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One of my very tech savvy clients just gave me a good tip that I wanted to share. He was using storage containers for his move in order to save money but didn’t want to have to load the containers himself. (There comes a point in all of our lives when friends will no longer come help us move for ...

137 West Adams Street Somerville MA 02144 5 Rooms 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath $300,000www.137WestAdams.com Live 2 blocks to Tufts & 1 mile to Davis Sq in this lovely mix of modern amenities with original character. Gracious columns greet you in this bright, airy condo 2 bedroom condo. The foyer has a perfe...

Here are the latest statistics on the real estate market for single family homes for sale in Malden:The median sales price for homes in Malden has recently leveled off at $285,000. The orange line shows you the average days on market. This number increased sharply during our very snowy winter but...

How do you get ready to have an appraiser come look at your home? Prepare just like you would for a showing. The bank appraiser’s job is to justify the sales price to the bank, so you’ll want your house to look its best. Don’t be worried if you have some boxes around. By the time the bank apprais...

If you want to sell a condo in today’s real estate market, there are 3 items to check with your condo association before you put your condo up for sale:   Owner occupancy – Most buyers today don’t have a 20% down payment. If you want to open up your condo to the largest buyer pool, then your buil...

33 Brackett St Medford MA 02155 6 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath $275,000 www.33Brackett.com Wonderful “Arts and Crafts” feel in this 3 bedroom home. The brick fireplace is the focal point of the living room. French doors lead to the dining room. The large kitchen has plenty of space for family and frie...

When you’re selling your home, it’s very important to get feedback on these 3 points:   1. Market Level – This answers the question “What’s going on in the market?” by asking a lot of other questions How quickly are properties like yours selling? How many months of inventory are currently for sal...

3A Belevue Terrace, Medford MA 02155 3 Rooms, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath $145,000 www.3aBellevue.com Live near Somerville without the price tag! FHA approved means you can buy with a 3.5% down payment. Large living room features a bay window. The hallway has an alcove perfect for your desk. In unit washin...

The sound barriers are coming, the sound barriers are coming! (Sorry but I’m from Medford and Paul Revere passed through the city on his famous ride!)   It’s been a long wait but finally sound barriers are coming, at least to a section of Route 93 South in Medford. This fall, as part of the bridg...

Today let's take a look at real estate in Melrose MA and see what's been happening with prices in this lovely community. This chart shows the median sales price in the city on the black line. Last summer the median sales prices dropped and then rose again in the fall. Notice that even with the in...