Category Archives: Real Estate

The What, Why & How of Home Staging

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

If you are a seller, should you consider having your home staged? Does it pay off? Are there different levels of staging? The answer to all of these questions is yes! Continue reading →

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What’s Happening in the Local Real Estate Market ~ February, 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

An update on the local real estate market for selected towns in Middlesex and Norfolk Counties for February, 2017. Continue reading →

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Buyers Face Fewer Choices

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

Inventory Levels are down across the US and in the Greater Boston area, making finding that perfect home more challenging for buyers.
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7 Tips For Home Sellers

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

It’s a seller’s market. Find out what you can do to minimize time on the market and maximize your selling price! Continue reading →

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Local Market Stats, January, 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

Here is a graphic summary of the real estate market stats for January, 2017, covering selected towns in Middlesex and Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Continue reading →

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My Favorite Places to Walk My Dog in Walpole & Medfield

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

One of the things I always used to like to do when my kids were little was to go to a park.  From the tiny neighborhood park we visited before they could even walk (in the greater Chicago area), to … Continue reading →

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6 Tips for Home Buyers

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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Everything You Want to Know About Living in Walpole, MA

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

Thinking about moving to Walpole, MA? Here is an overview, complete with links, to schools, parks, local events, commuting and more. Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Meeting With a Listing Agent

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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Real Estate Round Up

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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