Archive for October, 2009

Sellers–make your buyers wish they could stay for dinner!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Posted in Andover Real Estate, Sellers | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_955" align="alignright" width="302" caption="Set the stage for buyers"][/caption] Every Tuesday morning in Andover and North Andover the realtors  tour the homes which are new to the market.  This week upon entering ... Read more..

Fall in the Andovers

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Andover Real Estate | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_944" align="alignright" width="132" caption="Fall in Andover"][/caption] 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 ... Read more..

Will you remember to renew your Massachusetts vehicle registration?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Posted in Andover Community News | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_936" align="alignright" width="161" caption="Don't forget to register your vehicle"][/caption] I don't know about you but I have enough things to remember every day.  In a cost saving move the state ... Read more..

Looking for a condo north of Boston?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in Buyers, Condominiums, First-time homebuyers | Comments Off

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 ... Read more..

Is this really how the mortgage meltdown began?

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in Mortgages | Comments Off

It is important to chose your real estate advisor carefully! Read more..

Will the tax credit be extended?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Buyers | Comments Off

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 ... Read more..

Celebrate Andover Day

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Andover Community News | Comments Off

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. Read more..

Home energy and heating

Friday, October 9th, 2009 Posted in Green living, Home Maintanence | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_878" align="alignleft" width="220" caption="Save on home heating costs"][/caption] I had an oil delivery yesterday...a reminder that its the time of year when we put away our summer clothes, sandals and ... Read more..

Home staging is key in today’s market

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 Posted in Sellers | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="214" caption="Staging a home prepares it for the potential buyer's eye"][/caption] The Andover and North Andover real estate market may be improving but that doesn't mean that selling real ... Read more..

Andover North Andover Market Update

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Market Data | Comments Off

 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 ... Read more..