Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Important Difference Between Buyer Agency and a Buyer Agent

If you’re relocating to Massachusetts from another state, you’ve probably been advised to retain a Buyer Agent to represent your interests. One thing you may not realize is that unless the agent is the lister of a property, he/she is … Continue reading

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Three Reasons a Landlord Shouldn’t Try to Lease and Sell at the Same Time

There is a Natick multifamily that was on the market for nearly six months.  A nice enough property- good location, spacious, amenities, nice lot etc. (Why so long? One clue might be the $90,000 price drop from the original listing … Continue reading

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Condominium Caveat for Wellesley Buyers and Sellers Alike

I believe Wellesley and Natick area condominiums are a good value right now. They are a more affordable way for first-time buyers to enter the Metrowest homeowner market and a viable option for this seeking to downsize or maintain multiple … Continue reading

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Dissecting a Dead Deal (AKA Only the Lawyers Won)

This isn’t an indictment of all lawyers- I work with excellent attorneys. This is a lesson about how emotions and egos of the parties involved caused a deal that was perfect for all to slowly sputter and die like an … Continue reading

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Buying a Home with a Septic System

Even today, many homes in the Wellesley and Natick area still have septic systems instead of being connected to town sewer. My listing at 17 Brook Street, Natick has a septic system (new in 2009) This is nothing to be … Continue reading

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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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New South Natick Single Family For Sale!

If you  prefer  the  privacy of a  quiet street where the houses aren’t crowded on top of each other yet  enjoy the convenience to nearby historic South Natick Village , then this home  is worth a closer look-see. What sets … Continue reading

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Wellesley Home Buyer Tips: Inspections

After 25 years in the Wellesley and Natick real estate markets, I’ve seen my share of property inspections. And I’ve also seen a number of sales disintegrate over relatively inconsequential issues revealed during inspection. One or both of the parties … Continue reading

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Wellesley and Natick – Does Lifestyle Trump Statistics?

Reading yet another Wellesley are real estate report: Wellesley Condo Sales Up Over  90% in September 2011 vs 2010! That’s tremendous don’t you agree? Well…. Until you discover that it means 5 sold this year and 3 sold last year. … Continue reading

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The Saga of a Three Family, The Fire Department, and a Smoke Detector Certificate

(A true cautionary tale for buyers and sellers alike. The town is not named because I have to work here- let’s just say it doesn’t start with W) Yesterday, we finally closed on a property- a full month after the … Continue reading

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