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Posted on 12/24/2023

First-Time Homebuyer Guide: How to Buy a VA-Approved Condo

Eligible borrowers can use their VA loan benefits to purchase a condominium rather than a single-family home. For first time homebuyers, a condo or townhome can have multiple benefits compared to a standalone house. However, to use your VA loan on a condo property, the property must be within a VA-approved development. Here's a guide to the basics...

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Posted on 12/17/2023

Questions to Ask About a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Chooding A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 12/10/2023

The who, what & why of servicing a loan

Mortgage servicers are companies responsible for the...

Posted on 12/03/2023

The basics of selling a mortgaged house

Selling a mortgaged house is a common real estate...

Posted on 12/14/2023

Another Property Rented - 14 Warwick Rd. 2, Belmont, MA 02478

Belmont's Cushing Square! Tremendous 2nd and 3rd floor unit with period character including plenty of builtins, naturalwood work and high ceilings. Private separate entrance brings you up the stairs and into the bright south facing livingroom with entry columns leading into the formal dining room. Statement dining room containing dark stained wainscotingwith attached plate rails and an extra deep built in. Updated eat in kitchen with SS appliances, gas stove, granite countertops and breakfast bar attached to the family room, making it the most used room in the unit. Second floor office withunique beamed ceiling leading to the 3rd floor...

Posted on 12/14/2023

25 Spruce St. 25, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Great Location! Four floors of living space and one of two units in the building. Duplex style side by side units, with separate entrances. Hardwood floors throughout the unit, extra high ceilings on the first floor. the second floor as well as three bedrooms, all with plenty of closet space and great light. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, gas stove, stainless steel appliances. Full basement with washer and dryer included, plenty of storage in the basement and attic. Walking distance to Cushing square businesses and 73 bus line. Fully finished basement with full bath and family room will be complete before move-in. The house is...

Posted on 12/06/2023

Another Property Rented - 195 Beech St. 1, Belmont, MA 02478

Recently refreshed first floor unit right ideally located between Belmont Center, Waverley Square and Cushing Square. Updated front entry way with built in bench for great storage.Hardwood floors throughout the combined living room and dining room with two new ceiling fans. Eat-in Kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertops and updates appliances. Plenty of cabinet space and storage in the pantry. Tiled bath centered between the two bedrooms. Primary bedroom has a half bath en suite and a good size closet. Central air throughout the apartment. Plenty of basement storage with washer/dryer included. Shared back yard and back porch. Easy...

Posted on 12/06/2023

Another Property Sold - 87 Clocktower Drive 109, Waltham, MA 02452

Welcome to the LUXURIOUS 55+ community within Waltham’s Wellington Crossing Condominium Complex. You will be in awe of the spectacular sunsets from this stunning corner 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit. Rarely on the market and ideally located on the first floor, there is plenty of room to spread out. This spacious 6 room unit offers 1,700+ sqft of open concept living on one level with a slider to a exclusive elevated balcony facing west, making this home extremely desirable and private. High ceilings, granite counters, large new windows, new carpets, in-unit laundry with storage, and lots of closets. Enjoy all the amenities offered including...

Posted on 11/30/2023

Video Tour - 50 Follen St. 506, Cambridge, MA 02138

This top floor corner unit near Harvard Square comes with deeded off-street parking. Full of natural light, there are expansive views of Cambridge Common, Harvard Yard, and the Boston skyline. Hardwood floors throughout and a new kitchen with gas stove and eat-in area. The large corner bedroom includes a walk-in closet and the spacious living room can comfortably accommodate options for dining. The unit has laundry hook up and a new mini-split. Located in an elevator building that is professionally managed. Harvard Law School is within 1/4 mile and Lesley University, Radcliffe Quadrangle, Harvard Yard, and Harvard Graduate School of...

Posted on 11/30/2023

50 Follen St. 506, Cambridge, MA 02138 is now new to the market!

This top floor corner unit near Harvard Square comes with deeded off-street parking. Full of natural light, there are expansive views of Cambridge Common, Harvard Yard, and the Boston skyline. Hardwood floors throughout and a new kitchen with gas stove and eat-in area. The large corner bedroom includes a walk-in closet and the spacious living room can comfortably accommodate options for dining. The unit has laundry hook up and a new mini-split. Located in an elevator building that is professionally managed. Harvard Law School is within 1/4 mile and Lesley University, Radcliffe Quadrangle, Harvard Yard, and Harvard Graduate School of...

Posted on 11/30/2023

58 Oakley Rd. 58, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

January 1st OCCUPANCY! Great Location! Three floors of living space and one of two units in the building. Duplex style side by side units, with separate entrances. Hardwood floors throughout the unit, extra high ceilings on the first floor. Extra large living room with 8.5 foot ceilings. Two full baths on the second floor as well as three bedrooms, all with plenty of closet space and great light. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, gas stove, stainless steel appliances. Full basement with washer and dryer included, plenty of storage in the basement, attic and garage. Walking distance to Cushing square businesses and 73 bus line. The...

Posted on 11/29/2023

Another Property Sold - 4 Rodgers Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180

Great opportunity to move in the highly desirable Robin Hood neighborhood. This home has great living space in large living room with wood burning fireplace which open up to lovely dining room with sliders to a private deck. Living, dining, and all 3 bedrooms have hardwood flooring! Lower level has large family room with a second wood burning fireplace, ½ bath, large laundry room and storage! Walk out under deck to patio area. Age of roof approximately 6-7 years, boiler 2-3 years. Convenient to all that Stoneham has to offer - parks, shopping, restaurants, Bear Hill Golf Club; easy access to Routes 93 and 95! Bring your decorating...