Mary Surette's Blog

Posted on 03/15/2021

Use Age In Place Design to Boost Home Value

Image by Jonathan Petersson from Pixabay Home improvement to accommodate residents of all ages and physical abilities not only add convenience and safety to the home, but also make good economic sense. "Aging in place" guidelines have been formulated to assure that housing of the future is designed to meet changing needs. Open floor plans are not only...

Updates To Your Home

Renovation

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Posted on 03/09/2021

Shrewsbury, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/9/2021

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Posted on 03/08/2021

Choosing the Right Property to Flip

Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay Making a flip profitable starts with one straightforward requirement: find a great deal. These tips are straightforward but crucial if you want to nail your first flip or your tenth. 1. Spread the Word that You're In The Market By this point you should have a rock star team nailed down--a few...

Buying

Flipping

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Posted on 03/01/2021

The Positive Impact Home Maintenance Has on Home's Value

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Even if you love your home and never plan to leave it, there may come a point when you need to put it on the market. The home maintenance tasks you tackle today have a direct impact on your home’s value tomorrow. If you want to protect the value of your home,...

Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 02/27/2021

Northbridge, MA Real Estate Market Update 2/27/2021

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Posted on 02/22/2021

Buying a Zombie Property - Pros & Cons

Photo by Daniel Tuttle on Unsplash Buying a home, especially for the first time, might feel a little scary—notably if you've learned the home you’re considering for purchase is a zombie property. Even a pro at buying property may flinch when they initially hear this term. No worries, a zombie property is not as frightening as it sounds....

Property

Buying A Home

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Posted on 02/16/2021

Worcester, MA Real Estate Market Update

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Posted on 02/15/2021

Simple Accessibility Design Adjustments That Increase Home Value

Photo by JESHOOTS.com from Pexels The physical limitations that come with age or disability task existing property owners with making sometimes awkward modifications to existing homes. Although many of these changes are necessary for improved accessibility, bulky ramps in front yards tend to diminish curbside appeal. In terms of resale value, homeowners may be narrowing their buyer demographic...

New Construction

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Posted on 02/08/2021

Home Security Tips that Help Prevent Burglaries

A struggle that everyone faces is keeping priorities straight. As careers advance, families grow, and financial responsibilities increase, some priorities fall by the wayside. One example of how that can happen is with home security. When you have your mind on twenty other things that need to be taken care of this week, it's easy to forget about consistently...

Avoiding Burglary

Home Security Tips

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Posted on 02/06/2021

Another Property Sold - 77 Orchard Meadow Dr #77, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

This "Ashley" style unit within Orchard Meadows 55+ Community is perfect spot to call your new home. There is so much to love about this open concept one level living with custom builder upgrades. You have a combo dining and living room with gleaming hardwoods - great for entertaining family and friends, a gorgeous gas fireplace perfect for cozying up on the couch on chilly winter nights, an expansive kitchen with a breakfast nook and plenty of counter space and storage, a master suite with walk in closet and full bathroom as well as a guest bedroom and another full bathroom. The basement is large and great for storage or expansion!...

Real Estate

Shrewsbury

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Posted on 02/05/2021

Shrewsbury, MA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Shrewsbury, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/01/2021

Grow Your Portfolio with an Assumable Mortgage

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay It's easy to think that investing in real estate is an incredibly expensive venture. You may think you need thousands if not tens of thousands saved before you can even think about it. But there are ways to jumpstart your portfolio even if you're renting one of the cheapest apartments in your neighborhood....

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