Archive for January, 2009

Easy ways to increase the value of your home!

Friday, January 30th, 2009 Posted in Home Value, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Sellers | Comments Off

It often doesn't take much to increase the value of your home.  Experts agree that adding value to your home and property is not as costly as you may think. ... Read more..

Short sales—things to consider before buying.

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Short Sale | Comments Off

Yes, it's true...there are many homes in the Andover and North Andover area listed for sale as "short sales" and yes, purchasing a short sale may be a good opportunity ... Read more..

Keep Your Home Building Options Open With All Things Green

Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in Green living, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

Despite the current economy, the United States green building market is growing at a steady clip. Statistics show it at $49 billion for this year, a huge increase over the $10 billion dollars in ... Read more..

Easy Ways To Lower Your Energy Costs

Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in Home Maintanence, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

The recent ice storms we experienced in Andover, North Andover, Central Massachusetts and New Hampshire reminded us once again how much we rely on energy  in our everday lives.  Even a short ... Read more..

Improve The Air Quality In Your Home With These “Green” Ideas

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 Posted in Green living, Home Improvement, Home Maintanence, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Sellers | Comments Off

Many homeowners today are concerned about the quality of air in their homes, since we spend so much time indoors. Here are some ways that you can achieve superior air ... Read more..

Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Your Home-It’s the law in Massachusetts

Saturday, January 17th, 2009 Posted in Home Maintanence, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Massachusetts.  Most every person in this country knows the importance of installing and keeping their fire alarms properly maintained. What many people do not ... Read more..

Mortgage Rates Have Come Down–Should We Refinance?

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in Financing Options, Re-finance, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

When refinancing your mortgage, you must look at the big picture to see if it really makes financial sense for you. Since rates are at an all time low, many people ... Read more..

North Andover Single Family Home Sales 2008! The data is here.

Friday, January 9th, 2009 Posted in Market Data, North Andover | Comments Off

North Andover Single Family Home Sales Trends Now let's take a look at sales and sales trends for single family homes in North Andover, MA.  In North Andover the average sales price ... Read more..

Andover Single Family Home Sales — 2008 Market Data is Here!

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 Posted in Market Data | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_123" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Andover MA Single Family Home Sales Trends"][/caption] Andover Single Family Home Sales The media is full of economic news and housing and mortgage market reports.  To sort through ... Read more..

It’s the season for fireplaces! Some solutions to common problems.

Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

If you're like me, there's nothing like relaxing in front of a warm, crackling fire on a cold winter day. Here in Andover and North Andover a working wood burning ... Read more..