Many of us Northampton area residents are wondering whether this winter will come close, in snow accumulation, to last winter. So far, it's not looking that way - though you can't seem to go anywhere in town today without hearing conversations about the upcoming Nor'easter (the Emperor's New Nor'Easter?). But, impending storm or no, it [...]
It's hard to pinpoint the moment at which your newly renovated kitchen or bath starts to feel and look dated. As the months and years go by, something shifts. Is it that the paint has faded? Is it that the white square tile just isn't as timeless a choice as white subway tile would have been? Are you wishing you had chosen oil-rubbed bronze [...]
It has been a beautiful summer, much needed after the winter that wouldn't end. I'd like to be more zen, have more of a "be here, now" attitude and continue to enjoy these summer moments, however, as realtors, we tend to be thinking ahead much of the time. In winter, we often meet with sellers to advise them about prepping their homes for [...]
I am amazed how the undeniable instinct to clean and declutter accompanies the warmer weather year after year. It's like clockwork. After being cooped up inside all winter long, I find myself looking at both the interior and exterior of my house with new eyes. Clothes that don't fit the kids (or that I no longer wear) go to [...]
As realtors, we tend to hear many stories of winter-related homeowner issues from week to week. While we all live in fear of the dreaded ice dam,- in winter, local stores tend to sell out of roof rakes quickly, and most of us are out there shoveling off our roofs after every snowfall to avoid the expensive fallout of ice damming. This year, [...]
One of the pieces of advice we often give our seller clients as listing agents, is that a fresh coat of paint goes a long way towards making a home (or an individual room) look better. In addition, it is a relatively small investment to make when thinking about how to improve the look of your home. I found this relevant blog post on [...]
Now that a lot of the snow has melted - and the latest snow storm seems to have passed us by - it may be a good time to start thinking about some springtime home maintenance projects! Whether you are preparing your home to [...]
I was visiting some clients last week to advise them about readying their house to potentially sell. They wanted advice about any work I might recommend they do before listing it. The house is a well-kept single-floor home (ranch-style), with some very nice attributes: wider hallways (custom designed to accommodate a wheelchair) which [...]
As realtors, we may have concern on behalf of our clients when we see terms associated with a listing such as "seasonal water in basement" or "some seasonal seepage" or, "history of water in basement". We may be concerned for our [...]