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Ranch style home for sale overlooking the Merrimack River

By Paulette Zuena | Published: April 28, 2012

Quietly tucked away is this delightful ranch overlooking the Merrimack River. You’ll love the extra large living room and kitchen! With a newer roof, furnace (2009) and water heater, (2009), central vac, alarm system, comfortable bedrooms and fenced yard this home is sure to please. It’s the perfect setting for family fun both indoors and … Continue reading Ranch style home for sale overlooking the Merrimack River

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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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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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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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