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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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6 reasons to buy or sell your Andover home during the holidays

By Paulette Zuena | Published: November 14, 2011

I played golf this Saturday.  Yes, it was a little chilly, especially in the morning.  As I put on my winter golf gloves and set up for my first drive of the round, it occurred to me that playing golf in November in Andover  is somewhat like buying or selling a home in Andover this time of … Continue reading 6 reasons to buy or sell your Andover home during the holidays

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5 things your Buyer Agent should do for you

By Paulette Zuena | Published: October 26, 2011

1.  Help you understand home values and market trends:   We all want a good value when we make a purchase…no matter what we are purchasing.  Whether it’s a home, a car, a pair of shoes or a loaf of bread, the key to making a good purchase decision is understanding the market value of the product … Continue reading 5 things your Buyer Agent should do for you

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Have we lost a little perspective when it comes to our homes?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: October 13, 2011

I spoke with a homeowner the other day who asked if she should put hardwood floors or carpeting in her family room. She wondered which one would add more to the value of her home. I thought this was a curious question since she is not planning to sell her home in the near future. … Continue reading Have we lost a little perspective when it comes to our homes?

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Thinking about buying or selling a home in Andover?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: October 12, 2011

When you are ready to buy or sell Essex County real estate, Paulette Zuena is your neighborhood expert. With the knowledge and skills to guide you successfully through the real estate process, I am dedicated to providing you with quality service to negotiate the best possible terms for you during your transaction. I encourage you … Continue reading Thinking about buying or selling a home in Andover?

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Remodeling? Why is doesn’t pay to skip the permit…

By Paulette Zuena | Published: September 20, 2011

Whether you’re a “do it yourself” remodeler or hiring a contractor or handyman to help with your remodeling project, be sure you follow your town’s building and permiting process.  Here in Andover and North Andover, most licensed contractors will handle the permiting details for the homeowner.  Because they understand the procedures and know the town officials involved in the … Continue reading Remodeling? Why is doesn’t pay to skip the permit…

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Thoughts on the fall real estate market and why I love my career…

By Paulette Zuena | Published: September 6, 2011

With Labor Day comes the start of the fall real estate market. Here in Andover it can be a busy season for home buyers and home sellers. Last evening I installed a “For Sale” sign for a new listing here in Andover. For the sellers it was an exciting moment. It was an exciting moment … Continue reading Thoughts on the fall real estate market and why I love my career…

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Affordable housing opportunity in Andover

By Paulette Zuena | Published: August 25, 2011

With the average sales price of a single family home in Andover of $563,450, many home buyers are simply priced out of the Andover real estate market. “The Andover Community Trust selecting a qualified first-time homebuyer to purchase a permanently affordable three bedroom home located at 57 North Street in Andover,” according to The Andover … Continue reading Affordable housing opportunity in Andover

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Multiple offers? Yes, they still happen and what to do about them….

By Paulette Zuena | Published: March 24, 2011

Many people are surprised to hear that multiple offers are happening, especially in a real estate market where the media broadcasts gloomy housing and economic data on a daily basis.  Rather than being an anomaly, however,  a well priced home will very likely attract more than one offer. Some buyers are tempted to retreat….fearful of competing with other … Continue reading Multiple offers? Yes, they still happen and what to do about them….

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What to do when the appraisal is less than the offer price….

By Paulette Zuena | Published: March 16, 2011

While it is possible that the seller has an unrealistic expectation about the true market value of his or her home, it’s also possible that the appraisal is inaccurate.  You might ask to see a copy of the appraisal report to see which comparable homes were included in the appraiser’s analysis.  Were the homes truely … Continue reading What to do when the appraisal is less than the offer price….

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    • Photo of 241 Lowell Street, Unit 2, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71335349)

      $2,000 - 241 Lowell Street, Unit 2
      Andover

      2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,280 sq ft
      Lot size: 9,999 sq ft
      Year built: 1900
      Listing provided by Jeannette Belben, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover

    • Photo of 2 Penbrook Circle, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71334683)

      $659,900 - 2 Penbrook Circle
      Andover

      4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 2,856 sq ft
      Lot size: 1.54 ac
      Year built: 1983
      Listing provided by Gretchen Papineau, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover

    • Photo of 354 No. Main St., Unit 309, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71334605)

      $160,000 - 354 No. Main St., Unit 309
      Andover

      1 bed, 1 full bath
      Home size: 720 sq ft
      Year built: 1930
      Listing provided by Barbara Grasso, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover

    • Photo of 23 Rock Ridge Rd, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71334532)

      $329,900 - 23 Rock Ridge Rd
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full baths
      Home size: 1,563 sq ft
      Lot size: 14,559 sq ft
      Year built: 1955
      Listing provided by Heather Holman, Prudential Howe & Doherty

    • Photo of 23 Stinson Road, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71334359)

      $849,000 - 23 Stinson Road
      Andover

      4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 3,200 sq ft
      Lot size: 31,799 sq ft
      Year built: 2001
      Listing provided by Susan Bishop, Prudential Howe & Doherty

    • Photo of 26 Cutler Rd, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71334013)

      $749,900 - 26 Cutler Rd
      Andover

      5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 4,362 sq ft
      Lot size: 1.68 ac
      Year built: 1952
      Listing provided by Thomas Carroll, RE/MAX Partners

    • Photo of 5 Alonesos Way, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71333323)

      $899,900 - 5 Alonesos Way
      Andover

      5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
      Home size: 4,515 sq ft
      Lot size: 30,962 sq ft
      Year built: 1978
      Listing provided by Krystal Solimine, RE/MAX Partners

    • Photo of 5 Endicott Road, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71333213)

      $979,900 - 5 Endicott Road
      Andover

      4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 5,114 sq ft
      Lot size: 28,525 sq ft
      Year built: 1993
      Listing provided by Carla Burns, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover

    • Photo of A1 Colonial Drive, Unit 5, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71333170)

      $1,100 - A1 Colonial Drive, Unit 5
      Andover

      2 beds, 1 full bath
      Home size: 830 sq ft
      Lot size: 2.30 ac
      Year built: 1969
      Listing provided by Dottye Vaccaro Team, RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

    • Photo of 1 Harmony Lane, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71332709)

      $759,900 - 1 Harmony Lane
      Andover

      4 beds, 4 full baths
      Home size: 3,545 sq ft
      Lot size: 1.00 ac
      Year built: 1996
      Listing provided by Maria Carmen Van, NERSA - New England Realty Services and Prop. Mgt.LLC

    • Photo of 18 Summer Street, Unit 5, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71332091)

      $565,000 - 18 Summer Street, Unit 5
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 2,701 sq ft
      Year built: 2004
      Listing provided by Nicholas Geranios, RE/MAX Partners

    • Photo of 70 North Main Street, Unit C, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331930)

      $379,000 - 70 North Main Street, Unit C
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,600 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

    • Photo of 70 North Main Street, Unit B, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331924)

      $369,000 - 70 North Main Street, Unit B
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,600 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

    • Photo of 70 North Main Street, Unit A, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331914)

      $379,000 - 70 North Main Street, Unit A
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,600 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

    • Photo of 18 Summer Street, Unit 5, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331820)

      $565,000 - 18 Summer Street, Unit 5
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 2,701 sq ft
      Year built: 2004
      Listing provided by Nicholas Geranios, RE/MAX Partners

    • Photo of 7 Acorn Drive, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331735)

      $1,060,000 - 7 Acorn Drive
      Andover

      4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 4,266 sq ft
      Lot size: 30,000 sq ft
      Year built: 1993
      Listing provided by Amy Sebell, Prudential Howe & Doherty

    • Photo of 16 Balmoral St, Unit 217, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331689)

      $110,000 - 16 Balmoral St, Unit 217
      Andover

      1 bed, 1 full bath
      Home size: 650 sq ft
      Year built: 1925
      Listing provided by Cathy Paolillo, Century 21 Commonwealth

    • Photo of 3 Oak St, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331678)

      $309,900 - 3 Oak St
      Andover

      3 beds, 2 full baths
      Home size: 1,250 sq ft
      Lot size: 8,142 sq ft
      Year built: 1955
      Listing provided by Thomas Carroll, RE/MAX Partners

    • Photo of 2 Gregory Circle, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331674)

      $729,900 - 2 Gregory Circle
      Andover

      5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 3,600 sq ft
      Lot size: 30,000 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

    • Photo of 31 Tewksbury Street, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331664)

      $340,000 - 31 Tewksbury Street
      Andover

      3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,363 sq ft
      Lot size: 9,801 sq ft
      Year built: 1850
      Listing provided by Barbara Sullivan, RE/MAX Partners

    • Photo of 20 Filter Bed Road, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331673)

      $599,000 - 20 Filter Bed Road
      Andover

      4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 3,100 sq ft
      Lot size: 30,000 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

    • Photo of 4 Temple Place, Unit 0, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331544)

      $309,000 - 4 Temple Place, Unit 0
      Andover

      3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,320 sq ft
      Year built: 1940
      Listing provided by Lisa Simmons, Prudential Howe & Doherty

    • Photo of 79 Dascomb Rd, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331413)

      $469,900 - 79 Dascomb Rd
      Andover

      4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 1,666 sq ft
      Lot size: 31,220 sq ft
      Year built: 1960
      Listing provided by Peggy Patenaude, Prudential Howe & Doherty

    • Photo of 6 Gregory Circle, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331151)

      $699,000 - 6 Gregory Circle
      Andover

      5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 3,600 sq ft
      Lot size: 34,827 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

    • Photo of 5 Gregory Circle, Andover, MA 01810 (MLS # 71331150)

      $729,900 - 5 Gregory Circle
      Andover

      5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
      Home size: 3,600 sq ft
      Lot size: 30,008 sq ft
      Year built: 2012
      Listing provided by Kevin Boreri, A B & H Realty

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