Some home improvement projects make more “cents” than others….for both home buyers and home sellers

Saturday, March 13th, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement, Home Maintanence, Home Value | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_1386" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Low cost-High impact Home Improvement Projects"][/caption] Sometimes we remodel our Andover homes "just because"---"just because " it suits our lifestyles, or "just because" we want a change ... Read more..

It’s Spring and Time to Improve Your Home’s Landscaping

Friday, March 27th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

It's finally spring in Andover!  While winter in New England is breathtakingly beautiful...let's face it---it's also long!   As the early spring blossums appear on our trees and touches of green ... Read more..

Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Your Home-It’s the law in Massachusetts

Saturday, January 17th, 2009 Posted in Home Maintanence, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Massachusetts.  Most every person in this country knows the importance of installing and keeping their fire alarms properly maintained. What many people do not ... Read more..

Mortgage Rates Have Come Down–Should We Refinance?

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in Financing Options, Re-finance, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

When refinancing your mortgage, you must look at the big picture to see if it really makes financial sense for you. Since rates are at an all time low, many people ... Read more..

It’s the season for fireplaces! Some solutions to common problems.

Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers | Comments Off

If you're like me, there's nothing like relaxing in front of a warm, crackling fire on a cold winter day. Here in Andover and North Andover a working wood burning ... Read more..

When to buy or sell a home?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 Posted in Buyers, Conversations, Sellers | Comments Off

As we head into the holiday and winter season, I'm often asked if this is a good time of year to buy or sell a home in Andover, Boxford or North ... Read more..

Andover and North Andover Real Estate

Friday, September 19th, 2008 Posted in Andover, Boxford, Buyers, Home Value, Investing in Real Estate, North Andover, North Andover Community, Sellers | Comments Off

With so much news about the financial markets it's no wonder home owners are concerned about the value of their homes and home buyers are wondering if prices have stabilized or if ... Read more..

Add value to your home for less than $50

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Posted in Andover, Home Value, Sellers | Comments Off

Paint the front door. You would be surprised at how much a bold, complimentary new door color will liven up the curb appeal. A freshly painted door will add instant ... Read more..

Increase the value of your Andover or North Andover home

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 Posted in Andover, North Andover Community, Sellers | Comments Off

If you're considering a home improvement project consider the latest trends in home fashion and design.  Take a look at some of these recent innovations in home design.  Surfaces: Engineered stone ... Read more..