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If you're planning to purchase your first home, or your 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 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.
Adding Crown Molding
Are you tired of staring at your plain and boring walls and ceilings?
If so, it’s time to elevate your space with crown molding. Crown molding is a decorative trim that can add elegance and sophistication to any room. Although it may look intimidating, installing crown molding is quite simple.
❶ Measure and plan Before you purchase your crown molding, measure the perimeter of your room and decide where you want to place the molding. Be sure to consider the corners because these areas will require angled cuts. Then, calculate the total linear footage of crown molding needed for your project.
❷ Gather materials and tools The tools needed for this project include a chop saw, coping saw, nail gun, tape measure, caulk gun and a pencil. Materials include crown molding, adhesive and finishing nails.
❸ Make cuts and install Using a chop saw, cut the crown molding pieces to the correct length and degree angle. If you’re new to chop saws, it’s best to practice on a few extra pieces of molding before making any cuts for installation. Once all the pieces are cut, apply adhesive on the back side of the molding and press it into place firmly. Secure the molding into the wall with finishing nails using a nail gun. Remember to use a stud finder when nailing the molding to the walls.
❹ Cut angles for corners The most challenging part of installing crown molding is cutting the angled pieces to fit together seamlessly on the inside and outside corners. This is where the coping saw comes in handy. To make an inside corner cut, use the coping saw to cut the opposite shape from the molding profile. For outside corners, miter the corners at a 45-degree angle.
❺ Finishing touches To complete the installation, fill gaps or nail holes with caulk and paint or stain the crown molding as desired.
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!