Buying your first home in Massachusetts

Monday, July 28th, 2008 Posted in Andover, Buyers, North Andover Community, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Without a doubt we are living in an extraordinary  information age. Media reports, statistics, advertising and market data are all truly at our fingertips.  The key is understanding how all of the market ... Read more..

First time homebuyers

Friday, July 25th, 2008 Posted in Andover, Andover Community News, Buyers, North Andover Community | Comments Off

What exactly is a "buyer's market?"  According to the National Association of Realtors, a "buyer's market" occurs when there is more than a 6 month inventory of homes for sale in ... Read more..

Has the Andover and North Andover housing market reached the “bottom?”

Friday, July 18th, 2008 Posted in Andover, North Andover Community | Comments Off

"Has the housing market reached the bottom or will prices keep falling?"  I get asked this question several times a day and while it seems like a logical question to ... Read more..

Summer in Andover and North Andover

Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

I just returned from a few days off and once again was reminded of the amenities and lifestyle we enjoy here in New England.  After considering many possible trips and tourist ... Read more..

Making sense of the market data and media reports

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 Posted in Andover, Investing in Real Estate, North Andover Community, Uncategorized | Comments Off

The news reports certainly paint a discouraging picture of the housing market.  Even if we're not currently considering a move, for many of us our homes are our single most valuable asset.   I believe that is one reason ... Read more..

More tips to help sell your home

Friday, June 6th, 2008 Posted in Sellers | Comments Off

Install crown molding. Install molding proportional to the room’s size, and architecturally compatible. For ceilings nine feet high or higher, add dentil detailing, small tooth-shaped blocks used as a repeating ornament. It’s ... Read more..

Add value to your home –more quick fixes!

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Sellers | Comments Off

Enrich with color! Paint is cheap but forget the adage that it must be white or neutral.  Just don't get too avant-garde with jarring pinks, oranges or purples.  Soft colors ... Read more..