Category Archives: Real Estate

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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6 Design Trends for 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

Home decorating…just about the time you get the entire house “done” it’s time to start over again.  While many of us update our wardrobes with some frequency to follow the fashion trends, changing out our home decor is a slightly … Continue reading →

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Online Real Estate Photo “Don’ts”

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

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 →

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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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8 Popular Countertop Materials, the Pros and the Cons

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

A few weeks ago I posted a two-part series called “8 Tips on Choosing Kitchen Countertops” (see here for Part 1 and Part 2).  Those posts walked through what to do before you look at materials, things to consider when … 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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8 Tips on Choosing Kitchen Countertops, Part 2

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

So I hope you enjoyed my post, 8 Tips on Choosing Kitchen Countertops, Part 1.  If you didn’t read it, I suggest you go back and start there before continuing on with my tips #5-8.  Onward… Tip #5:  Think about what … Continue reading →

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8 Tips on Choosing Kitchen Countertops, Part 1

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Lisa Van Dore

A friend of mine is redoing her kitchen and recently posted on Facebook that she was looking for countertop ideas.  The post generated a ton of responses…so many people have redone kitchens and everyone had some input ~ marble, black … 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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