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Posted on 10/17/2021

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....

Home Buying Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 10/15/2021

Video Tour - 25 Bottomley Ave, Leicester, MA 01611

Home Sweet Home! Don't miss this thoroughly charming Bungalow in ideal commuter location! From its Craftsmen-inspired lines to its delightfully inviting front porch, this home exudes curb appeal. Open floorplan is spacious, bright, comfortable & flexible, with great flow between rooms. Cheerful kitchen offers breakfast bar, mudroom & convenient main-level laundry. Many MAJOR updates in the last 4 years including NEW roof, NEW windows, NEW siding, NEW furnace, NEW appliances, NEW pellet stove and NEW patio & storage shed. Tasteful, stylish décor with gleaming maple floors and nicely preserved period details such as beadboard,...

Posted on 10/15/2021

25 Bottomley Ave, Leicester, MA 01611 is now new to the market!

Home Sweet Home! Don't miss this thoroughly charming Bungalow in ideal commuter location! From its Craftsmen-inspired lines to its delightfully inviting front porch, this home exudes curb appeal. Open floorplan is spacious, bright, comfortable & flexible, with great flow between rooms. Cheerful kitchen offers breakfast bar, mudroom & convenient main-level laundry. Many MAJOR updates in the last 4 years including NEW roof, NEW windows, NEW siding, NEW furnace, NEW appliances, NEW pellet stove and NEW patio & storage shed. Tasteful, stylish décor with gleaming maple floors and nicely preserved period details such as beadboard,...

Posted on 10/10/2021

What Every Walk-In Closet Should Have

Walk-in closets are an incredibly popular feature and often featured on homebuyers’ wishlists. If your home does not have a walk-in closet already, there are some clever ways to build one with some remodeling. Whether you have a walk-in closet already or are thinking about adding one, there are some key features you should be sure to include....

Closet

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Get Your Kids Involved with These Home Improvement Projects

When raising children, the home is the epicenter. This is the place where you gather as a family, laugh and cry together while making memories that will last a lifetime. It's also a place to have fun, grow and learn. Home improvement projects that involve the entire household are great ways to do just that. Here are a...

Posted on 09/26/2021

Pets: Five Houseplants Cat Owners Should Avoid

Your new home may feel more cozy with the addition of pets and houseplants. However, some combinations of the two simply don’t mix. Avoid these five common houseplants if your home has four-legged family members. 1. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is good for soothing dry, irritated skin, chapped lips and minor burns. Many homeowners keep an aloe plant...

Cats

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Posted on 09/19/2021

The Rise of Gardening: Should You Incorporate a Raised Brick Flower Garden in Your Landscape?

Although ground-level perennial flowers and native grasses enhance any landscape, hardscape elements make a significant difference. Raising gardens by employing brick, stone and other masonry products elevates a property’s aesthetic value and curbside appeal. But with wide-reaching landscape designs and assets available, property owners are sometimes tasked with difficult decisions. If you are considering raised brick flower gardens,...

Flower

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Posted on 09/16/2021

Video Tour - 25 Bottomley Ave, Leicester, MA 01611

Absolutely adorable and thoroughly Charming, this Classic Bungalow is ready for you! YOUNG Roof, Windows, Vinyl Siding, Furnace, Appliances, Granite and more! This home exudes curb-appeal, from its Craftsmen-inspired lines to its delightfully inviting Front Porch. Open floorplan is spacious, bright and comfortable, with Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room/Parlor, Office/Library/Sitting Rm, Good-sized Bedrooms,and Main-level Mudroom with Laundry for ease and convenience. Tasteful, stylish décor and nicely preserved period details including beadboard, gleaming maple floors, built-in china cabinet, and fabulous claw-foot tub. ...

Posted on 09/16/2021

25 Bottomley Ave, Leicester, MA 01611 is now new to the market!

Absolutely adorable and thoroughly Charming, this Classic Bungalow is ready for you! YOUNG Roof, Windows, Vinyl Siding, Furnace, Appliances, Granite and more! This home exudes curb-appeal, from its Craftsmen-inspired lines to its delightfully inviting Front Porch. Open floorplan is spacious, bright and comfortable, with Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room/Parlor, Office/Library/Sitting Rm, Good-sized Bedrooms,and Main-level Mudroom with Laundry for ease and convenience. Tasteful, stylish décor and nicely preserved period details including beadboard, gleaming maple floors, built-in china cabinet, and fabulous claw-foot tub. ...

Posted on 09/12/2021

Home Theater: Ways to Bring Big Theater Snacks Home

Part of the fun of having a home theater is trying to create the atmosphere of an actual movie theater in your house. Setting up a projector screen and surround sound system, along with reclining seats, can help you achieve this, but you can take it a step further with a concession stand. These stands provide a convenient...

Posted on 09/11/2021

Another Property Sold - 123 Beechwood Rd, Holden, MA 01520

What a gem! This much loved 4-bedroom Cape on oversized lot has been carefully tended by one family for many years. Meticulously maintained & super clean with updates including premium vinyl siding, replacement windows, young furnace, oil tank & hot water heater. This charmer features spacious kitchen with corian, stainless appliances, ample cabinetry & bright, sunny dining area; living room with hardwoods, picture window & classic brick fireplace; cozy four-season sunroom with sliders to deck & gorgeous backyard perennial gardens. Enjoy the flexibility of bedrooms and full baths on both levels, including 2nd floor...

Posted on 09/05/2021

How to Design Your Own Retro Game Room

Image by Andrzej Rembowski from Pixabay With more of our daily lives spent at home, it’s the perfect time to set up a game room. If you have unused space in your home or want to enhance an existing game room, there are lots of things you can do to accomplish your design goals. If you want to...