Merrimack Valley Real Estate- Massachusetts, Essex and Middlesex County

As you think about entering the real estate marketplace, especially as a first time homebuyer, you are confronted with saving money for a down payment and closing costs for a home.There are many programs that require as little as 3% as a down payment.  For example, a $400,000 home would require a...

50 Seneca Road, Tewksbury MA 018767 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1646 square feetThe most prominent feature of this raised ranch is the exceptional neighborhood location.Set in Tewksbury Heights in the Wamesit section of Tewksbury, it is a small network of streets lined with sidewalks of similar...

Today's technology has made in-home security cheap and easy to set up surveillance cameras, hidden cameras and nanny cams in a home.  And when it comes time to sell your home you may already have security cameras set up all over your home.So now your thinking..... maybe I can tap into my cameras ...

 Whether you are considering adding on or renovating your current home it is exciting to think about some fresh, new living space.  But does a home improvement really make financial sense?One thing is sure for most homeowners.  At some point, you will be selling your home.  It may be in a few yea...

Dormers can be a great way to expand the living space as well as increase the value of your home when renovating.  Dormers are a great addition to any house but especially homes with living space under a roofline like a cape home, or the attic space of an American Four Square or a bungalow.What I...

As I did some research on a prevalent older house design in my city, the American Four Square, I also stumbled across the fact it was one of Sear's most popular house designs in their mail-order catalog.I find it fascinating you could buy a whole house through a catalog. As a child, I remember th...

I have been blogging about real estate for about 20 years and really started to get serious about it 8 years ago. There are a few things I know today, that I wish I knew years ago when I started a real estate blog. Having this knowledge from the beginning would have saved me time, money and aggra...

Buying a house is a massive undertaking. As a home buyer, you are probably relying on a mortgage to get the funds they need to purchase a new home. Lenders consider various things before they give these buyers a mortgage loan. One area they consider is one's credit standing.Your credit score show...

Here is a good article on how to become a winning bidder with multiple offers on a home. It is definitely tough for home buyers and the first step is to understand what your competing home buyers are willing to do to strengthen their offers and be noticed by the seller.  Your buyer's agent should...

You have created great curb appeal for your home, refreshed the interior, neutralized the decor decluttered and done a deep clean to prepare your house for the market.  But give your home some extra sizzle by staging your closets!If you are truly wanting top dollar for your home don't forget to s...