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Posted on 06/27/2022

Refinancing with no closing costs: Top pros & cons to consider

Refinancing your home can have a plethora of benefits. Among lowering your monthly payment, refinancing your home can also allow you to borrow against your home’s equity. However, refinancing in the beginning can have significant closing costs, such as application fees, loan origination fees, mortgage insurance and interest - especially when involving mortgage points. Your new mortgage’s closing...

Home Financing

Home Refinancing

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Posted on 06/26/2022

Windham, NH Real Estate Market Update 6/26/2022

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Posted on 06/20/2022

What to Do Before You Buy a Fixer-Upper

When choosing a home, many potential buyers opt for a fixer-upper. Fixer-uppers can be fulfilling projects and potentially save money compared to buying a move-in ready home. However, it can also be an incredible amount of work that requires ample preparation. If you’re thinking of going for a fixer-upper, here are the most important things to do first:...

Cost

Fixer Upper

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Posted on 06/13/2022

Quick Tips for Integrating Your Smart Home Tech and Entertainment Systems

Home theaters are often filled with multiple electronic components, which can lead to a jumble of cords and remote controls. Having to rely on different remote controls for your screen, sound system and other components can become a hassle. Adding smart home features to your home theater allows you to simplify this process and cut down on the...

Entertainment

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Posted on 06/10/2022

Andover, MA Real Estate Market Update 6/10/2022

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Posted on 06/06/2022

How to Grow Geraniums in Containers

Geraniums are a favorite among gardeners for their colorful blooms and ease of care. If you live in a region with mild winters, they are excellent options for garden beds and containers outdoors. However, it's still possible to enjoy growing geraniums no matter what climate zone you live in. Here is a basic guide to growing geraniums in...

Container Gardening

Gardening

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Posted on 05/30/2022

Solomon's Seal & More: Shade-Loving Plants to Consider for Your Garden

A shaded yard or garden space might seem like a challenge. However, there are many plants like Solomon's seal that prefer partial to full shade. If you're searching for plants to fill your shaded garden, here are some suggestions to consider: Solomon's Seal Solomon's seal plants have long, arching vines with rows of hanging flowers resembling tiny lanterns....

Garden

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Posted on 05/25/2022

Windham, NH Real Estate Market Update 5/25/2022

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Posted on 05/23/2022

Home Exterior: Could Your Driveway Bring in a Higher ROI?

When homeowners weigh which upgrades best improve their property values; remodeling kitchens and expanding bathrooms are almost always top of the list. But what about installing a new driveway? A dirt or gravel parking area turns into a veritable quagmire during bouts of heavy precipitation, which could mean you end up tracking more mess into your home than...

Driveway

Exterior Design

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Posted on 05/16/2022

Avoiding Epipremnum Aureum: Pet-Safe Trailing Plants for Your Houseplant Collection

For some pet owners, hanging plants in baskets is not always enough to keep animals safe from eating them. Trailing plants such as epipremnum aureum and philodendron are beautiful and easy to care for, but toxic to cats and dogs if their vines hang down to nibbling height. Luckily, there are options for non-toxic trailing plants you can...

Houseplants

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Posted on 05/10/2022

Andover, MA Real Estate Market Update 5/10/2022

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

Posted on 05/09/2022

The Pros & Cons of Higher Down Payments: What Homebuyers Should Consider

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

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