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2015
Anyone who’s ever searched for a home online has seen plenty of terrible listing photos. Unfortunately, low-quality pictures can completely deter potential buyers and renters, especially as more people rely on the Internet to begin their house-hunting process. In order to capture prime listing ph...
06/20/2015
Although it’s no secret that sales from international home buyers are a high point, the numbers within the past year have been drastic. In the United States, international sales reached $92.2 billion dollars, with 230,000 units being purchased. As that evens out to 630 units purchased per day, in...
06/19/2015
(Photo credit to CBT Architects)Boston is known for it's expensive rental market, and recently a condo in an expensive area of Boston, Back Bay, was sold for $12.5 million and now holds the title as one of the most expensive condo sold in Boston, according to Scott Van Voorhis, a Boston.com Corre...
06/19/2015
Recently featured on YouTube are CastlesMag.com’s Top Ten Massachusetts/ Boston homes for our May 2015 video. Ranging from Back Bay brownstones to summer escapes in Cape Cod, the selection details every aspect of luxury living in Massachusetts. While many of us can only dream about living in su...
06/19/2015
Recently featured on YouTube are Castle Magazine’s top ten homes for our May 2015 video. Ranging from a 17-bedroom estate filmed in The Godfather, to summer getaways in East Hampton and Watermill, NY, the selection details every aspect of luxury living. While many of us can only dream about livin...
06/19/2015
As an agent, it can be difficult to work with multiple buyers on a given piece of property. However, learning strategies on negotiation can not only ease your job as a seller, but also ease the entire transaction process. Here are eight tips on how to negotiate with your buyer and get the transac...
06/18/2015
Email is synonymous with communication these days. In the few short years that we’ve had access to this tool, it’s become our favorite method of keeping in touch.But what if you’re a veteran Realtor who built the bulk of your database in the era before Internet-dominated communications?I often he...
06/18/2015
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While summer officially begins next week, this hopefully means many trips to the beach, barbecue cookouts, and of course, time at the pool with your kids. With all the fun that summer brings, it’s important to be cautious of the dangers that come along with toddlers hanging around nearby pools. A...
06/17/2015
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While one might be proactive in taking note of variables that will help increase a home value, it’s important to take account of ways in which one’s home value may decrease, in addition. In an article by MSN.com, the site touched on three factors to be wary of when selling a home. The first of wh...
06/17/2015
I just returned from the National Association of Realtors’ 2015 Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, and as with many conferences, some of the most stimulating conversations come from the unofficial meetups and lobby conversations.Sitting in the lobby with a group of brokers, Rob Hahn asked, “Is ...
06/16/2015
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