real estate: How to Increase Your Stoughton Home Value : Energy Costs - 02/13/14 11:26 PM
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real estate: How to Increase Your Stoughton Home Value : Bathrooms - 02/09/14 01:38 AM
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real estate: How to Increase Your Easton Home's Value : Paint and Carpets - 02/08/14 04:17 AM
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real estate: Short sales how long do they really take? - 06/16/11 04:53 AM
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidalia-Mendonca-Matukas/1384876351 Friend me on facebook … (0 comments)

real estate: Moving money or having money given as a Gift - 10/14/10 07:04 AM
If you are going to transfer money or borrow money to make the purchase of your home you need to do so well before the closing.  I am in a sitation right now where a buyer waited until the last minute to transfer money from an out of state account.  What they didn't know was that the bank requires the money to sit in the account for 5 business days before it can be released.  Now the sale is delayed because if this error.  Also, if you are having money gifted to you from family make sure to disclose this at … (1 comments)

real estate: Should You Hire An Attorney When Buying or Selling a Home? - 10/13/10 05:51 AM
When buying or selling a home is it important to have an attorney represent you? What is the purpose and how can it help keep you protected? Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMa... http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidali... Friend me on facebook … (0 comments)

real estate: Need local businesses to share with my clients. - 06/09/10 08:41 AM
Need local businesses to share with my clients.  
I am looking to incorporate a video blog into my business.  In this blog, I am looking to interview local business owners and school principals.  Why you may ask?  I want to share this blog with my clients when they are looking to make a move.  Often times, my buyers and sellers ask me for recommendations for everything from local restaurants, to information about the schools, great hair salons and good handy men.  So, who do you know that has a local business of ANY type, that I could contact,that  would be … (0 comments)

real estate: Foreclosure Doesn’t Have to Happen to You - 06/03/10 07:56 AM
If your home is at risk of foreclosure, you don't have to panic. There are many ways to ease the difficult situation, and one may be right for you. The country has seen a recent spike in foreclosures and defaults. As a result, in addition to new legislature, lenders have been more willing to work with distressed borrowers to help keep them in their homes. If you or someone you know is in this unfortunate situation or may be soon, now is the time to act.  Here are a few options :
Reinstate your mortgage Sell the property~ as a short … (0 comments)

real estate: Home Sales for Plymouth County - 03/23/10 06:24 AM
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real estate: Home Sales for Norfolk County - 03/23/10 06:22 AM
 
 
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.homesbycidalia.com
781-389-7252
Cidalia@kw.com
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real estate: Home Sales for the Past 30 days in Plymouth County Massachusetts - 02/18/10 05:52 AM
 
 
Here is what is happening for home sales in Plymouth County Market in Massachusetts in the past 30 days! 
This will be a service that I will provide monthly.  If you know anyone that would prefer a report for a specific town please let me know.  I would be happy to help or they can visit my web at www.homesbycidalia.com and click on the sold homes icon.  It is free, easy and takes minutes.
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real estate: Tips for buyers looking to purchase a home. - 11/20/08 05:59 AM
The seven Don'ts of Mortgage Funding
 
1. Dont' change your employment status.
2. Don't make any major purchases (cars, furniture, home theater, vacations, etc).
3. Don't increase your credit card debt or miss any payments.
4. Don't change bank accounts or make undisclosed large deposits.
5. Don't apply for a credit card, co-sign a loan or make undisclosed large deposits.
6. Don't spend money you have set aside for closing - not any, not ever.
7. Don't delay in providing all paperwork asked for by the mortgage company.
 
SECURE THE HOME -CLOSE ON THE HOME
 
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
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real estate: Just Sold in Easton and for Full Price! - 11/04/08 06:38 AM
Just Sold !
Pretty and charming Colonial with a fantastic yard on a wooded lot with lots of room. Home has a beautiful first floor with hardwood floors, sparkling kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and gorgeous cabinets. Three bedrooms with beautiful wide pine floors and large closets, including spacious double closets in master bedroom. Oversized bathroom shows well with light and bright feeling. Open floor plan.
                                  
 
For more information on this or any other property please call me at 781-389-7252 or e-mail at Cidalia@kw.com
 
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
Cidalia@kw.com
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
781-389-7252
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real estate: How do you impress a potential client or when networking in 60 seconds? - 05/07/08 11:32 AM
 A few thoughts on networking from you local Brockton Real Estate Specialist.
How do you present yourself in 60 seconds and make it impactfull?  Here are a few basic tips that often many of us overlook.
 Introduce yourself clearly and concisely.  Though this may seem obvios, it is oftn overlooked or done poorly.  First, say your name and company, then ask for the same of your listener.Be specific about your line of work. Don't say " I am a Realtor"  be specific "I specilize in residential sales in the local area ."Organize your introduction. Prepare a 15 second opening statement that describes what … (5 comments)

real estate: How A Realtor Prices Your Home To Sell - 01/09/08 12:20 AM
I recently spoke to a few past client and fututre cl;ient and the biggest question in their minds was what I do to discover the price of their home that will make it sell.  Well here goes....
Okay, you and your significant other have decided to sell your house and move.  You contact a Realtor to pay your home a visit and price it for the market.  Now what? 
Most home sellers do not jump up and down with joy when they hear how much the Realtor believes their house is worth.  Why is this?  One reason and one reason only.  Emotions!  … (0 comments)

real estate: Great Opportunity to be a Homeowner - 11/26/07 06:52 AM
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real estate: SOLD in 55 days for FULL price. - 11/19/07 07:44 AM
Do you have a property that needs a JUST SOLD sign on the yard? Call me today so that I can show you the success I have shpown other clients including the homeowner of the property at 242 Sinclair Road in Brockton.
 We closed on this home today.  On the market for 55 days asking 190K sold for 190K.
Know anyone that I can help call me at 781-389-7252 or e-mail Cidalia@kw.com
 
Look forward to hearing from you.
 
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
Keller Williams Realty
781-389-7252
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Cidalia@kw.com
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real estate: 200 Van Buren Taunton Be Home for the Holidays - 11/19/07 07:35 AM
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real estate: Looking for Demographics in the South Shore Area? - 11/11/07 10:22 AM
Looking for Specific Demographics in the Southeastern Area?
If you are looking for specific demographic information on Brockton or any area in the South Shore zip codes, go to http://www.zipskinny.com/ and simply put in the zip code you are curious about to get information. If you relocating and do not know the zip codes for this area here they are:Brockton02301,02302Stoughton02072South Easton02375Norton02766Mansfield02048you may also visit http://www.usps.com/ for other zip codes.Enjoy, this is a cool website!Cidalia Mendonca MAtukashttp://www.homesbycidalia.com/781-389-7252Cidalia@kw.com … (0 comments)

real estate: Top 11 Reasons A Seller Should Market Their Home During The Holidays! - 10/30/07 11:36 AM
Top 11 Reasons A Seller Should Market Their Home During the Holidays!
11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low!10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year!9. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays!8. January is traditionally the … (5 comments)