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The tiny house movement has emerged as a social and architectural phenomenon, capturing the imagination of individuals seeking a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. And, look at the handful of tiny house reality shows that have captivated America.This article delves into tiny houses, their app...
05/19/2023
Selling a home can be a daunting task. It requires a great deal of effort to get the property ready for sale, from preparing legal documents to making necessary repairs and renovations. However, there's one step that shouldn’t be missed. Home staging can make your home compelling and attract buye...
05/02/2023
When buying a home with another party whether it is a spouse, a significant other, a friend or a family member you need to think about your tenancy or property ownership.Tenancy refers to how you will hold the title. You actually may have several options all of which have distinct advantages and...
04/03/2023
As you think about entering the real estate marketplace, especially as a first time homebuyer, you are confronted with saving money for a down payment and closing costs for a home.There are many programs that require as little as 3% as a down payment. For example, a $400,000 home would require a...
12/31/2021
50 Seneca Road, Tewksbury MA 018767 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1646 square feetThe most prominent feature of this raised ranch is the exceptional neighborhood location.Set in Tewksbury Heights in the Wamesit section of Tewksbury, it is a small network of streets lined with sidewalks of similar...
09/24/2021
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Today's technology has made in-home security cheap and easy to set up surveillance cameras, hidden cameras and nanny cams in a home. And when it comes time to sell your home you may already have security cameras set up all over your home.So now your thinking..... maybe I can tap into my cameras ...
08/26/2021
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Whether you are considering adding on or renovating your current home it is exciting to think about some fresh, new living space. But does a home improvement really make financial sense?One thing is sure for most homeowners. At some point, you will be selling your home. It may be in a few yea...
07/15/2021
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Dormers can be a great way to expand the living space as well as increase the value of your home when renovating. Dormers are a great addition to any house but especially homes with living space under a roofline like a cape home, or the attic space of an American Four Square or a bungalow.What I...
06/02/2021
As I did some research on a prevalent older house design in my city, the American Four Square, I also stumbled across the fact it was one of Sear's most popular house designs in their mail-order catalog.I find it fascinating you could buy a whole house through a catalog. As a child, I remember th...
05/27/2021
I have been blogging about real estate for about 20 years and really started to get serious about it 8 years ago. There are a few things I know today, that I wish I knew years ago when I started a real estate blog. Having this knowledge from the beginning would have saved me time, money and aggra...
05/25/2021