The home buying process can have a checklist that’s a mile long. From finding the right house to hiring an inspector, you’re likely to be consumed with writing checks, visiting properties and tackling an endless list of “to-do’s.” There is one aspect of buying a home that’s commonly misunderstood and even forgotten about: closing costs. […]

Guest post on home staging tips by Scott Moreau from Great Island Realty When you’re in a home for long enough, some items around the house end up becoming just another part of the landscape. Maybe you have a basket on the kitchen counter that gathers all those unwanted mailers, coupons and credit card offers. Maybe […]

Stress. Fear. Excitement. Anxiety. Aaaaaaah! These are just a few of the words that come to mind when you are selling your home. In this situation, it is not unusual to feel as if there must be hundreds of things to do yet you can only think of half a dozen. This is a major […]

Attending an Open House in search of a new home is a lot like playing a game of chess—it involves an incredible amount of strategy and foresight, the likes of which most prospective homebuyers don’t even realize. With so many questions to ask a realtor, not to mention things to take notice of, and all […]