Spring Ahead and Test Your Smoke Detectors Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend – Sunday, March 11 at 2AM to be exact. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour. This is also a great time to install fresh batteries and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. To test smoke detectors, simply press and hold the alarm’s “test” button. It will beep or ring loudly if it is working properly. National studies show that as many as 20 percent of alarms do not work properly due to being worn or missing batteries. Studies also show that (3 comments)
RE/MAX EARNS HIGHEST RANKINGS FOR BUYER/SELLER SATISFACTION
In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Home Buyer/Seller Study released in July 2011, buyers and sellers awarded RE/MAX the highest rankings in customer satisfaction. It’s clear that RE/MAX Associates are the ones consumers trust most to guide them through one of the most challenging real estate markets ever seen in the United States. Dave Liniger, RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder says, “I want to personally thank and congratulate every one of you for contributing to this prestigious recognition. It truly reflects your professional excellence, your enthusiasm for education, your (1 comments)
Free Children's Magic Show - Milford, MA - Friday, January 27 Michael Shain, founder and chairperson of Thanks to Yanks, announces another event that pays tribute to and honors the sacrifices that military families make on a daily basis. On Sunday, Jauary 29, a free family children's magic show featuring Ed Popielarczyk will take place at The Stacy Middle School Auditorium in Milford, MA. All families with children are welcome to attent this event at no charge. The doors open at 12:45PM. Tickets are free, but limited, and need to be reserved by noon on Friday, January 27 by emailing (0 comments)
Massachusetts Metrowest Area Offers Top Ranking Schools What better place to live than in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts? Three Metrowest towns recently placed in the top 25 “Best Public High Schools” according to Boston Magazine. Hopkinton was ranked #24, Holliston was ranked #21, and Westborough came in at #18 of the best public high schools in Massachusetts. These and other high ranking high schools offer students unprecedented opportunities to excel in academics and in life beyond the classroom. In order to rank Massachusetts schools, the most recent data available on area schools was gathered. Mean scores (1 comments)
In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Home Buyer/Seller Study, RE/MAX was the Award Recipient in both the Buyer and Seller categories in customer satisfaction. Trust in RE/MAX and RE/MAX agents is crucial when it comes to navigating and negotiating the current real estate market. I am proud to say I am a RE/MAX agent, and would be pleased to serve you, your friends and your families regarding real estate transactions. Let me show you what the McBride Team and RE/MAX can accomplish for you.
Whether you are selling your home during the summer, or just want to enjoy your back yard during the summer months, now is the time to do a little maintenance. Check to make sure weeds haven’t taken over the garden – do a little weed plucking if necessary. Has the deck become caked with pollen? Just take a minute to blow off the deck for a fresh, clean look. On a larger scale, inspect the outside of your home. Does it need painting this year – or maybe next year? Make a plan to keep the house fresh (2 comments)
Is your house on the market right now - in the dog days of summer? In order for your home to show in the best possible light, make sure the temperature is comfortable for all showings and open houses. If you are on vacation, ask your agent to run over and turn on the air conditioning before a showing. A stuffy, hot home that causes buyers to sweat the minute they enter is up there on the list of turn-offs. Turn up the heat in the winter, and turn on the A/C in the summer. You want your buyers (3 comments)
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