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Posted on 04/14/2021

Types of New Construction Home Foundations

Image by bluebudgie from Pixabay One of the things you need to decide upon when planning a new home is the type of foundation you want. For some, it's an easy choice if you live in an area where your preferred choice is the best type of foundation for the recommended construction methods. Before getting too excited about...

Basement

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Posted on 04/13/2021

Cambridge, MA Real Estate Market Update 4/13/2021

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Posted on 04/08/2021

Video Tour - 26 Ames Ave 26, Canton, MA 02021

This spacious, four year old townhouse is located in the heart of Canton Center. Minutes to Canton commuter rail train station. Close to all other amenities, restaurants, and shopping that Canton Center has to offer as well as short distance to Cobbs Corner. This 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bathroom end unit features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in custom kitchen, living room open into dining room with slider to private deck, master bedroom with full bath double sink vanities, all tiled walls, walk-in shower with glass door, and walk-in closet. Hardwood flooring throughout the first and second level. Loft on the third level is...

Posted on 04/08/2021

26 Ames Ave 26, Canton, MA 02021 is now new to the market!

This spacious, four year old townhouse is located in the heart of Canton Center. Minutes to Canton commuter rail train station. Close to all other amenities, restaurants, and shopping that Canton Center has to offer as well as short distance to Cobbs Corner. This 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bathroom end unit features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in custom kitchen, living room open into dining room with slider to private deck, master bedroom with full bath double sink vanities, all tiled walls, walk-in shower with glass door, and walk-in closet. Hardwood flooring throughout the first and second level. Loft on the third level is...

Posted on 04/07/2021

Steps to Buying Your First Home

Photo by Roman Samborskyi via Shutterstock Buying your first home is exciting! And scary! But you don’t have to fear the process if you take the time to become fully prepared for homeownership. Below are the seven primary keys to preparing yourself and smoothing the process. How to Know You’re Ready Determine how much you can afford. The...

First Time Buyer

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Posted on 04/07/2021

Another Property Sold - 655 Union St, Braintree, MA 02184

Beautiful Dutch Colonial situated on half an acre lot with a detached two car garage. Once you entered this home, you are greeted by an open concept kitchen and dining room featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and hardwood floors throughout . This spacious home boasts three bedrooms, two and a half baths, an office as well as a partially finished basement for entertaining or workout area. This home includes a potential in-law suite that is easily accessible from the main level with its own separate entrance and parking featuring one bedroom, a living space, kitchen and full bath. Located in the center of many...

Posted on 04/03/2021

Boston, MA Real Estate Market Update 4/3/2021

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Posted on 03/31/2021

Three Quick and Easy Ways to Design Your New Home

Photo by Khiem Tran via Pixabay Designing a home can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time. Maybe you were a design aficionado with the perfect dorm room, but designing a whole house seems intimidating. Maybe you're worried you have no feel for design at all and will leave your room an empty canvas with one, central...

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Posted on 03/24/2021

Sustainable Construction: Green Building Materials That Won't Break the Bank

Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels Eco-friendly homes are becoming much more common due to the benefits they provide, including significant energy savings and less of an impact on the environment. New construction homes can be green right from the start with the materials used to build them. These green building materials are often natural materials or renewable...

Posted on 03/23/2021

Somerville, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/23/2021

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Posted on 03/17/2021

Speed Up a Home Sale with Professional Staging

Image by Mark McCammon from Pexels Staging is a marketing tool, not an exercise in decorating for living comfort. Professional real estate stagers should be a member of your team when you want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Even if you have a go-getter real estate agent and your home is in a great...

Posted on 03/15/2021

Another Property Rented - 428 John Mahar Hwy 303, Braintree, MA 02184

Great opportunity to rent this luxurious 965 sq ft one bedrooms,one full bath with a den/office unit at Jonathan's Landing.This is the perfect commuter location,close to the highway,walking distance to public transportation(Red line),restaurants and shopping.Unit offered features hardwood floors in kitchen and hallway,crown molding,9' Ceilings,stainless appliances,granite counter tops,open floor plan,large master bedroom with walk-in closet,office/second bedroom,oversized laundry with additional storage,slider to private balcony off living room,new carpets,profesionally landscaped community and pond.The complex offers clubhouse with a...