Maureen Harmonay's Country Home Blog

You don't have to spend a fortune or go to elaborate lengths to stage your home.  In yesterday's "Market Ready" article on how to prepare your home for sale when you've got young children, New York Times design writer Tim McKeough was asked, "What's the bare minimum we should do?" McKeough elicit...

"Don't be afraid to give the appraiser information about the house down the street that sold for $10,000 less," advised Gary Bourque, president of Central Mass Appraisals, during a recent continuing education class hosted by the North Central Association of Realtors.  Bourque said there is usuall...

No matter the season, a waterfront view brings solace to the soul, and comfort to the heart.  When all you can see are swooping herons, splashing geese, and an otter's nose poking out from under a watery surface, instead of other homes, it's even better.  That's what you'll find at 210 East Princ...

Horse lovers or buyers seeking a magnificent country property will find it in "Harmony Acres" at 42 Worcester Road in Princeton, MA, a private paradise with a completely renovated 5000-square-foot colonial, a custom 4-stall barn, several stonewalled pastures, and a heated inground gunite pool. Wh...

Looking for a quiet place in the country, surrounded by luxurious perennial gardens, stone patios, and meandering paths, with seasonal views of Boston and your own professional clay tennis court?   You'll be right at home at 43 Oak Circle in Princeton, MA, a meticulously updated 4-bedroom cape wi...

I arrived at a showing appointment about 10 minutes early, so rather than sit in my car, I went in to introduce myself to the listing agent, and do a quick preview before my buyer arrived. I thought I was being polite, but I didn't expect what happened next.  As we walked through the first floor...

We're currently seeing many multiple offer situations in towns with low inventory, and although they may create unexpected bonanzas for sellers, they must be handled with care, lest the buyers who so desperately wanted the house end up walking away, feeling regretful and abused. Last week, a new ...

I enjoy welcoming prospective buyers when they visit the beautiful homes I represent, whether they come for an Open House or a private showing.  I try to show off my clients' homes to their best advantage, and I also aim to create a friendly, relaxed environment in which buyers can touch fixtures...