Category Archives: Wellesley Homeowners

Darn Those Dams- Ice Dams That Is

Whether you live or plan to live in Wellesley, Natick or any other Massachusetts town, I advise you to plan now if you got ice dams on your roof last year. (I did and although I hopped up there myself … Continue reading

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Con men in Wellesley Real Estate?

Question: This didn’t happen in Wellesley but I heard a story about a widow who lost her home and a sizable amount of cash to a real estate con man.  Have you heard of anything like this? Bill’s Answer: The … Continue reading

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Painting a Wellesley House

Question: My next door neighbor’s son, a college student, has offered to paint my Wellesley house.  The house needs painting and the young man’s quote seems reasonable.  I am on a fixed income so major expenses are a concern.  Are there … Continue reading

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Converting a Wellesley Home

Question: We live in a seven bedroom Wellesley home.  Since our kids have moved out, we would like to consider a plan of renting out some of the rooms or converting the house into a two-family.  We got this plan from having … Continue reading

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What’s a Wellesley home without a hot tub?

Question: Unlike some residents, we live in Wellesley but we aren’t made of money.  My son loves that spa store on Route 9 and keeps telling me that a hot tub for our deck would be a smart investment, would it? … Continue reading

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Should we buy a Wellesley condo?

Question: My husband and I are thinking about selling our five bedroom home and buying a condominium in Wellesley and another in Florida.  Being a basically specious person, I wonder if there are any  federal protections for buyers? Condominiums are … Continue reading

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Wellesley Real Estate and Determination

Hi, Bill FitzPatrick, President of Wellesley Real Estate. I wish I could. I wish I could. Sorry, but in the real world, I wish I could, just doesn’t cut it. Wishful thinking is nothing.  You need DETERMINATION. To be among … Continue reading

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Who gets to live in Wellesley?

Hi, Bill FitzPatrick, President of Wellesley Real Estate. As in most wealthy communities, there a few “Thanks, Dad” residents but, by and large, most residents can afford to live in Wellesley because they are personally SUCCESSFUL. They are doctors and professors and investors … Continue reading

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What motivates Wellesley buyers?

What’s the best thing about Wellesley? Of course, it’s the town of Wellesley. It’s the schools and churches and swimming Morse’s Pond and walking Lake Waban.  It’s the shopping on Central Street and Linden Square.  It’s our every increasing dining … Continue reading

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Do Wellesley Realtors Dress For Success?

Hi, Bill FitzPatrick, President of Wellesley Real Estate. Here is a short article which I just wrote for small business students and aspiring real estate agents.  I have added a few Wellesley details for this  blog post. Look the part. Easy … Continue reading

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