Andover’s Shawsheen Plaza Market Basket closed on Saturday.   During my last visit I couldn’t help but reflect on the thousands of times I shopped at that market.  I knew every shelf by memory and the employees were all familiar faces.  I’ve lived in Andover 27 years, so my trips to Andover’s Market Basket have evolved from … Continue reading Andover says farewell to Shawsheen Plaza Market Basket

School’s out and these hot, summer days are perfect for outdoor activities. Please be careful out there–especially when driving.  I often replace my gym routine with a morning run before heading to my RE/Max office in downtown Andover.  The roads I run along are in residential neighborhoods and if you know Andover you know that very few of … Continue reading School's out for summer in Andover and North Andover

Keeping your home ready for potential buyers to tour is not easy.  Homes that show well are so neat and tidy that it almost looks as though no one lives there.  There are no dishes in the sink, no shoes by the door, no newspapers on the coffee table. There aren’t even hairbrushes or toothpaste … Continue reading Present your Andover home to the market as though no one lives there….well almost…

Have you ever seen the phrase “sold as is” in a description of a home for sale? What exactly does that mean and why write it into the property description?  In my opinion all homes are offered for sale  in “as in condition.” While many sellers make repairs and improvements to their homes before listing them for sale … Continue reading So what does the phrase "sold as is" mean in an Andover real estate listing?

We closed!   98 Haverhill St. Unit B Andover, MA   Sold May 28 after only 57 days on the market.  Congratulations to the new home owner.  See what homes are selling in your neighborhood by logging on here!