hopkinton ma real estate: Updating Your Light Switches
- 12/21/13 11:29 PM
Odds are, you don't give your electrical outlets and switches much thought beyond safety and an occasional surge protector purchase. However, many new kinds of switches and outlets are now on the market, any one of which could be a major boost to your home's convenience and ambiance, and could even make your home a little more fun to be in. USB Outlets - Many of our cell-phones, laptops, tablets, and other personal electronic devices utilize a USB port for charging purposes. With the addition of an outlet with a built-in USB port, the days of trying to find room to charge … (8 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Composting, A popular way to save money and be eco-friendly
- 12/02/13 10:20 PM
Composting is becoming a more and more popular way to save money and be more eco-friendly. There are many reasons to compost but some of the most enticing are it costs next to nothing, and if you're a gardener or have any landscaping at all, your compost pile will save you money. Compost can be used instead of expensive fertilizer and because you are reusing your yard waste you might be able to save on municipal trash removal costs. Here are some easy tips on how to get started composting: Storage You may decide to go with either an open or … (1 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Real Estate agents Responsibility to Their Client
- 11/24/13 12:31 AM
If you are a buyer or a seller in a real estate transaction and represented by an agent, that agent owes you fiduciary duties or loyalty. Often times agency is contracted (also known as express agency) but other times it can be implied. In any case, there is an acronym to remember those duties: OLD CAR. They are: Obedience: The agent must obey their client's instructions. As long as their instructions are not illegal and are in accordance with the contract. Loyalty: The agent must be loyal to their client and keep their best interests ahead of those of any other … (2 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Mistakes to Avoid As a First-Time Home Buyer
- 11/18/13 04:18 AM
When a first-time home buyer begins hunting for the prize that has to serve both as a satisfactory home base and a solid investment, most feel a mixture of excitement (a home is a landmark achievement!) and maybe just a touch of apprehension. Like any expense you’ve never encountered before, it’s appropriate to take extra care the first time out — and to pay attention to what experience teaches. Along those lines, here are some mistakes that are easy for a first-time home buyer to make. Fortunately, they’re also easy to sidestep:
1. Waiting for a better rate Adjustable rates may well … (0 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Selling Your Home This Winter Can Yield Advantages
- 11/12/13 05:43 AM
When you step outside and feel a crisp chill in the air, you know it: winter is on the way. If events have so ordered themselves that you find yourself selling your home in during the winter months, you’re probably aware that it is not the preferred real estate season. Prospects are less likely to be out and about touring properties when the weather can interfere; the holidays take huge chunks out of everybody’s schedule (not to mention the havoc wreaked on family budgets) — plus, the aura of optimism that arrives at springtime won’t arrive until far in the future… … (0 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Avoid A Low Home Appraisal
- 11/09/13 09:59 PM
A house needs to be sold three times when it is on the market. First it needs to be sold to other agents so they will want to show and sell the home. Second it needs to be sold to buyers and lastly to the appraiser. Even if the buyer is willing to pay a certain price for a home they usually need a mortgage. That means it is actually the bank who is buying the home. The bank wants to protect their investment so they do an appraisal. When the appraisal comes back low or as an under-appraisal deals can fall apart. … (4 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Pets and Staging Your Home
- 11/03/13 06:33 AM
Staging your home for potential buyers can be quite the hassle. You may start moving your furniture around spontaneously, or become tense when your children or spouse make messes in a room that you just prepped for show. With all of the planning that one can put into making their home shine, one crucial step in home staging is often overlooked: your family pet. For the sake of simplicity, I will outline a few things that you must keep in mind when cleaning up after your pet in a home for sale. Pet presence - For obvious reasons, some pets can't … (1 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Milford MA, Real Estate Market Report 2013
- 05/07/13 10:34 PM
Milford MA, Real Estate Market Report 2012 vs 2013 yr to date Single Family Homes The Milford market is Very Active, sales are up, prices are up and inventory is low More Milford Stats Click- What's my Milford MA Homes value in today's market? If you would like an analysis of how this relates to your real estate needs and Price range- Call John 508 625-0059 Don’t forget, you can stay on top of Metro West real estate with my FREE monthly newsletter and market updates! The Market Insider report is also free … (0 comments)
hopkinton ma real estate: Hopkinton MA Cottage by the lake
- 04/20/12 01:19 AM
Updated Hopkinton Cottage near Lake Home Photos Local Schools JUST LISTED Courtesy: John Savignano Remax Executive Realty 508-625-0059 johnsavi@metrowestareahomes.com Licensed In: Massachusetts 73 Hillcrest Drive Hopkinton, MA 01748 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms : 1 (1 full) List Price: $150,000 Living Area Approx : 396 cute 1 bedroom cottage with fiinished basement. new roof, vinyl siding. Nice level lot, walk to lake and trails. Feature List: MLS#: 71369761 PropertyType: Single-Family Home Lot Size: 0.17 Lot Size: 7,405 sqft Stories: 1 story with basement Heating: Hot Water Exterior Walls: Siding (Alum/Vinyl) … (1 comments)
Odds are, you don't give your electrical outlets and switches much thought beyond safety and an occasional surge protector purchase. However, many new kinds of switches and outlets are now on the market, any one of which could be a major boost to your home's convenience and ambiance, and could even make your home a little more fun to be in.
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