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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.
Fun Morning Productivity Ideas for Your Home
Whether you’re naturally a night owl or an early bird, our schedules often require productivity in the early hours of the day. Your home design and organization choices can help you be more productive in fun ways each morning. If you want to streamline your mornings, these ideas can help energize and motivate you, even in the early hours.
Create a Tea or Coffee Station
If you can’t be productive without your coffee fix, a tea or coffee station is ideal. Designate a small area in your kitchen to store everything you need for your morning beverage. A small coffee mug rack, a shelf or countertop area for simple syrups, and a spot for your favorite loose-leaf teas or tea bags can make your morning cup of joe a great experience without going to an expensive cafe. Just be sure to pick a spot with an outlet for your coffee station, so you can put your coffee maker in the spot of honor.
Create a “Launch Pad” Near the Front Door
Set up a spot with hooks and trays for keys, sunglasses, wallets, and other essential small items that you need for the day. This is an excellent spot to store coats, purses, or backpacks, and other daily essentials that you don’t want to forget during the morning rush. For added practicality, a small magnetic whiteboard or corkboard can be a big benefit for storing notes or vital mail that needs to be brought with you. This is especially helpful for families with schoolchildren who may have permission slips or other important paperwork that needs action.
Install a Smart Bulb or Wake-Up Light
A smart bulb or wake-up light can be set to gradually brighten at your specified time to mimic the sunrise. This is a gentle way to wake up, regardless of when the true sunrise occurs in relation to your morning routine.
Add Speakers Throughout the Home
Generic Bluetooth speakers, Google Homes, or Amazon Alexa all can work well in your home on busy mornings. This allows you to broadcast an energizing morning playlist alongside important information, such as the local weather forecast. For kids and families, a morning playlist can do more to elevate the mood. Strategic songs can help younger children differentiate timing and know where they should be in their morning routine. For example, when a specific song comes on, it’s time to brush your teeth.
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.
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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!
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