Below is a quick video from our expanding video library.  If you're a first time buyer, (or even a second time), see how comfortable you are with these common issues that we're often helping buyers with.  We discuss:

1) Mortgage costs

2) Betterments

3) Easements …

Board and Batten DIY Project Easy Trim Upgrade

There are lots of ways to do board and batten.  Board and Batten is a type of trim that is often found in dining rooms, on stairways, and in mudrooms.  It's not nearly as common as standard wainscoting, and …

That chill in the air means Fall is here!  While most of us want to be outside to enjoy the crisp air and the lovely colors from nature, there are some things to do before Big Bad Winter comes a-knocking.  

September

Check Your Furnace

• If you have oil …

Is 2019 A good time to buy a house?

If you're wondering if 2019 is a good time to buy a house, this is the post for you!  Let's take a look at the the risks and possibilities going forward. 

Home Prices

With home prices …

Should you Pre-pay Your 2018 Property Taxes to Save Money

As most people have heard, there are big tax changes coming in 2018.  Here's a brief overview of the changes that affect property taxes.  Be advised, I'm not a licensed accountant, or tax advisor, and everyone …

Home Staging Tricks

We all know that getting the most for your properties involves getting it looking "right" for the market.  But what do we mean when we talk about that?  Well, for most of us, there is a difference between how we "live" in a house and …

Decluttering Your Home for a Future Sale

As you get ready to sell your home, there are a couple of big projects that await you.  No, I'm not talking about replacing the carpet in the living room, and I'm not talking about the mismatched appliances that reside in …

Here are some tips for both Landlords and Tenants. These are good tips for any state, except were noted as Massachusetts Only.

Top 10 Lease Tips for Landlords or Lessors

1. Know your lease!  You can get copies of standard lease forms everywhere.  But …

What is a Heat Pump?

A heat pump is a mechanical-compression cycle refrigeration system that can heat a controlled space, or be reversed and cool the same space. Typically, there are two components to a heat pump system: an indoor unit called an air handler (which circulates air in the …