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Posted on 05/30/2021

Image by Have a Nice Day Photo from Shutterstock The home you've been searching for is on the market, and now you’re ready to buy it. But can you afford it? How do you know? The internet is filled with mortgage calculators to help you determine what your mortgage payment will be. You simply plug in the numbers...

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Posted on 05/23/2021

How Zoning Can Impact the Buying Decision

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay A neighborhood is a neighborhood. And a business district is a business district, right? Unfortunately, it's not so cut and dry. There are actually nine major zoning types in most areas. And these can impact things like home use, home value, and property taxes. Zoning can change over time. Let's explore the five...

Posted on 05/16/2021

Time to Remove that Wood Paneling?

Photo by Prawny via Pixabay Circa 1965, having beautiful wood paneling was the envy of the neighborhood. It was like bringing the outdoors in. But 50-60 years later, it usually just makes a room seem dark and dated unless you live in a log cabin. In most cases, you can remove the paneling and paint the drywall underneath....

Posted on 05/09/2021

Common Problems with HVAC Units

Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay If you own a home with an HVAC unit you may replace filters every once in a while but the maintenance needed for the long-term health of the system is a little more involved. If not identified early, small issues can compound over time and become quite costly to remedy. The most common...

Posted on 05/02/2021

Rural Land: Developing Outside of the City

Photo by RTImages via Shutterstock Buying raw land with the intent to build can be exciting, but there are many things to consider before you make the purchase final. Building requirements: From soil type, building setback requirements, electrical accessibility, well drilling, sewer placement and everything in between, learn what needs to be done and planned before beginning the...

Posted on 04/25/2021

Location over Size when Searching for a Home?

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay When it comes to selecting a home, every situation is a little different. Do you purchase a house because of its size or is the location more important? Both factors play a crucial role in determining your choice, but the unique details in your life can help you decide which is more...

Posted on 05/20/2021

Video Tour - 1 Walnut St, Bellingham, MA 02019

Welcome Home! This Spacious 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Colonial Has Been Lovingly Maintained By It's Original Owners! Be Greeted Upon Arrival By the Charming Farmer's Porch & Enter Into a Bright, Sunny 2-Story Foyer. Imagine Relaxing on Cozy Winter Nights in the Fireside Family Room, or Enjoying Home Cooked Meals in the Spacious Eat-In Kitchen with Wood Cabinetry & Breakfast Bar. Classic Spindle Staircase Leads Upstairs to 4 Sizable Bedrooms, One Currently Being Used as a Home Office, Full Bath, and Master Bedroom Including Walk-In Closet & Master Bath with Double Vanity. Slider Access Through Family Room Opens Out to Inviting...

Posted on 05/20/2021

1 Walnut St, Bellingham, MA 02019 is now new to the market!

Welcome Home! This Spacious 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Colonial Has Been Lovingly Maintained By It's Original Owners! Be Greeted Upon Arrival By the Charming Farmer's Porch & Enter Into a Bright, Sunny 2-Story Foyer. Imagine Relaxing on Cozy Winter Nights in the Fireside Family Room, or Enjoying Home Cooked Meals in the Spacious Eat-In Kitchen with Wood Cabinetry & Breakfast Bar. Classic Spindle Staircase Leads Upstairs to 4 Sizable Bedrooms, One Currently Being Used as a Home Office, Full Bath, and Master Bedroom Including Walk-In Closet & Master Bath with Double Vanity. Slider Access Through Family Room Opens Out to Inviting...

Posted on 05/05/2021

Lot 2a 5 Frontier Lane, Millis, MA 02054 is now new to the market!

NEW CONSTRUCTION IS BACK AT SOUTHEND FARM IN MILLIS!! Turn Your Vision Into Reality By Building a Brand New Custom Dream Home in desirable neighborhood near Sherborn line! The Foundation Is In For This Sprawling 9 Room / 4 Bedroom & 3.5 Bath / Colonial Layout - That Can Be Easily Customized - with Unique Open Floor Plan. Design Features Dual Level Master Bedroom Suites, 2-Story Lofted Family Room, Custom Kitchen Design & Mill Work, Hardwood Flooring, Walk-Out Basement w/ Roughed-In Bathroom & 3-Car Attached Garage - Including Staircase for Potential Expansion & Bonus Room Above - Plus Natural Gas & Town Water! Come Look...

Posted on 05/01/2021

Another Property Sold - 29 Acorn Place 29, Millis, MA 02054

RESERVE TODAY...PHASE 1 IS 90% SOLD OUT AND TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR PHASE 2 !!! MANY beautiful upgrades included...SIMPLIFIED LIVING with all 1st floor Master Bedroom and peaceful setting with all homes backing up to wooded forest... WELCOME TO ACORN PLACE - A NEW RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ADULT COMMUNITY. (Directions: Acorn Street to Pearl Street to end of Culdesac to Acorn Place) Beautiful Country setting on 25 acres with two private villages and 2000+sf with custom home designs all have spacious 1st floor living area's that include a Master Bedroom and full bath with walk-in shower and double vanity, two story vaulted Family Room with...

Posted on 04/27/2021

Another Property Sold - 32 Acorn Place 32, Millis, MA 02054

RESERVE TODAY...PHASE 1 IS 90% SOLD OUT AND TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR PHASE 2 !!! MANY beautiful upgrades included...SIMPLIFIED LIVING with all 1st floor Master Bedroom and peaceful setting with all homes backing up to wooded forest... WELCOME TO ACORN PLACE - A NEW RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ADULT COMMUNITY. (Directions: Acorn Street to Pearl Street to end of Culdesac to Acorn Place) Beautiful Country setting on 25 acres with two private villages and 2000+sf with custom home designs all have spacious 1st floor living area's that include a Master Bedroom and full bath with walk-in shower and double vanity, two story vaulted Family Room with...

Posted on 04/21/2021

36 Acorn Place 36, Millis, MA 02054 now has a new price of $559,900!

RESERVE TODAY...PHASE 1 IS 95% SOLD OUT AND TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR PHASE 2 !!! MANY beautiful upgrades included...SIMPLIFIED LIVING with all 1st floor Master Bedroom and peaceful setting with all homes backing up to wooded forest... WELCOME TO ACORN PLACE - A NEW RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ADULT COMMUNITY. (Directions: Acorn Street to Pearl Street to end of Culdesac to Acorn Place) Beautiful Country setting on 25 acres with two private villages and 2000+sf with custom home designs all have spacious 1st floor living area's that include a Master Bedroom and full bath with walk-in shower and double vanity, two story vaulted Family Room with...