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Posted on 06/27/2022

How to figure out the average cost of home insurance

If you’re budgeting for a new home, it’s important to incorporate the average cost of home insurance. Insurance rates are composed of many factors, and knowing these factors can help you estimate the potential expense. Here is a quick guide to the variables determining the average cost of homeowners insurance: Home location & age Homeowners insurance cost is...

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Posted on 06/23/2022

Video Tour - 58 Chestnut St, Upton, MA 01568

Welcome home to a 2 year young open floor plan ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. 3 car attached garage with custom stained doors. Energy efficient home features spray foam insulation throughout. Upgraded Harvey Backer board siding and custom stone front. Additional oversized 28x30 2 car utility detached garage w 10x9 doors. Interior of home features sun filled open family room to kitchen with cathedral ceiling and sky lights. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Separate laundry and mud area off garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Master has oversized walk in closet and custom master shower with rain head and body...

Posted on 06/23/2022

Video Tour - 14 Carron Ln, Oxford, MA 01540

Well maintained Cape in quiet neighborhood. Updates include, new roof in 2015. Hardwood/laminate flooring and new cabinets in kitchen with tiled backsplash. Bathroom updated in 2021, with tiled tub (Jacuzzi) enclosure, ceramic tile flooring, new vanity and lighting. New furnace and oil tank in 2022. Previous owners removed a wall on main floor to open up a front to back large living room. Currently listed as a 2 bedroom but has a 3 bedroom septic system. Breakfast bar island in kitchen will remain. Main floor is completely cooled with window A/C unit. Two large bedrooms on second floor and additional 430 sq.ft. in finished basement. Storage...

Posted on 06/23/2022

Milford, MA Real Estate Market Update 6/23/2022

Click here to view Milford, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/23/2022

58 Chestnut St, Upton, MA 01568 is now new to the market!

Welcome home to a 2 year young open floor plan ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. 3 car attached garage with custom stained doors. Energy efficient home features spray foam insulation throughout. Upgraded Harvey Backer board siding and custom stone front. Additional oversized 28x30 2 car utility detached garage w 10x9 doors. Interior of home features sun filled open family room to kitchen with cathedral ceiling and sky lights. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Separate laundry and mud area off garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Master has oversized walk in closet and custom master shower with rain head and body...

Posted on 06/23/2022

14 Carron Ln, Oxford, MA 01540 is now new to the market!

Well maintained Cape in quiet neighborhood. Updates include, new roof in 2015. Hardwood/laminate flooring and new cabinets in kitchen with tiled backsplash. Bathroom updated in 2021, with tiled tub (Jacuzzi) enclosure, ceramic tile flooring, new vanity and lighting. New furnace and oil tank in 2022. Previous owners removed a wall on main floor to open up a front to back large living room. Currently listed as a 2 bedroom but has a 3 bedroom septic system. Breakfast bar island in kitchen will remain. Main floor is completely cooled with window A/C unit. Two large bedrooms on second floor and additional 430 sq.ft. in finished basement. Storage...

Posted on 06/20/2022

How-To: Building a Custom Barn Door

Barn doors aren’t just for actual barns. These doors have been a common choice among homeowners because of their rustic appearance. You can install barn doors in almost any part of your home to achieve this charming, down-to-earth look. However, buying one from a store could cost you quite a bit of money. Instead of making a big...

Posted on 06/16/2022

Video Tour - 9 Carol Ln, Blackstone, MA 01504

More photos to come! Here is your chance to own a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial with a large level lot, brand new tarred driveway and a bonus extra 1.9 acres on the lot next to it. Yes, that's right! 11 Carol Lane is deeded with this property. This charming home on a lovely street in Blackstone features hardwood floors, throughout the first floor and nice sized bedrooms on the second. Updates include the roof, the central air, and the kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops. Have no fear! During rough weather, if you lose power, you are covered by the generator! Front photo is not current due to landscape work being done. Showings start...

Posted on 06/16/2022

9 Carol Ln, Blackstone, MA 01504 is now new to the market!

More photos to come! Here is your chance to own a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial with a large level lot, brand new tarred driveway and a bonus extra 1.9 acres on the lot next to it. Yes, that's right! 11 Carol Lane is deeded with this property. This charming home on a lovely street in Blackstone features hardwood floors, throughout the first floor and nice sized bedrooms on the second. Updates include the roof, the central air, and the kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops. Have no fear! During rough weather, if you lose power, you are covered by the generator! Front photo is not current due to landscape work being done. Showings start...

Posted on 06/16/2022

Video Tour - 15 Silva St, Milford, MA 01757

New to market! Highly desirable Milford location. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial style home with 24x24 2 car attached garage and family room over. Oversized eat in kitchen with granite countertops. Large 1st floor 1/2 bath with laundry hookups and vanity with granite countertops. Central air conditioning. Large dining room with hardwoods floors, chair rail and crown molding. Front formal living room can be used as an office. Roof was done in 2015. In 2017 the owners added a hot water tank for more on hand hot water storage. Well maintained home has been rented for a few years and now ready for it's new owners. No showings until open...

Posted on 06/16/2022

15 Silva St, Milford, MA 01757 is now new to the market!

New to market! Highly desirable Milford location. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial style home with 24x24 2 car attached garage and family room over. Oversized eat in kitchen with granite countertops. Large 1st floor 1/2 bath with laundry hookups and vanity with granite countertops. Central air conditioning. Large dining room with hardwoods floors, chair rail and crown molding. Front formal living room can be used as an office. Roof was done in 2015. In 2017 the owners added a hot water tank for more on hand hot water storage. Well maintained home has been rented for a few years and now ready for it's new owners. No showings until open...

Posted on 06/13/2022

Video Tour - 275 Pond, Hopkinton, MA 01748

You will fall in love with this spacious colonial home on a corner lot, facing a circle with conservation land behind it. The first floor offers a large family room, a lovely sunroom both with vaulted ceilings, a dining room, laundry/bathroom and an additional room that can be used as an office or playroom, granite eat in kitchen with island that opens up to the family room, is perfect for entertaining. The second floor has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, main bedroom with vaulted ceilings, private bathroom and walk-in closet. There is a family/playroom in the lower level with convenient walk out to back yard, a cedar closet, regular...