Old Colony Real Estate Market News

If you are on the Internet, chances are you are already on Pinterest or you at least have seen Pinterest.  It is one of the fastest growing sites and serves as an electronic bulletin board where users or “pinners” can organize ideas and information by subject. Everything from recipes, fashion, beauty and even information about books and movies is housed on this site. 

According to MSNBC, Home is the number one category of pins on Pinterest.  Many homeowners feel that this is a great source of information for home projects and research.  Much like looking through books and magazines, Pinterest serves as a valuable resource for planning home improvement and organization projects.

By pinning various ideas and making an electronic wish list of sorts, homeowners can communicate this to contractors and architects and even include the smallest details.  There is such a variety of information on Pinterest and it can even be broken down by home style and is searchabl...

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After this wicked winter weather we have experienced it is important to inspect your home for any damages that could occur due to extreme cold or precipitation. There are two key areas to look at, including the roof and basement to make sure no further damage occurs.

First thing to look for are long icicles, which could be a sign of ice damming on the roof. Ice dams are ridges that form and prevent any melting snow from draining off and can cause major roof damage. The first thing to do is remove all snow from the roof. A roof rake is one of the best tools to use for this and carefully pull the snow down to the roof line as not to damage the shingles. Chip away at any ice damming so melting snow can flow. If you aren’t comfortable, call a professional roofing contractor to remove it for you – but make sure you get an estimate first. Also make sure to check the attic for proper insulation and ventilation as if it is too warm this can contribute to causing the damming.  D...

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As we begin 2014, what are some trends that we may see in the housing industry? There are several and here a few that could help shape the landscape.

Millennials are being observed in terms of where they are going and what they are doing. Their financial decisions play a key role in economic markets, including housing. One major trend of millennial is that they are not buying as many homes as previous generations at their age.

Another trend is that recovery of the real estate market is heavily dependent on job growth and recovering from high unemployment numbers. Some experts say that the job market may not fully recover for another 2 years so it is not likely to change quickly.

During the economic downturn, apartments were in high demand. In many cases it was due to former homeowners now becoming renters and multi family situations on the rise as well. However, there should be a slowdown in the building of multifamily buildings and apartments as the demand h...

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It’s a new year and this can mean lots of changes. For many of us, redecorating is a major project at the top of the to-do list. However, this can mean big money and not all of have the resources for a major remodel – which can cost on average close to $20,000. In addition, some owners might not want to spend the money simply because they don’t want to invest in something that might not sell in the future. For many homeowners, simple is better.

These days, there are a lot of great ideas out there on how to improve kitchen space for minimal cost. Magazines, television and even home improvement stores offer lots of ideas and advice to making some changes. 

Here are some ideas that can help jump start your kitchen renovation and still leave some money in your pocket. 

• Painting is the most cost effective way to bring about change in a room. What color is best? Take a look around and evaluate what the primary colors are what is most likely to stay a...

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Are you preparing to sell in 2014? If so, there are several ideas and tips that are useful for staging a home. What exactly is staging a home?  Staging a home is a way to promote a home in the real estate market through using professionals who come in and arrange a home in such a way that it gives a savvy first impression to potential home buyers.

Staging experts are different from real estate experts. While a real estate agent knows the ins and outs of selling and closing, design may not be an area of expertise they are familiar with so this is when experienced assistance is best.  So, with that said, what would a staging expert do? They work with the layout and flow of a home to eliminate clutter, change around furniture and doing an overall assistance with the appeal of the home. 

With that being said, not everyone selling a home has the advantage of using the services of a staging professional. Here are some tips on how to do it yourself that can help with mak...

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