Staging your home? Don’t forget the garage!

Thursday, August 5th, 2010 Posted in Andover Real Estate, Home Maintanence, North Andover Real Estate | No Comments »

I went to a cook out in Andover recently.  Because of the threat of thunderstorms our host had some of the food set up in the garage--yes, the garage.  Strange ... Read more..

Andover / North Andover Real Estate Market Data

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 Posted in Andover Real Estate, Market Data, North Andover Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Information, Real Estate News, Tax Credit | Comments Off

Every news report I read reports improving real estate sales in Massachusetts. According to  the Boston Globe sales of single family homes in Massachusetts rose 3% in 2009, the first year over ... Read more..

What to do in Andover now that there are no more Patriots games to watch…

Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Andover Community News, Andover Real Estate, North Andover Community, North Andover Real Estate | 1 Comment »

[caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Outdoor fun in Andover"][/caption] No, the superbowl won't be as much fun this year for local homeowners without the Patriots...but there still is plenty to do in ... Read more..

Why winter can be a great time to sell your home

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 Posted in Andover Real Estate, North Andover Real Estate | Comments Off

Home for the Holidays in AndoverThe spring market seems to be on everyone's mind, however with the April deadline for tax credits for current home owners as well as first time ... Read more..

Why not to buy real estate in a buyer’s market….

Monday, January 4th, 2010 Posted in Real Estate News | Comments Off

With the New Year upon us we're reading and viewing the recommendations and predictions from many experts in all fields---personal, family, health and, not the least of course, ecomonics and ... Read more..

A new year, a new real estate market!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Posted in Andover Real Estate, North Andover Real Estate | Comments Off

Buying and selling real estate seems to get more complicated every day.  You might think that with all the media reports on housing, market data and the mortgage crisis a ... Read more..

North Andover Real Estate Taxes Also Going Up in 2010

Monday, December 28th, 2009 Posted in North Andover Real Estate, Real Estate Information, Real Estate News | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1181" align="alignright" width="100" caption="North Andover Tax Increase"][/caption] The average homeowner in North Andover will see his or her real estate tax go up again in 2010.  An average home valued ... Read more..

First time homebuyers rock on!

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 Posted in First-time homebuyers, Tax Credit | Comments Off

Remember the home buyer tax credit has been expanded to include current homeowners who have lived in their current homes for 5 of the previous 8 years.  There are income ... Read more..

Why we love living in Andover and North Andover

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Posted in Andover Community News, Andover Real Estate | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_967" align="alignleft" width="161" caption="Andover Central Park"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_968" align="aligncenter" width="161" caption="North Andover Olde Center"][/caption] These photos remind us of why we love living here in Andover and North Andover....a beautiful fall ... Read more..

Why Use A Realtor?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate, Real Estate Information, Sellers | Comments Off

Have you ever asked yourself if you really need a Realtor?  Perhaps you're concerned about saving money or being overwhelmed by phone calls or e-mails.  However, whether you're buying or selling your home a ... Read more..