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Posted on 02/18/2025

Northampton, MA Real Estate Market Update 2/18/2025

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Posted on 02/17/2025

Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper? 3 Major Considerations

A fixer-upper requires significant time and effort to renovate. While the DIY route might seem like the best way to save money, it isn't always the most affordable option. There are other issues like time and logistics to consider. If you're thinking about buying a fixer-upper, here are the biggest things to consider: Hard Work The major drawback...

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Posted on 02/10/2025

Curb appeal: The best home improvements

Some of the best home improvements you can make are...

Posted on 02/03/2025

Growing Geraniums in Containers

Geraniums are a favorite among gardeners for their colorful blooms and ease of care. If you live in a region with mild winters, they are excellent options for garden beds and containers outdoors. However, it's still possible to enjoy growing geraniums no matter what climate zone you live in. Here is a basic guide to growing geraniums in...

Posted on 02/02/2025

Easthampton, MA Real Estate Market Update 2/2/2025

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Posted on 01/27/2025

Cost approach appraisal: Detailing its value in real estate

The cost approach is one of the three main methods used in...

Cost Approach Appraisal

Cost Approach

Posted on 01/20/2025

How to safeguard hardwood floors from scratches & spills

Hardwood floors are a highly desired feature in a house...

Hardwood

Hardwood Flooring

Posted on 02/10/2025

Another Property Sold - 22 S Main St, Williamsburg, MA 01039

Welcome to 22 South Main Street in the charming town of Haydenville, MA! This lovingly maintained two-family property combines classic period details with modern comfort. With abundant natural light flooding the space throughout the day, this home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Highlights include original hardwood floors, sliding pocket doors, and an old fireplace that adds character and charm. Once a three-family property, the home was thoughtfully converted back to a two-family layout, providing ample space and versatility for both an owner-occupant and an investor. The upstairs apartment is currently tenant-occupied, making this a...

Posted on 02/08/2025

12 Pine Brook Curve 12, Northampton, MA 01060 is now new to the market!

Completely renovated 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhouse with finished room in walk out basement. New bathroom and kitchen floors, new maple kitchen cabinets with quartz counters, all new light fixtures, new kitchen appliances, new bathroom vanities with stone counters, newly refinished hardwood floors and completely repainted interior! Private rear deck and basement laundry. 2 assigned parking spaces under the solar paneled carport. Walk to the Big Y, Wal-mart and Planet Fitness. One minute to I-91 yet on a quiet side street. Absolutely no pets or...

Posted on 01/27/2025

12 Pine Brook Curve 12, Northampton, MA 01060 is now new to the market!

Completely renovated 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhouse with finished room in walk out basement. New bathroom and kitchen floors, new maple kitchen cabinets with quartz counters, all new light fixtures, new kitchen appliances, new bathroom vanities with stone counters, newly refinished hardwood floors and completely repainted interior! Private rear deck and basement laundry. 2 assigned parking spaces under the solar paneled carport. Walk to the Big Y, Wal-mart and Planet Fitness. One minute to I-91 yet on a quiet side street. Absolutely no pets or...

Posted on 01/24/2025

109 Pleasant Street, Granby, MA 01033 is now new to the market!

Beautiful bright and sunny farmhouse on a nice acre lot with fenced in open field and yard. The upstairs rental unit is a 1 BR that has separate utilities and a tenant in place on lease until 8/31/2025. The owner's unit is large and updated with en-suite bath in primary unit which is on the 2nd floor. The rest of the bedrooms and one full bath are on the first floor. The hardwood floors are in great shape and there is a first floor laundry room. 3 storage sheds on the property. Solar panels on the roof keep your energy costs in check! This would be a nice multi-generational...

Posted on 01/21/2025

109 Pleasant Street, Granby, MA 01033 is now new to the market!

This super sunny Granby farmhouse has plenty of room for everybody! The flexible floor plan has 3 first floor bedrooms plus a primary suite on the second floor and an accessory apartment also on the second floor. Beautiful hardwood floors, updated bathrooms and kitchen. This home would lend itself well to multi-generational living or rent out the accessory unit for the additional income as it is a legal 2-family with separate utilities. The fenced in yards (front & side) are large enough for animals, pets or kids! 3 storage sheds, an open front porch, side composite deck and patio for seasonal outdoor living. Conveniently located...