It’s snowing outside, but it’s never too early to start planning for the spring real estate market, or even get an early jump on it as there are still a whole lot of frustrated buyers out there looking for their new home. With pent up energy in the housing market and low inventory, 2014 is predicted … Continue reading
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Take the Plunge! 7 reasons to buy a house BEFORE 2014
(The following is a repost written by By Sabah Karimi from LISTED, a blog by MSN Real Estate/USA World Report) Thinking about taking the plunge and buying a home? The next few months might just be the time to do it. If you’ve been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a home, the last … Continue reading
CAN’T TOUCH THIS! (beat high rents with an easy commute) #Cambridge #Boston, Somerville #Chelsea
Wondering how you can avoid the astronomical rents in downtown Boston? Check out the penthouse view of the river and rooftops from this quiet oasis in the heart of urban living; fine dining, shopping, Peabody Essex Museum, river, harbor and beaches close by; movies, theatre, culture & nightlife! The much sought after Essex Building features an elevator … Continue reading
The Changing Face of Salem! (5 new building projects and more)
Salem has changed so dramatically since my husband and I moved here 6 years ago. I have already noted all the wonderful things that drew us to the community in the first place, yet the list of amenities that continue to make us sink our roots into Salem are growing every day. If I had to … Continue reading
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
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
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
Let’s get this party started! (early spring in my Urban Oasis patio garden, Salem MA)
It’s April 1st and today I take my first steps outside to assess the damage to my Urban Oasis after a long New England winter. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, but luckily the only jokes on me are a few the pup left behind! lol Click HERE for what dreams may come!
Post “Nemo” snowball fight on the Common, Salem MA
On Sunday morning, February 10, 2013, after the Nor’Easter “Nemo,” passed through New England dumping 28″ of snow on the City of Salem, a call came out and mayhem ensued… After a solid hour of relentless bombardment, one participant cried in victory, “I LOVE the smell of snow-palm in the morning!”