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5 Ways to avoid burn-out when searching for your new home (Real Estate)

Reposted from activerain.com (Rebecca Foresee) on 8/2/13 What happens when your offer is not accepted? Rejection of an offer happens for many reasons and it isn’t pleasant, but the end result is the same – you need to find an alternative. More often than not, that means more internet searching and viewing even more homes … Continue reading →

You don’t need a crystal ball! (Real Estate Market Analysis North Shore Massachusetts)

Wondering when it might be a good time to buy or sell a home? It’s always a great idea to be armed with information. Is your agent on top of your local market? I CAN HELP! LACK OF INVENTORY LEADS TO MULTIPLE OFFERS ON MANY NORTH SHORE PROPERTIES BY ETHAN FORMAN – STAFF WRITER,Wicked Local, Beverly … Continue reading →

Need to Get From Here to There? (national & global relocation services)

Whether it’s across the state, or across the globe, as a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage REALTOR I have access to a wide range of resources to help you with investments properties, to find a perfect vacation home, help your children find their first home, or to find the right home for your life’s next stage. … Continue reading →

Tired of Fence Sitting? (More sellers are jumping back into the real estate market)

Realtor Magazine (The Business Tool for Real Estate professionals) Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 10, 2013 Inventories of for-sale homes are increasing as more owners see rising home prices and faster sales as a reason to try to sell now, according to industry reports. In April, the number of listings was higher than … Continue reading →

The Time is Now! (New England vacation get-away or investment property)

Location! Location! Location! Whether you are looking for a perfect get-away or ideal investment property, it can’t get much better than this. Check out this hot new listing on Shore Road in picturesque Ogunquit Maine where the scenery and salt air inspire folks to slow down and stay awhile. This contemporary property is fresh, clean, open and airy … Continue reading →

My Spring Garden (urban living in Salem MA)

“She turned to the sunlight And shook her yellow head, And whispered to her neighbor: “Winter is dead.” ― A.A. Milne, When We Were Very Young Congratulations! Despite the snow and slush that is still on the ground, we have made it to March 20th, the first official day of spring 2013! It’s all up hill … Continue reading →

Fire, Water and a Leap of Faith! (Repurposed fire-pit becomes herb planter, water feature)

One of our dear friends gave us a fire-pit for our wedding a few years ago. We loved it! The problem was we could never use it because it is against fire codes here in Salem. Each year I have tried to turn it into a water feature. This is the first solution I came … Continue reading →

Is a House the New Ring? (Coldwell Banker Real Estate study reveals new home buying trend)

The following Press Release appeared yesterday in the Wall Street Journal (April 22, 2013) New Coldwell Banker Real Estate Study Reflects America’s Changing Views on Marriage With More Young Couples Purchasing Homes Together Before Their Wedding Day 80 Percent of Married Homeowners Say Buying a Home Did More to Strengthen Their Relationship Than Any Other … Continue reading →

Episode 10: Salem GASworks (a Guild of Artistic Sorts) in Salem MA

Watch Salem GASworks’ latest archived episode #10 with a really FUN performance by Bird Mancini of songs from their brand new album “Bird Mancini Lounge” which you can buy here. We also visit with collage artist, Brian Gordan about his eclectic fusion of visual inspiration. He is also CEO of BSG learning. If you know someone with Aspergers, … Continue reading →