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How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger
By: Karen Mc Linden, May 18, 2013
Whether you are selling or just want to make the most of your space here are a few tips to make a small room look and feel bigger and more inviting. Try to let in natural light as much as possible. Open blinds and remove any heavy curtains. ... Read Full Blog Post
Seven easy steps to decluttering
By: Leslie Mann, May 18, 2013
1. Stow away important papers and valuables in a safe, secure place. 2. Walk through each room and use colored tags or sticky notes to identify which items to keep, store, donate, or throw away. Start with the largest items first. 3. If you're planning to donate... Read Full Blog Post
After You Apply for a Mortgage Don’t Do This!
By: Karen Mc Linden, May 6, 2013
Here are a few BIG no no’s after you apply for a mortgage. Most people don’t even think about them, they apply for a mortgage and then go about their daily lives not realizing things could impact their ability to buy property. DON'T DO... Read Full Blog Post
Tax Appraised Value vs. Market Value
By: Karen Mc Linden, April 29, 2013
The tax appraised value and the market value of property are two separate things even though they are somewhat related. The tax appraised value of a property is not usually what a property will sell for. The town or county puts a value on property for tax... Read Full Blog Post
Remodeling Projects Recouped!
By: Karen Mc Linden, April 24, 2013
Remodeling Projects Recouped! Hello Spring! This is a great time for a remodel. From the National Association of Realtors Cost vs. Value Report here are the top 6 remodeling projects that get the best return in the RI-South, MA... Read Full Blog Post
Home & Garden
Yardsmart: Have it made in the shade
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013
You, too, can have it made in the shade this summer. Here are three options for having shade (or more shade) in your yard, depending on your budget and inclination. Plant a tree Planting a tree today won't... Read Full Blog Post
Home Style: Five great spots for an ottoman
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013
Here's how I wake up every morning: I pour myself a big cup of coffee, then settle into my favorite chair with my feet propped up on an ottoman. As the caffeine works its magic, I go over the day's activities until I'm fully awake and ready to... Read Full Blog Post
Interiors: Under-counter ice makers can be so cool
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013I have replaced my under-counter ice maker twice, and I think it is time to find something more durable and more reliable. So in searching for the perfect under-counter ice maker, I have found some interesting things that I felt are worth sharing with you. No, I haven't... Read Full Blog Post
Turning reclaimed wood into furniture
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013
Three years ago, a visionary project called the Urban Tree Forge almost toppled with the death of founder John Metzler. It could have disappeared altogether if not for others who shared his passion for trees. Today, artist Jason Boone carries on that... Read Full Blog Post
Plumber: Looking for a good plumber
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013
Q: I need to have a new toilet installed, and the plumber I have used in the past is no longer in business. I'm looking for a good plumber who will be fair with his price and will do quality work. Can you give me some tips to keep in mind when I start... Read Full Blog Post
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Money & Investment
Following Warren Buffet’s Lead in Energy Deregulation
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013
(NewsUSA) – According to recent reports, Warren Buffet has identified energy deregulation as the next big financial opportunity to reverberate around the country. Similarly, former GE Chairman Jack Welch described deregulation as “the next biggest thing since the... Read Full Blog Post
Gauging Internet Marketing Efforts and Results
By: Wicked Local Staff, April 22, 2013
(NewsUSA) – It’s tempting to slack off on certain business ventures as the weather heats up, but we all know businesses don’t get the luxury of a summer break. In fact, when it comes to Internet marketing, most businesses can rarely afford to take a break... Read Full Blog Post
Armstrong Williams: Giving Back to the Industry He Loves
By: Wicked Local Staff, April 18, 2013
(NewsUSA) – There’s something to be said for the media gurus who immerse themselves in the whole industry. Multi-media mogul Armstrong Williams began as a South Carolina high schooler with an aptitude for public speaking and wound up hosting a daily radio show and... Read Full Blog Post
New Learjet 85 Continues 50-Year Legacy
By: Wicked Local Staff, April 4, 2013
(NewsUSA) – “They said I’d never build it. That if I built it, it wouldn’t fly. That if it flew, I couldn’t sell it. Well, I did, and it did, and I could.” Thus spoke the late Bill Lear. That’s Lear — as in the Learjet, which is... Read Full Blog Post
The Talk Just Got a Little Easier
By: Wicked Local Staff, March 22, 2013
(NewsUSA) – When you hand car keys to your teenager for the first time, your heart races as you think of what could happen. The fact is that car accidents are the number-one cause of death among teens in the U.S., so it’s important to communicate the gravity of this... Read Full Blog Post
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Showcase Home of the Week
294 Bunker Hill, Charlestown, MA 02129
Beds: 3 Baths: 2
Duplex
Property Details
Picturesque 2 family with stunning city views. Stately Victorian with brick exterior originally built as a single family; can be converted back or 1st floor & ba ...
Jay Najarian
(617) 826-3490
22 David Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114
$595,000Beds: 2 Baths: 2
Condominium Unit
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Spacious 2 bedroom/2 bathroom duplex conveniently located on the Flat of Beacon Hill, features living room with fireplace, separate dining, 2 full baths, master bedr ...
Brad Rowell
(888) 216-4537
49 Mill Pond Rd., Bolton, MA 01740
$1,100,000Beds: 5 Baths: 6
Single Family Home
Property Details
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES BEING BUILT@Century Mill Estates. Historic stone walls. 800′ of quintessential new country rd gently rising before reaching breathtaking ...
Andrew P. Bendetson
(855) 267-2404
37 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360
$950,000Beds: 4 Baths: 4
Single Family Home
Property Details
Premier Address with Million Dollar Homes!!!Set on estate like grounds, with ocean views,lush gardens, walkways, carriage house, built-in pool and pool house, and Te ...
Lisa Bletzer
(855) 340-4410
82 Labor In Vain Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938
$1,250,000Beds: 3 Baths: 2
Single Family Home
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PRIVATE WATERFRONT RETREAT, UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS, SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET OF RIVER FRONTAGE, DOCK and BOATHOUSE create the perfect spot to fix up and enjoy the existing 2 ...
Edward Dick
(888) 341-6406
1193 Curve St., Carlisle, MA 01741
Beds: 2 Baths: 3
Single Family Home
Property Details
Dramatic home on an extra special piece of land that abuts several acres of Carlisle Conservation land going all the way to Westford Road. Pure Privacy! The walls of ...
Laura Mckenna
(978) 369-6453
2 Alice Walk, Hingham, MA 02043
$1,299,000Beds: 3 Baths: 3
Single Family Home
Property Details
CROW POINT! Set on Hingham Harbor with stunning views of Ocean and Islands. Ideal for entertaining as well as comfortable family living. Walls of windows maximize th ...
Cheryl Arbeene
(855) 209-5414
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