I was showing homes in Andover, North Andover and Boxford to a prospective buyer today.  One of the homes we visited was listed as a 4 bedroom home with 4 full baths.  It should come as no surprise to home sellers– and real estate agents for that matter– that buyers do count rooms, especially bed … Continue reading Selling your home? Over exagerating your home's features may backfire.

I visit many homes in Andover and the surrounding communities with finished basements.  Many of those basements have sleeping areas.  Sadly, I often come across basement areas that do not have an emergency exit.  Image a fire or similar emergency blocking the one and only exit from the basement—especially in the middle of the night when response time may be delayed! There … Continue reading Make sure your finished basement has an emergency exit

Trying to make sense of real estate news is like trying to make sense of regional weather or thunderstorm activity.  It may be raining downtown but sunny in your backyard.  The media would lead us to believe it is difficult to sell a home in today’s market and in today’s economy.  Yet year to date sales … Continue reading Home sale trends in the Andovers

Picture perfect! This pristine home is situated on a lovely level lot within walking distance to Sanborn School.  It is beautifully updated throughout, including the kitchen and baths, flooring, roof, furnace and central air conditioning.  The large family room features the home’s second fireplace–this one gas burning, built-in cabinets, cathedral ceilings and wiring for a … Continue reading Andover home for sale-picture perfect and new to the market!