Archive for March, 2009

Thinking of selling your home? How To Keep Your House Pet-Friendly…Not Pet-Dirty

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 Posted in Home Improvement, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, pet-friendly home | Comments Off

They really are our best friends...those pets of ours.  When your home is on the market remember there are buyers who have never owned a pet or who may have allergies ... Read more..

It’s Spring and Time to Improve Your Home’s Landscaping

Friday, March 27th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

It's finally spring in Andover!  While winter in New England is breathtakingly beautiful...let's face it---it's also long!   As the early spring blossums appear on our trees and touches of green ... Read more..

Home Improvements That Will Give You The Highest Returns on Your Investment

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Every home needs maintenance repairs over time, but if you are putting your house on the market you may want to know the top four places to put your money ... Read more..

Key Points Of Interest On Obama’s Foreclosure-Prevention Plan

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 Posted in Foreclosure, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

   Market research shows that more than half of the homeowners who are struggling to meet their monthly mortgage payments never contact their bank to investigate possible foreclosure prevention options.  Yet ... Read more..

Interesting And Creative Ways To Help Sell Your Home in Andover and North Andover!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Sellers | Comments Off

Putting your house on the market is always a challenge in that you must look for ways to make it the most appealing it can be to potential buyers. Beyond ... Read more..

Simple Ways to Save Money On Your Energy Bills

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 Posted in Energy Savings, Home Improvement, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

If you've lived in Andover as long as I have you've noticed the steady rise in energy costs over the years. Here are some simple and inexpensive ways to help ... Read more..

Save Energy Bills…Part II…right now, right here in Andover and North Andover!

Friday, March 13th, 2009 Posted in Energy Savings, Home Improvement, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

Most people purchase window treatments, such as heavy drapes, blinds or shutters to complete the look they want to establish on the inside of their home. But curtains, drapes, blinds ... Read more..

First time homebuyer tax credit is great news for buyers AND sellers!

Friday, March 6th, 2009 Posted in Buyers, Mortgages, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Tax Credit | Comments Off

The new $8000 tax credit for first time homebuyers isn't just good news for homebuyers.  It's great news for home sellers as well.  First time homebuyers taking advantage of this ... Read more..

Building wealth through homeownership.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 Posted in Home Value, North Andover, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Uncategorized | Comments Off

According the the National Association of Realtors, on average, home equity accounts for 60% of a family's net worth.  Also, the National Association of Realtors, historical data shows that home ... Read more..

First time home buyers take note–the new tax credit bill is for you!

Monday, March 2nd, 2009 Posted in Andover, Mortgages, North Andover, Tax Credit | Comments Off

First time home buyers, this is your opportunity.  Not only are home prices down and mortgage rates at historic lows but now you can take advantage of the new federal ... Read more..