carol ann palmieri: 10 Tips for Selling Your Home - 01/20/14 02:37 AM
10 Tips for Selling Your Home
It's time! You have grown out of your home, simply found another or had a life experience or job change that necessitates making another move.    You remember what it was like buying your home.   The excitement of picking out houses with your Realtor, driving to each and everyone, dissecting the neighborhood, the structure, utility and decor of each home until finally finding the dream home. 

Now the shoe is on the other foot.   These 10 Tips for Selling Your Homewill help you drill down and focus on how to get the job done with the least … (5 comments)

carol ann palmieri: Bellingham MA Real Estate Market January 17 2014 - 01/16/14 10:14 PM
Bellingham MA Real Estate Market January 17 2014
How's the real estate market doing in Bellingham?    This past year, home prices have risen approximately 10% compared to the previous year.  
Bellingham MA Real Estate Market as of January 17 2014 has 34 single family properties listed for sale.    The average price per square foot is $148.   Average listing price is $331,803 with those properties being on the market an average of 183 days.
6 of these homes are requiring "short sale" approval.   
Pending sales were on the market an average of 125 days, with an average $160 price per square foot.    Average … (5 comments)

carol ann palmieri: My 2013 Real Estate Transactions Read Like a Police Log - 12/28/13 11:15 PM
My 2013 Real Estate Transactions Read Like a Police Log
2013 was a pretty great year for this Realtor.  I met a lot of fantastic people and feel blessed for all that I have.   
As the end of December fast approaches, and we turn our thoughts towards the new year, it is also a good time for reflection.   Looking back on my past year in real estate, I have to chuckle at some of the things that happened, because as I do, I think, I could be reading (or writing) a police log.   
The year started off cold.  I don't mean as far as sales go, but … (8 comments)

carol ann palmieri: So Many Great Blogs So Little Time - 05/13/13 09:58 PM
So Many Great Blogs So Little Time
Since joining the ranks of active rain, I have been addicted to reading, learning, writing and commenting on the many great blogs of the members.   I have learned a lot!    It has helped me to grow and  stay up with the trends of today.   Helping to grow means it is an important part of business. 
As my journey into  social medias lengthens and lingers, the time it takes to read, write and comment on blogs takes longer and longer.   I find myself waking earlier to read the folks I follow and … (48 comments)

carol ann palmieri: 31 Woodland Road Bellingham MA Home for Sale - 03/22/13 06:47 AM
31 Woodland Road Bellingham MA Home for Sale
Just listed for $249,900 this 3 bedroom bungalow is ready for you to just pack your bags and move in!    The work has been already done for you so you can sit on your front porch and relax with a book!  
Recent updates  include a new kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances.   The recently remodled bath offers heated tiled flooring.  Finished basement offers more space for office or playroom.   
Electric, plumbing and roof are updated.   Most of the windows have been replaced and the home has recently been … (5 comments)

carol ann palmieri: Loving My Listings - 02/11/13 09:50 PM
Loving My Listings
Falling in love with your listings sure makes it easier to sell them!     Way back in the infancy of my real estate career, a wise old, well maybe not so old, broker/owner advised us that we should love our listings.     Today, thinking back, I am sure that she meant that they were the bread and butter of a real estate career.  
But, as an eager young agent,  I didn't know that and took her advice literally.   Funny thing.  For the past 25 years, that advice, although taken the wrong way at the time has served me well.  
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carol ann palmieri: Buying or Selling a Home Quiz Me - 02/01/13 10:01 PM
Buying or Selling a Home QUIZ Me
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you want the best agent you can find.     I have been selling real estate locally for the past 25 years and along with my partner Al Mussi, we have helped hundreds of families to make their move.    We pride ourselves on being on top of market conditions, staying abreast of real estate trends and are committed to continually learning our trade.     We have aligned ourselves with what we think is the best name in the business, Remax.   
But you don't want to take my … (32 comments)

carol ann palmieri: 96 Bent Street Franklin MA Home for Sale - 05/20/11 10:31 AM
96 Bent Street Franklin MA Home for Sale
offered at $419,900
You are just in time to enjoy lazy summer afternoons poolside!     Located on a tree lined country road, this 4 bedroom Colonial sits on over an acre of land and abuts a neighborhood of young homes.

Fireside family room opens to a spacious eat in kitchen that has tiled floors.   The formal dining room has hardwood floors and a walkout bay and is adjacent to the formal living room.   This home also offers 2.5 baths and a first floor laundry. 

Maintenance free deck overlooks a private back yard.  It's a great … (1 comments)

carol ann palmieri: New Consignment Shop Franklin MA, Fortunes Found - 05/12/11 12:29 AM
NEW CONSIGNMENT SHOP FRANKLIN MA, Fortunes Found
You might like to know about a new place that just opened in Franklin, MA
Susan Domenikos opened her new consignment shop yesterday.  

It's called Fortunes Found and it is featuring fine furniture and accessories from antiques to contemporary. 
Conveniently located at 4 Crossing Plaza, Franklin there is plenty of parking and off the main road.
I stopped into the shop yesterday to check it out and was pleasantly surprised to find it to be more like a gift shop!  
Susan Domenikos, the proud owner was a delight!    Smiling widely she personally greeted all that … (37 comments)