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If you plan to purchase your first or tenth home, start here. Buying property in Massachusetts is not difficult, but it's helpful to understand and be aware of the local customs before you start your search. Our goal is to help guide you toward the best decision for your unique situation. To do this, we believe that a well-informed client will ultimately be the most satisfied, too. We look forward to discussing the current market conditions and trends with you - most important, we can't wait to help you discover your dream home!
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Selling your home is a big decision. It's not just about moving, it's about identifying a proven seamless process that will help maximize the value of current property within a timeline that meets your specific needs.
There's no doubt that this can be a stressful process, but after successfully selling 100s of homes, we've identified the smoothest processes, most effective marketing strategies and negotiation techniques to ensure the highest sale price with the least amount of hassle. Contact us today for a no obligation consultation.
Senior Options
Connect with experts to discuss senior living options. Knowing where to begin is the hardest part, so we've included a few helpful resources below:
Home Hazards
Asbestos - Asbestos.com provides a Guide to Asbestos in The Home ... it outlines common asbestos locations, related heath concerns and how to deal with asbestos when it's found. Tips on how to hire an asbestos remover can also be found at asbestos.com.
Lead Paint - Slowly phased out in the 1960s and 1970s, lead paint was ultimately outlawed in residential use in 1978. Consequently, all homes older than 1978 are suspect; however, there are many ways to mitigate lead paint and costs can vary. In recent years, the government has eased mitigation requirements to encourage lead compliance. The below sites provide additional information about lead paint safety ... you can even search property to see if it's been tested for lead paint.
Mass.gov - Search property testing history
Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program’s Lead Safe Homes 1.0 database
New England Lead Prevention - Information for home buyers, tenants, landlords, etc.
7 Fun Family Activities to Try in Spring and Summer
The warmer season can provide great opportunities to create lasting memories and learn new skills. Unfortunately, without thoughtful planning, spring and summer can feel like they slip by too quickly to truly enjoy all that the seasons have to offer. Avoid boredom and too much screen time with these fun family activities that your family can try this spring and summer.
Start a Family Garden
Gardening is a spring and summer staple activity, but it can get overwhelming to busy families who overcommit. Keep it small to start, and have everyone pick one favorite fruit or veggie to care for in the garden space. As the season continues, everyone can share in the bounty together.
Find a Local Play or Performance
Your local theatre troupe likely has performances outdoors in the spring and summer months. Many have fun or interactive plays specifically to entertain children and families. Find an age-appropriate performance and get the whole family excited to support local arts.
Sign Up for Family Camp
Camp is a great experience for kids, and joining a family camp can create unique and cherished memories for the whole family. Find a fun overnight or day camp that the family can participate in together, everyone is sure to enjoy learning new skills, enjoying nature and getting quality time together, all while making new friends.
Volunteer at an Animal Shelter
Animals at shelters often need more attention and playtime. Find a local shelter that allows volunteers and opt to volunteer as a family. The animals will enjoy the extra fun, kids will enjoy helping the animals and it can teach an important lesson about giving back to your community at large. Everyone wins.
Go Kayaking or Paddle Boarding
Kayaking and paddle boarding are relatively easy to learn in a small lake or gentle river. Find a skill-appropriate spot to bring the family. Young kids can ride with adults or test out their skills in small, child-sized options. Just be sure always to wear life jackets and bring a whistle for water safety. When in doubt, find a local and experienced community group that can show you and your family the ropes.
Join a Summer Reading Program
Keep your kids engaged and reading this summer by joining a summer reading program. To truly foster a commitment to read this summer, pick a story to read and talk about as a family.
Other Useful Tools
Financing ... everyone's budget and cash flow is different. Whether you you get paid on a salary, hourly, bonus or commission basis, understanding your monthly obligation is critical when buying a home.
Here is a link to a mortgage calculator to help you start your planning.
Explore A Career in Real Estate!
Real estate can be a very rewarding career ... each day we have the opportunity to meet and help new people! Being able to help someone start a new stage of life is an extremely gratifying experience.
It's relatively easy to get started, but knowing where and how to start is the biggest challenge. Unfortunately, the state licensing exam doesn't cover any marketing or business planning ... so new agents are often left to sink or swim! In 2023, the National Association of Realtors estimates 10,000 agents are being forced to leave the business each month!
After being in business for 20+ years, I've been able to help many buyers, sellers AND agents succeed. Getting started the right way with the right company can make or break an new agent. eXp Realty is now selling more homes than any other brokerage, so we have tools and training to help you succeed. Moreover, it would be my pleasure to introduce you to the company's tools, answer any questions that you have about the business and share my systems and training so that you are able to quickly launch your new business. Let's connect!