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Author Archives: Lisa Van Dore
6 Tips for Home Buyers
It’s early February, and the spring market is already here. Interest rates are creeping up, with predictions that they may hit 5% by year’s end (note that a 1% increase in the mortgage rate translates to a $720 increase in … Continue reading
Posted in Real Estate
Tagged home buyers, home inspection, pre-approval, purchase and sale
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Everything You Want to Know About Living in Walpole, MA
Thinking about moving to Walpole, MA? Here is an overview, complete with links, to schools, parks, local events, commuting and more. Continue reading
5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Meeting With a Listing Agent
Thinking about selling your home? I highly recommend that you interview at least three real estate agents. Even if you have a “go-to” agent, for example, someone you have used in the past or an agent who comes recommended by … Continue reading
Real Estate Round Up
Some interesting reading from around the real estate world. Yippee Ki-yay! Bruce Willis Cuts the Price of His Idaho Mansion ~ Again! First up, take a look at Bruce Willis’ Idaho mansion. For a mere $7M you can own this … Continue reading
Posted in Boston & Surrounds, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Tagged Bruce Willis mansion, Father's Day, home appraisal, rent vs buy
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What’s on the Market in Sherborn, MA
I lived in Sherborn for 11 years…my kids basically grew up there, with my son starting out at Pine Hill Elementary in first grade, and graduating from the high school in 2013. I may be biased, but Sherborn is a … Continue reading
Online Real Estate Photo “Don’ts”
The most recent stats indicate that 96% of home buyers start their search on the internet…with websites like realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia available this probably isn’t much of a surprise. And as you might expect, buyers make decisions about which … Continue reading
Posted in Real Estate, Uncategorized
Tagged professional photographers, real estate photos
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7 Great American Road Trips
Here in Massachusetts we have had some unusually warm weather (we were just shy of 90 degrees on Mother’s Day!). While many people are probably aware of the record-setting amount of snow we had, it was also an especially cold … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Big Island, Coastal New England, Florida Keys, Kenai Peninsula, Overseas Highway, road trips, Rout 66
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What you get for $1,000,000…
The New York Times does a regular feature in its real estate section which is one of my favorites. It is called “What You Get For…” and highlights 3 homes in different parts of the country for a certain dollar … Continue reading
Real Estate Reading
Today I want to share with you some interesting articles related to real estate that appeal to anyone with a general interest in what is going on in the market. These are all fairly quick reads that are perfect for … Continue reading