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Posted on 01/10/2022

Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Sweat Equity

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 01/03/2022

3 Shelf Trends You Can DIY

No matter the time or place, storage will always be in style. Finding attractive and efficient ways to use your space is an essential part of interior design and can even serve as its own decorative element. Wall shelving is a time-tested way to clear up floor space and add aesthetic appeal and as small spaces become more...

Posted on 12/27/2021

How to Reduce Risk When Selling With a Land Contract

Land contracts can be an excellent alternative to a traditional mortgage, both for the buyer and seller. The seller assumes the role of the lender and gets regular payments from the buyer while still holding the property title. There are many advantages both for buyer and seller; but from the seller's perspective, land contracts also come with some...

Home Seller

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Posted on 12/20/2021

4 Living Room Renovation Ideas

There are many things to consider when planning a home renovation, from the smallest projects to complete overhauls. In particular, if you’re thinking about renovating your living room it might seem like the possibilities are endless. Depending on whether your priority is adding more space or changing up the style, here are some ideas to get you started....

Contractors

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Posted on 12/19/2021

Waltham, MA Real Estate Market Update 12/19/2021

Click here to view Waltham, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 12/13/2021

6 Quick Tips for Choosing the Right Color Scheme for Your Home

Image by Bronisław Dróżka from Pixabay The colors you choose for different rooms can have a major impact on how your house looks overall. With so many color schemes to choose from, how can you decide which ones would work best for your home? Part of this comes down to your personal preferences, but there are other factors...

Posted on 12/06/2021

Building a Custom Home: Pros and Cons

Image by Ulrich Wechselberger from Pixabay How do you know if it’s better to buy or to build? There are many factors to take into consideration when trying to decide which direction to take. The most popular reasons to build a house are the freedom of customization and the lower ongoing maintenance costs, but these benefits can also...

Posted on 11/29/2021

Try These Rustic Farmhouse DIY Ideas

Rustic farmhouse style celebrates all things natural and comfortable. While relatively uncomplicated, the style does shine through decorative accessories and larger pieces. Here we’ll go over some ideas for DIY projects you can do to enhance or add the rustic farmhouse style to your interior spaces. Dress Up an Old Ladder Ladders are a popular trend in interior...

Decoration

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Posted on 11/22/2021

How to Preserve Flowers For Art

Unfortunately, flowers don’t last forever. However, you can still enjoy their color and beauty long after their time by preserving the blooms. Pressing flowers is a longstanding technique for drying and preserving flowers and can make a great starting point for a unique art piece. Here are some expert tips for pressing flowers you can enjoy as art...

Posted on 12/18/2021

Video Tour - 128 Summer St 2, Watertown, MA 02472

Townhouse style second and third floor unit. Second floor features an updated eat in kitchen with s/s appliances , full bath, living room with ornamental fireplace which opens out to a relaxing & entertaining rear deck, 2 good size bedrooms. Third floor features a third bedroom, an office and a huge unfinished attic space for lots of storage. Unit comes with 2 tandem off street parking spots. Just steps away from Watertown Sq, Minutes away from Storrow Drive and Mass Pike. The ideal location to everything. Won't Last. First/ Last/ One month fee. No...

Posted on 12/18/2021

128 Summer St 2, Watertown, MA 02472 is now new to the market!

Townhouse style second and third floor unit. Second floor features an updated eat in kitchen with s/s appliances , full bath, living room with ornamental fireplace which opens out to a relaxing & entertaining rear deck, 2 good size bedrooms. Third floor features a third bedroom, an office and a huge unfinished attic space for lots of storage. Unit comes with 2 tandem off street parking spots. Just steps away from Watertown Sq, Minutes away from Storrow Drive and Mass Pike. The ideal location to everything. Won't Last. First/ Last/ One month fee. No...

Posted on 11/21/2021

Video Tour - 128 Summer St #2, Watertown, MA 02472

Townhouse style second and third floor unit in an owner occupied home. Second floor features an updated eat in kitchen with s/s appliances , full bath, living room with ornamental fireplace which opens out to a relaxing & entertaining rear deck, 2 good size bedrooms. Third floor features a third bedroom, an office and a huge unfinished attic space for lots of storage. Unit comes with 2 tandem off street parking spots. Just steps away from Watertown Sq, Minutes away from Storrow Drive and Mass Pike. The ideal location to everything. Won't Last. First/ Last/ One month fee. No...