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home maintenance: What is the True Cost of Home Ownership? - 09/08/10 07:53 PM

What is the True Cost of Home Ownership?
Most potential homeowners begin their planning with the down payment and monthly mortgage amount in mind. It's an excellent start but anyone who is planning on buying a home needs to be ready to take on the total costs and look beyond the mortgage payment.
If you want to effectively determine a home's affordability you also need to consider the following:
Real Estate Taxes Insurance Home Owners' Association Fees Landscaping Maintenance costs Electric Bill Gas or oil expense Trash removal charge Water & sewer bill Snow plowing costs Miscellaneous expenses There is no obligation in … (59 comments)

home maintenance: Sprucing Up Your Massachusetts Home - 05/19/10 03:51 PM

Sprucing Up Your Massachusetts Home

Spring is a great time to get rid of post-winter blahs by adding some fresh touches to your Massachusetts home's exterior. If your home is currently on the market, these tips can help your sale. If not, they will pick up your mood every time you pull into your driveway.

Many people underestimate the value of curb appeal in a home. It can truly make the difference between someone wanting to actually see the inside and just choosing to keep on driving.

Fortunately, there are small things you can do that can make … (6 comments)

home maintenance: The Importance of Curb Appeal - 03/04/10 09:51 PM

The Importance of Curb Appeal
I was asked recently what the meaning was on a listing sheet when a broker stated that a property was "not a drive-by." My answer was simply that it means that house just does not look very good from the street. In order words - it has no curb appeal.
Curb appeal describes the attractiveness of the exterior of a home. These days the science has been turned into a booming business with numerous television programs instructing homeowners on how to create and improve it.
If a home has no curb appeal it is going to … (9 comments)

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