Andover Real Estate

What’s happening in our local real estate markets

By Paulette Zuena | Published: May 1, 2012

New feature!  Wondering what the housing trends are in our local market?  Introducing my new Housing Trends newsletter. PAULETTE’S ANDOVER HOUSING TRENDS NEWSLETTER  

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Andover Home for sale

By Paulette Zuena | Published: April 19, 2012

You’ll love the space and floor plan of this expanded ranch. The large family room, private landscaped yard, inground pool, and a floor plan that moves smoothly from room to room make this home a must see. Intown location, newer roof, newer heating system and move-in condition. Located at 5 Tanglewood Way in Andover and … Continue reading Andover Home for sale

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5 things we learned in kindergarten that will help buyers negotiate a home purchase

By Paulette Zuena | Published: April 4, 2012

Price, financial qualifications and time frame are the key considerations when negotiating  a contract to purchase real estate. There are, however,  other considerations which have helped me negotiate great deals for my clients–sometimes, even when my client’s price offer was less than that of a competing buyer’s offer!  And, yes, these are lessons I learned … Continue reading 5 things we learned in kindergarten that will help buyers negotiate a home purchase

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Some reasons to feel good about the state of America’s housing market

By Paulette Zuena | Published: March 15, 2012

Some interesting facts we don’t often read or hear about in the daily news… and some reasons to feel good about our homes! Current national trends in housing 70 % of Americans continue to view owning a home as part of the American dream1 62% of consumers feel tht buying a home in the current … Continue reading Some reasons to feel good about the state of America’s housing market

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Communication is key

By Paulette Zuena | Published: March 6, 2012

Communication is essential to the success of almost every human endeavor. This is especially true when buying or selling a home. Moving is complicated. Consider this partial checklist of many details which must be completed: showing appointments appraisals mortgage applications inspections repairs title work insurance certificates of compliance utility transfers taxes earnest money accounting With … Continue reading Communication is key

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How IS the housing market in Andover and North Andover?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: January 16, 2012

Let’s take a look at the sales data for single family home sales in Andover and North Andover. Want to know what’s happening in YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?  

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How to build wealth by investing in real estate

By Paulette Zuena | Published: January 9, 2012

If you’ve ever thought about investing in real estate take a look at this short video. I’m excited about my enhanced training in real estate investment opportunities and am now a certified investor agent specialist. Contact me at RE/MAX Partners in Andover to learn how you can build wealth by investing in real estate.

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There’s no place like home for the holidays….

By Paulette Zuena | Published: December 22, 2011

The holidays remind us of why our homes are so important to us.  It would be difficult to list all the  holiday songs, cards and movies which  have been written about this theme.  As we decorate our homes and  prepare favorite family recipes, our thoughts are filled with childhood memories of favorite places and family … Continue reading There’s no place like home for the holidays….

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Who pays for home repairs if your neighbor’s tree falls on your home?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: December 16, 2011

It’s been almost 2 months since our October snow storm toppled trees across the Andover region.  Driving around town I still see piles of downed limbs, and tree service trucks and equipment continue to be busy.  Hopefully you’re one of the lucky homeowners who escaped serious damage.  Never the less, with our real winter weather … Continue reading Who pays for home repairs if your neighbor’s tree falls on your home?

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What’s up with all those letters behind the real estate agent’s name?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: November 17, 2011

Every profession has it’s own alphabet soup of degrees and designations.  Some are very familiar to us such as  MD., PhD., RN., and DDS.  While some are specific to a particular profession such as medicine, others apply across fields  of study such as a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.  What they all have in common, however, is … Continue reading What’s up with all those letters behind the real estate agent’s name?

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