What Types of Homes are Selling Right Now? Perfect Ones! - 03/30/11 05:55 PM
What Types of Homes are Selling Right Now?  Perfect Ones! 
For those who believe everything they hear in the media and think that the housing market is at a complete standstill, I have some news.  There are many homes that are selling, and selling quickly.  They simply fit into one of two categories. 
They are: 
Well-presented, or Very well-priced.  Or, preferably - both. 
Some of my buyer clients have recently run into extremely competitive situations resulting in multiple offer scenarios.  I have found myself resorting back to techniques that were used during the boom periods to have their offers brought to the … (49 comments)

The Mysterious Case of the Slippery Radon Canister - 03/21/11 11:23 PM

Last week I encountered a unique and surprising series of events when I went to retrieve a radon test. 
The home inspector had strategically placed the test in a basement closet on the top shelf.  That was bad enough since the shelf height was around 6 feet high and I am but a mere 5 foot 4 inches tall.  Adding insult to injury was the fact that the basement area was treacherously dark.  
Approaching the closet, I carefully reached for the test and, faster than a speeding bullet, one of the canisters came crashing down, smashing on the floor and completely falling apart. I then witnessed something that … (14 comments)

What is the Most Important Room in a Home? - 03/11/11 02:06 PM
When asked this question, most buyers will single out the kitchen as the most important room to them.  Its size has nearly doubled over the last twenty years and so, it seems, has its relevance in a home sale.
Regardless of how much time is spent decorating a living room, family room or any other part of the house, the kitchen is usually where the center of action is. Whether people gather together for meals or wander in at different times, this is the place where they like to congregate.
Really - the kitchen is the heart of any home.
Originally intended as a place designated only for cooking, the kitchen has  become so much more.  Whether it is for entertaining … (13 comments)

Massachusetts Title V and Your Home Purchase - 03/10/11 02:40 PM
Massachusetts Title V and Your Home Purchase 
If you happen to be buying a home in Massachusetts that is not connected to a public sewer you will want to become familiar with Massachusetts Title V laws regarding private septic systems. 
A significant number of the homes in Massachusetts are serviced by private septic systems.  Some of the towns in the surrounding the Metrowest area that are serviced primarily by private septic systems include Holliston, Sudbury, Southborough and Hopkinton.  
Private Septic Systems - Defined
A home that is not in a public sewer service area will generally have either a septic system or may, … (4 comments)

Protecting Your Home with the Massachusetts Homestead Act - 03/01/11 10:45 PM
Protecting Your Home with the Massachusetts Homestead Act 
In your quest for the perfect home you have taken all of the appropriate steps so far, including: 
Property search and home visits. Comparative market analysis to arrive at an appropriate value. Due diligence regarding the neighborhood and zoning. Negotiating to get the best price. A home inspection to assure you of its structural soundness.  There is one more item to add to your list. It's called the Massachusetts Homestead Act.
What is Massachusetts Homestead Act? 
Home buyers have a valuable mechanism that is available to them to protect their home purchase. According to Massachusetts General Laws, you … (9 comments)

 

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