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Posted on 10/25/2021

Assistance Programs for Financing Your New Home

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you’re in the market for a new home, chances are you’ve been evaluating your finances. As a first-time homebuyer, there are programs in place to help with the down payment. According to the December 2019 Realtor Index Confidence Survey, first-time homebuyers accounted for 31% of all sales, and 77% put down less...

Financing

Mortgage

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Posted on 10/25/2021

Another Property Sold - 15-17 Lora St, Malden, MA 02148

Situated in the much sought-after Forestdale area at the beginning of a cul-de-sac is this beautiful two-family home with the feel of single-family living. Unit #2 features a main level consisting of a modern eat-in kitchen w/gas stove, open living room and dining room w/sliders leading to new deck overlooking great back yard. Three generous bedrooms w/ample closets and full bath. This unit also includes two finished rooms in the lower level with ½ bath. New windows installed approx. 3 years ago and hardwood floors throughout. Unit #1 features a large sunny living room, modern kitchen, full bath and spacious bedroom. Two gas heating...

Posted on 10/18/2021

Protect Your Home's Value With Regular Home Maintenance

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Even if you love your home and never plan to leave it, there may come a point when you need to put it on the market. The home maintenance tasks you tackle today have a direct impact on your home’s value tomorrow. If you want to protect the value of your home,...

Home Maintenance

Home Maintenance Checklist

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Posted on 10/14/2021

Video Tour - 70 Rockland Ave, Malden, MA 02148

Breathtaking Grand Dame of the neighborhood is ready and waiting for someone to bring it back to its glory days. With a little work, this stunning 12rm, 7brdm home can once again shine. Solidly built with high ceilings you are immediately impressed with the grand foyer featuring period details such as ceramic tile fireplace w/wood mantle, built-in bench, stunning staircase and beamed ceilings.The parlor is bright and opens to the elegant formal dining room w/built-in window seat and china cabinet.The butler's pantry leads to kitchen w/gas cooking and back staircase. The second level features four large bedrooms and huge ceramic tile full...

Posted on 10/14/2021

70 Rockland Ave, Malden, MA 02148 is now new to the market!

Breathtaking Grand Dame of the neighborhood is ready and waiting for someone to bring it back to its glory days. With a little work, this stunning 12rm, 7brdm home can once again shine. Solidly built with high ceilings you are immediately impressed with the grand foyer featuring period details such as ceramic tile fireplace w/wood mantle, built-in bench, stunning staircase and beamed ceilings.The parlor is bright and opens to the elegant formal dining room w/built-in window seat and china cabinet.The butler's pantry leads to kitchen w/gas cooking and back staircase. The second level features four large bedrooms and huge ceramic tile full...

Posted on 10/11/2021

Another Property Sold - 29 Pebble Pl 29, Malden, MA 02148

Located within minutes to the train station and bus sits this beautiful, well-maintained hard-to-find townhouse located in the much sought after Ledgewood Estates. Features include an updated kitchen with granite counter tops, elegant cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Open dining room sits 10 people and the Sun-filled living room, modern 1/2 bath and laundry complete the main floor. The lower level has garage access and family room w/direct access to the private deck area. The 3rd floor features a main bedroom with two custom closets and sliding glass doors to balcony, second bedroom also featuring a custom closet and a large full...

Posted on 10/11/2021

3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Home Staging Professional

Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels While there are many parts of staging you can do yourself, there are some important benefits to hiring a professional. A professional home stager can help you prepare your home for the market and can use their expertise to sell your home quicker and for a higher price. Here are the three...

Posted on 10/08/2021

Malden, MA Real Estate Market Update 10/8/2021

Click here to view Malden, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 10/04/2021

Safety Tips for DIY Construction

DIY construction projects can be an exciting way to put your skills to use and improve your home’s functionality or appearance. Whether you’re new to DIY or have experience with these types of projects, it’s always important to make sure you’re safe. When doing DIY construction projects, keep these safety tips in mind at all times. Get Rid...

Construction

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Posted on 10/01/2021

Another Property Sold - 13 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Come home to your dream forever home ~ situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in one of Wakefield’s most desirable neighborhoods, sits this picturesque Cape featuring a large eat-in kitchen w/ample cabinets and counter space, spacious living room w/gleaming hardwood floors & fireplace, full bath and two first floor bedrooms w/gleaming hardwood floors. You can choose to have one of the bedrooms as a dining room. The second floor features two large bedrooms w/great closet space and half bath. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sun-filled family room w/wood burning stove while watching the birds or the kids play in the huge back...

Posted on 09/29/2021

Video Tour - 0 Broadway (Ss), Haverhill, MA 01830

Ever wanted to build your dream home! Now you can; this beautiful 7 acre lot is located on Broadway (Rt. 97) minutes to highway and shopping. Set back off the street is where you can build your dream home while being surrounded by nature. Situated behind the home on Broadway and where the existing garage is located is where the home needs to be built. Custom build a 2 & 1/2 story 32x24 home to your personal needs. Site plan in hand - driveway needs to be installed approx. 200 feet to house. Gas easement on property. Land has been surveyed and there are stakes in the ground showing property lines. Many things have been done to get this...

Posted on 09/29/2021

Video Tour - 23 Saunders Street, Medford, MA 02155

Fabulous North Medford location! Offers easy and quick access to routes 93, 28 and public transportation, yet offers that neighborhood country charm so many are looking for! Enjoy hiking the fells, swimming at Wrights Pond, Skating at the Flynn Ring and playing all sorts of sports at Carr Park, just a very short walk away. For over 30 years the present owners have enjoyed calling this spacious 3 bedroom Colonial Home. While in need of some cosmetics and updates, it boasts all natural woodwork, formal dining room with built in natural wood hutch, hardwood floors, new hot water tank, younger 3 zone GAS heat and 9 year old roof. In addition to...