Every Tuesday morning in Andover and North Andover the realtors  tour the homes which are new to the market.  This week upon entering the dining room in one of these homes, I said to myself, “gee, I’d like to stay for dinner.”   The home was in excellent condition, neat, clean and nicely decorated.  The dining room table … Continue reading Sellers–make your buyers wish they could stay for dinner!

Why do we love this season? A picture tells it all. This is peak color for foliage in the Andover area…the air is crisp, the apples and pumpkins are harvested and the kids are planning their Halloween parties and costume attire. If you know someone who wants to relocate to the Andover area send them this link … Continue reading Fall in the Andovers

I don’t know about you but I have enough things to remember every day.  In a cost saving move the state of Massachusetts will no longer be mailing you those helpful reminders to renew your automobile registration.  Fear not, however, you can sign up for the registry’s electronic reminder service.  Why take the chance of … Continue reading Will you remember to renew your Massachusetts vehicle registration?

Turnkey! Bright, sunny and beautifully maintained both indoors and out this 2 bedroom condominium has much to offer. Appealing floor plan, private deck, plenty of windows,central air conditioning, new windows,ample closet and storage space, in-unit laundry and detached garage all conveniently located near shopping, schools and highways. Great location, terrific value offered  at $199,000.  Search … Continue reading Looking for a condo north of Boston?

It is important to chose your real estate advisor carefully!

People ask me everyday whether or not the tax credit for first time homebuyers will be extended.  There has be a considerable effort in the House to get the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit extended, as well as expanded.  Last week the House passed a bill extending the $8,000 tax credit into next year for … Continue reading Will the tax credit be extended?

Rescheduled for this Saturday October 17 — let’s hope the weather cooperates this time. Come celebrate the new downtown Andover. Click here for a full list of the day’s activities.

I had an oil delivery yesterday…a reminder that its the time of year when we put away our summer clothes, sandals and flip flops and start wearing jackets and sweaters.  Every night without a hard frost means one more day of flowers and perhaps another fresh tomato or two from the garden.  And yes, I confess, there  … Continue reading Home energy and heating

The Andover and North Andover real estate market may be improving but that doesn’t mean that selling real estate still isn’t  tough in today’s competive market. The key to successfully selling your home is to make it stand above the rest.  That’s why many real estate companies and home owners have hired staging companies to help market their homes.  Empty homes … Continue reading Home staging is key in today's market

 As we enter the final quarter of 2009 and we read so much about the national and regional real estate markets I’d like to share a snapshot of the current real estate market here in Andover and North Andover.                ANDOVER – NORTH ANDOVER MARKET SNAPSHOT OCTOBER 4,2009   … Continue reading Andover North Andover Market Update