plainville: Buying a Home in the Fall - 09/18/14 05:38 AM

 
Buying a Home in the Fall
 
When people think of a hot real estate market they usually think about the spring market but the fall is also a busy time for real estate and a great time to buy.  There are many benefits to buying a home in the fall:
 
 
·         Tax Breaks Buying a home towards the end of the year is a great way to get a tax break. Home buyers can deduct both mortgage interest and property taxes from gross income on their taxes. Buyers may also be able to deduct prepaid interest … (0 comments)

plainville: Question the Neighborhood Before You Buy - 08/06/14 07:40 AM
 
Question the Neighborhood Before You Buy
 
The time has come for you to buy a home, you have spent countless hours on the Internet searching for homes that fit your needs, the right number of bedrooms, the property taxes, the school district, your commute to work, etc., but there are some questions that you should be asking that you may not have considered and you probably will not find these answers in the property’s listing sheet.
 
In order to make a smart buying decision you will want to probe  a little deeper into the neighborhood’s crime rate, area … (3 comments)

plainville: Carbon Monoxide, the Invisible Killer - 07/21/14 07:34 AM
 
Carbon Monoxide, the Invisible Killer
 
Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the Invisible Killer because it is an undetectable poisonous gas; it has no taste, color, or odor. It poisons the body by removing oxygen in the blood stream causing suffocation. When you breathe CO in, it produces flu-like symptoms such as nausea, dizziness and fatigue.
 
While the leading cause of CO poisoning comes from heating equipment, it can come from cars, lawn mowers, snow blowers or generators running inside the garage, even with the door open. The majority of CO poisonings take place during the months … (0 comments)

plainville: How to be a better recycler - 07/07/14 07:52 AM
More and more people today are recycling. In fact, about three-quarters of people in the U.S. recycle but most don't know how to properly recycle.
 
 
 
Here are some great tips on how to be a smart recycler:
1. Remove the twist-off cap and ring from plastic bottles. The twist of off cap and ring are not recyclable. Bottles that arrive at recycling centers with the caps still on often are trashed.
2. Remove all food residues. Food waste adds impurities to products made from recycled materials, rendering them useless. So instead either clean out that pizza box or tear … (0 comments)

plainville: Enjoy local produce and eat fresh on the Attleboro area! - 06/11/14 02:10 AM
 
Enjoy local produce and eat fresh on the Attleboro area!

Spring and early summer means that Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and CSAs will once again be in full swing. Here in the North Attleboro-Attleboro area there is no shortage of places where you can purchase fresh local produce and support the local growers.
 
CSA, Community Supported Agriculture, is a prepaid subscription to a farm's produce for the season. Most CSAs give shareholders a weekly supply of veggies, herbs, fruits and sometimes even eggs and meat.
 
Farmers Markets
 
·         The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms, 491 Hickory … (2 comments)

plainville: Keys to a Successful Home Sale - 04/28/14 06:16 AM
 
Keys to a Successful Home Sale
 
 Now that the Spring market is finally here, it is time to get your house on the market. Currently in the Attleboro-North Attleboro area it is a “sellers” market with little inventory. A well-kept and a well-priced home does not last very long.
 
However, there are certain considerations that you must follow certain steps to ensure that your home sells quickly and for the price you desire.
 
You must actually “sell” your home three times: first to the real estate agents, then to a home buyer and finally, to an appraiser. … (0 comments)

plainville: Factors That Affect the Value of Your Home in Today’s Market - 04/28/14 03:47 AM
 
Factors That Affect the Value of Your Home in Today’s Market
 
Spring is the time to get your house on the market and here are several factors that can affect the value of your home in today’s market:
Location Location is the single most important factor in determining the value of your home. It’s the oldest cliché in the world, but it’s true.  When it comes to real estate, it’s all about location!  When it comes to homes, things like how good the schools are, crime rates, visual appeal of the neighborhood and noise or the smell of pollution can … (0 comments)