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seller: Staging The Outside of Your Wellesley, MA Home - Wellesley Real Estate - 02/23/12 08:27 AM
Staging The Outside of Your Wellesley, MA Home - Wellesley Real Estate Staging the outside of Wellesley real estate is as important as staging the inside. Outdoor living spaces are very attractive to today’s Wellesley real estate buyer, no matter where in the country your home is located. The outdoor of your home should be neat, tidy, and uncluttered, just like the inside.
Some ideas for staging Wellesley real estate:
Outdoor furniture. For a relatively small investment you can showcase your deck, patio, or front porch as a comfortable spot to spend time and/or entertain. If your deck is worn, an outdoor … (1 comments)
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seller: Why Wellesley, MA SELLERS Should Care About A Lender - 12/15/11 10:22 AM
Why Wellesley, MA SELLERS Should Care About A Lender Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
One thing many real estate agents have learned is the importance of having a team of professionals to facilitate a smooth transaction. Having a lending expert on the team, can make available the following services to you…all for FREE:
They stand ready to screen all potential buyers. Today’s lending landscape is a rapidly changing environment. Programs and requirements are changing regularly. A good … (0 comments)
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seller: Selling? Waiting Until the Spring Makes No Sense - 10/13/11 12:31 PM
Selling? Waiting Until the Spring Makes No Sense Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
Late last year, banks were warned that they needed to guarantee that the paperwork necessary to start a foreclosure process on a family was both accurate and complete. Since then, the banks have slowed down the foreclosure process while they re-examined their procedures. They are now confident that all the required documentation is in order. We are currently waiting on a settlement between the … (0 comments)
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seller: House Prices to Fall Over Next Six Months - 10/13/11 12:30 PM
House Prices to Fall Over Next Six Months Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
In a normal real estate market, it may make sense to wait for the spring buyers’ to appear before placing your house up for sale. The current real estate market is anything but normal however. The increase in supply of distressed properties will overshadow any increase in demand for housing over the next 6 months. This is reflected in the findings of two groups: Clear Capital and JPMorgan Chase.
Dr. Alex … (0 comments)
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seller: House Prices Will Continue to Tumble - 06/16/11 10:13 AM
House Prices Will Continue to Tumble Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
We have written several blogs recently quoting numerous sources saying now is the time to buy a home. We agree that now is definitely the time to buy. This is NOT because we are calling the bottom for real estate PRICES. What we have said is that the COST of purchasing a home is probably near a bottom or has hit the bottom.
The difference is … (1 comments)
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seller: Why You Need a True Professional to Sell Your Wellesley Home - 06/01/11 02:13 PM
Why You Need a True Professional to Sell Your Wellesley Home Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
Many people ask us whether they should hire an agent to sell their home or whether they should first try as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In today’s volatile market, we believe this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional!
You need an expert guide if you are traveling a dangerous path The field of real estate is loaded … (0 comments)
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seller: Wellesley, MA - 5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now - 05/11/11 09:19 AM
Wellesley, MA - 5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
If you plan on moving anytime in 2011, you should strongly consider selling your house now rather than waiting. Here are five reasons why:
1.) This is when your house will get the most exposure The spring, and particularly the month of May, is when most buyers enter the real estate market. This surge of buyers dramatically increases the exposure for your … (0 comments)
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seller: Good News! Almost 14,000 Houses Sold Yesterday - 05/03/11 09:34 AM
Good News! Almost 14,000 Houses Sold Yesterday Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
One of the biggest misconceptions in today’s housing market is that homes are not selling. That is simply not true. Last month’s Existing Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed that homes were selling at an “annual rate of 5.10 million”. That’s an average of 13,973 every day – 365 days a year!
And the monthly Pending Sales Report, which measures the … (0 comments)
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seller: A Wellesley, MA Home Office Can Save Come Tax Time - 03/30/11 08:06 PM
A Wellesley, MA Home Office Can Save Come Tax Time Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
A home office can save money come tax time. Working at home here and there may not qualify your work space as a home office however, and if you would like to write your home office off here are some things to keep in mind:
First of all your home office has to be a designated space in your home that is … (0 comments)
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seller: Combating High Property Taxes in Wellesley, MA - 03/16/11 02:32 PM
Combating High Property Taxes in Wellesley, MA Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
Combating high property taxes is something people should be aware of in a time when home values have dropped significantly. It can be a puzzling question to many homeowners, if my home value has dropped 25% why have my property taxes not decreased by the same amount? Your property tax bill can be adjusted if you make an effort to challenge it.
The first step … (1 comments)
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seller: Return on Investment - A Wellesley, MA Case Study - 03/02/11 01:28 PM
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
Many times people ask me about trading up and buying a new home. The chart to the left speaks for itself, but let’s look at a couple who wants to move up but have stalled that decision because their home is not worth as much as they expected. Here’s how I helped them processed that information:
They purchased their home in Wellesley in 2005; the very height of the market for $600,000. … (0 comments)
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seller: Tax Credit for Door and Window Replacement - 02/23/11 02:30 PM
Tax Credit for Door and Window Replacement Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
The energy tax credit for homeowners, in place for two years, expired at the end of 2010, however a new energy tax credit took its place earlier this month that offers a credit for window and door replacement. Windows and doors are responsible for letting fresh air into a home, as well as the culprit for many an air leak. Replacing old, inefficient doors and … (0 comments)
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seller: Tax Benefits of Selling Wellesley, MA Real Estate - 02/16/11 09:36 AM
Tax Benefits of Selling Wellesley, MA Real Estate Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE.
There are tax benefits to selling real estate. Most people are aware of the tax benefits of home ownership and the ability to write off the mortgage interest paid when it comes to filing an annual tax return. In addition the tax laws regarding capital gains that are received when selling a home are in a home seller’s interests. If a home owner’s profit … (0 comments)
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seller: Selling Your Wellesley, MA Home? How Does it Look? - 01/26/11 12:54 PM
Selling Your Wellesley, MA Home? How Does it Look? Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
If you are selling your home you should pay careful attention to how it appears to the naked eye. While you certainly shouldn’t judge a book by its cover it is terribly hard not to when it comes to real estate, and a potential buyer’s first impression is everything. It is important to remember that the first impression begins with the exterior of your home. The curb … (1 comments)
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seller: Benefits of Home Ownership in Wellesley, MA - 01/12/11 01:35 PM
Benefits of Home Ownership in Wellesley, MA Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
Many people grow up assuming that they will own a home one day, and while the days of taking everything for granted may appear as days gone by, home ownership is a viable dream that has its benefits. Recent reports show that those who own a home are often more financially stable than those who have stuck to renting.
If you have been considering home ownership here are some … (0 comments)
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seller: Wellesley, MA Housing Market Will Stabilize, But Don't Expect a Boom - 01/08/11 08:48 PM
Wellesley, MA Housing Market Will Stabilize, but Don't Expect a Boom
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
According to the Boston Globe, the Massachusetts housing market will remain stable in 2011. This is good news with reservations.
Don't expect dramatic changes. " The climb will be slow and long. Home sales, which slowed significantly during the second half of 2010, should pick up slightly in the spring, but will still be restrained by tight credit, tougher lending standards, and lingering economic uncertainty. … (0 comments)
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seller: Popular Wellesley, MA Remodel Trends - 01/05/11 09:49 AM
Popular Wellesley, MA Remodel Trends Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
There are many popular remodel items which turn into trends for the home, and a recent list has been compiled of the most popular remodel items for 2011. The list includes many past favorites like bathrooms and decks, recent hits like going green, and, of course, popular color trends of today. Added to the list is how remodel items are paid for, pointing out the trend to pay in cash … (0 comments)
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seller: Renovating in Wellesley, MA? Think Bathrooms - 12/22/10 08:49 AM
Renovating in Wellesley, MA? Think Bathrooms Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
When considering renovating a home it is important to think about bathrooms. Bathrooms and kitchens have traditionally been important features when it comes to real estate and should not be overlooked when remodeling a home. From green fixtures like energy efficient shower-heads and low flow toilets, to environmental flooring options like bamboo, updating a bathroom can become an environmental issue as well as a design issue.
When remodeling a bathroom … (0 comments)
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seller: Home Inspection, Think About it Before Selling in Wellesley, MA - 11/23/10 09:19 AM
Home Inspection, Think About it Before Selling in Wellesley, MA Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
When it comes to a home inspection it could be something to consider before selling a home. While there are many people who perform an inspection before selling real estate, more often than not an inspection is performed as part of a contract. An inspection before a home even hits the market can save a lot of headache and money in the long run.
An … (3 comments)
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seller: Making Your Wellesley, MA Real Estate Stand Out - 11/09/10 01:35 PM
Making Your Wellesley, MA Real Estate Stand Out Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites.
If you are selling a home in the current market conditions it is necessary to make your real estate stand out from the pack. Short of lowering the price the way to attract buyers is to have an attractive property and in addition to a home’s appearance it must have a nice feel. The key to drawing in a buyer is to help the buyer feel comfortable … (0 comments)
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Christine Norcross
Wellesley,
MA
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