious. Massachusetts has so much more to offer, and this list is all about character and a story.
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An unplanned trip, a perfect day, my husband with me, our stomachs a little hungry but our hearts so full. On this day on Mount Kearsarge, I was grateful to be alive.
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This is not an endorsement of Robert Kiyosaki, but this episode has some interesting perspectives on 7 types of real estate assets, including the one that made top of list: Senior housing! Get tips on running a successful senior housing business by guest speaker Victor Menasce.
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Single-family? Multi-family? Multi-family condo? Condo Townhouse? Wait.. or is it single-family townhouse. What about Rowhouse? This is for my clients and buyers, so you guys can stop googling. Complete with venn diagram.
Read More![220 Old Littleton Rd in Harvard is the home of my dreams. [Update: Sold $26,000 over asking]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c785ed034c4e2da1c315cbb/1559952744301-72W2A6IXXIVPK6L0TKA7/Screen+Shot+2019-06-07+at+6.04.59+PM.png)
I have spent hours thinking about my dream home. It’s anything but a colonial with white picket fence. It’s got to have high ceilings. Natural light- lots of it. Modern living. Then came along this house in Harvard - a town dwarfed by the college namesake - that checks so many of my boxes. Here’s why I love it!
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Prior to our arrival in the US, my husband and I knew of only one term that would describe the business facilitating real estate transactions: Real Estate Agent. We were beyond confused when we got here and were bombarded by other terms like Broker, REALTOR® and Facilitator. To those experiencing the same, this one’s for you.
Read More![11 Smart Rd is hands down the best valued listing in Acton as of today. [Update: Sold $39,000 over asking]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c785ed034c4e2da1c315cbb/1556558926101-CA4T6I1AKOBCXB5P32EX/IMG_2538.jpeg)
11 Smart Rd in Acton is the best listing to date. Here’s my take on it.
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A look back in time. Before typewriters, stamps and barcodes, there was such elegant writing. Here’s my appreciation of a historical deed from 1878.
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In pricing a home, I’ve learnt to rely on two other metrics beyond comparable sales: the absorption rate and hot market factor. Look beyond general market sentiment and peer into more precise data. These help set expectations on the speed in which homes of a certain price range sell.
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I spent 4 hours watching a reality TV show on a successful team of real estate agents from LA. Here are 4 lessons gained.
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The buy and hold CAP rate formula is probably the most straightforward in real estate investment calculations because there are concrete numbers to back your evaluation. But what CAP rate should you expect? The golden phrase is that CAP rate is a function of risk, and what you want to do with your money.
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Hager Trail meanders amidst sparse trees and gently sloping land that brings you to the highlight of the landscape - Guggins Brook. The interplay of shadows on the forest floor, coupled with sunlight gleaming off the brook’s waters makes this walk on a sunny day magical. This ranks amongst my top 3 favorite trails in town to date!
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A 40B project is a rare animal in the world of real estate. What is a 40B, how does one qualify to purchase, what are the pros and cons of buying such a property? Lucky me, I’m working on a 40B project now, so here’s sharing my insights.
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