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Why Now is the Best Time to Sell Your Home

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According to the Theory of Supply and Demand, you’ll make the most money when demand is high and supply is low. The National Association of Realtors reported that buyer activity was three times greater this past January than in January 2014. They also state that there are fewer houses on the market now than there

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Tips for Showing Your Home in the Winter

While all this snow may seem detrimental to selling your home, it may not be as bad as it seems! One plus side is that all these snow days gives home buyers more time to look at homes online, and are that much more likely to come across you [...]

What's that Ice Really Doing to Your House?

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Those pretty icicles forming on your roof may cause a lot more damage than you think.  Not only could they fall and cause damage, but they can also cause ice dams.  Ice dams occur after periods of heavy snow and several days of freezing temperatures.  They can cause water damamge and gutter collapse.

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Here's the 411 on Credit Scores

Realtors often first direct their clients to get approved for a loan amount through their favorite lender. However, many of these clients feel betrayed, cheated and at times embarrassed to learn that the credit scores they counted on, in some cases paid for or obtained for free are not used by mortgage [...]

Six Ways Your Home Can Improve Your Mood

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For many of us, the idea of being happy is tied to a feeling of comfort, love, security. Did you know you can create an environment of happiness in your home just by surrounding yourself with a few key things? Check out these six ways your home can improve your mood.

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10 Boston Projects to Watch in 2014

Clockwise from Left: Millennium Tower, Fenway Center, Barry's Corner, Christian Science Plaza, Copley Place
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Boston is full of booming industry and improvement, from the ever-present construction on almost every bridge crossing the Charles, to the Government Center renovation. Here are ten projects in various stages of planning in the metro-Boston area worth watching in 2014.

The Millennium Tower in Downtown

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How to Win a Bidding War

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Contrary to what most people believe, it's not all about money. Sellers will sometimes take a lower offer, if it means less hassle.

"What sellers really don't want to do is waste time," says John Walsh, president of the Connecticut-based lender, Total Mortgage. This means having all the paperwork -

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Fail-proof Ways to Boost Curb Appeal

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First impressions mean everything, and when prospective buyers or realtors take their first look at your home, they'll immediately study your home's facade and front lawn. While an overhaul such as new siding can cost thousands, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to improve the look of your home.

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Renovation Tips and Trends

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At times, the thought of renovating can be so daunting that instead, we do nothing. But caring for the properties we love can have many returns - both in terms of our own use and when it come time to sell.

Some renovations involve solely practical

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