Experts agree that adding value to your home and property is not as costly as you may think. There are many simple ways to add value that you can even do yourself without the help of a professional.
The first and most popular is paint. We all know how either the exterior of a home or [...]

Other descriptions for short sale listings might be described with the phrases ”subject to bank approval” or “subject to lien-holder approval” or “as-is”. Rarely will you see “short sale”, so it’s best to be armed with some crucial information about short sales before considering buying one.

In this type of transaction there is an additional party involved besides the buyer and [...]

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 2005. Experts are speculating that number could triple by 2013.
One green builder has a very smart plan: to focus on building green homes for the [...]

Since there are several easy ways to cut your home energy costs, what better time to start implementing them than right now? You may have already heard many of these tips repeated by experts, but they are tried and true and really do help you save.

Washer and Dryer Use: By simply by changing the temperature [...]

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 quality while improving your family’s respiratory health. This is what you can do, moving from room to room.

Basement: Since the furnace is in this space, you must [...]

Most every person in this country knows the importance of installing and keeping their fire alarms properly maintained. What many people do not yet know is just how important it is to install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in their homes as well. Every year in our country approximately two hundred people die from carbon [...]

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 are considering it. Here are some ways to help you decide if it will benefit you or not.
If you have plans to pay off your [...]

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 of single family homes dropped by only 1.4% when compared to sales in 2007 AND interestly the median sale price for a single family home … Continue reading North Andover Single Family Home Sales 2008! The data is here.

Andover Single Family Home Sales The media is full of economic news and housing and mortgage market reports.  To sort through all the information in the news and to add some historical perspective current home values and sales trends for Andover, MA I prepared this chart.  I think its a great tool to help understand the Andover housing market. Notice that sales prices … Continue reading Andover Single Family Home Sales — 2008 Market Data is Here!

When the cold weather season begins, nothing is more enjoyable than sitting in front of a warm, crackling fire. Not only does it warm the body, but it also adds wonderful atmosphere for any occasion that simply cannot be duplicated. If problems with your chimney are getting in the way of your enjoyment of this small pleasure, please read on [...]