Category Archives: Boston & Surrounds

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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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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What’s on the Market in Sherborn, MA

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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What you get for $1,000,000…

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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Real Estate Reading

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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Surviving the Spring Market ~ 6 Tips for Sellers

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

In many parts of the country it is a seller’s market…certainly in the greater Boston area we are seeing more buyers than there is inventory.  Some towns are particularly frenzied right now with multiple offers, properties selling before hitting MLS … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Spring Market: 6 Tips for Buyers

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

The spring real estate market is about to explode.  While spring historically attracts a lot of buyers and sellers, this spring may be even a bit nuttier.  With record-breaking snow in February here in the Boston area, things slowed down … Continue reading →

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Should Boston Host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Lisa Van Dore

I read a great piece in the Boston Globe the other day titled “Can We Talk About the 2024 Olympics?”  In in Yvonne Abraham discusses the fact that the US Olympic Committee will be making a decision in the next … Continue reading →

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