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Stunning upgraded new construction in Pierpont Estates is ready for you!
December 16, 2014
Stunning upgraded new construction in Pierpont Estates is ready for you! Enjoy the holidays in this graciously styled colonial on 2+ acres at the top of the hill with sweeping views. The large upgraded kitchen with gleaming hardwoods, oversized granite island and stainless steel appliances is perfect for holiday parties! Sliders to full deck to enjoy the view. Open floor plan with cathedral ceiling fireplace family room, hardwoods and recessed lighting. Formal dining room with wainscoting and formal living room. Upper level features four bedrooms. Private master bathroom with whirlpool tub and granite. Full, dry walk out basement is ready to be finished. 2 car garage. Central a/c, Generac Generator, mature landscaping and irrigation system. You can’t build this house for this price and you don’t have to wait to move in! Low tax rate in Dudley but easy access to major commuting routes. Qualifying location for USDA 0% mortgage.
5 Castle Circle, Dudley MA 01571
Call or e-mail for a showing today.
Beautifully upgraded townhouse in South Grafton!!!
December 16, 2014
Beautifully upgraded townhouse in South Grafton is NEW to the market for the fall! Enjoy affordable living with low condo fees in this three level town home at Oak Knoll Estates. Private area off the deck from the upgraded kitchen with new granite counter tops and back splash. The custom built-in cabinet and desk in the living room gives this unit added utility and style. Two spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath on the second level. Third level finished loft space would make a great office or additional bedroom to make this a 3 bedroom unit. Basement space for laundry and a workshop! With the new high school and excellent commuter location this will make a great place to call home! Central air, parking, pets allowed and nothing to do but move-in and enjoy!
14 Milford Road, Grafton, MA 01560
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Amazing value to be had with 64 Kingsley Street in Southbridge available today!!
December 16, 2014
Amazing value to be had with 64 Kingsley Street in Southbridge! If you have been looking for a classic style colonial with 2 car garage and large yard at the end of a quiet street with easy highway access then look no further! This house is a great place to call home with an open flowing main level that features a large kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room and enclosed front porch with classic pine board. Sliders to the expansive yard from the mud room that allows for extra storage, wood stove and garage access. First floor laundry! Updated full bath on the second floor with expanded master bedroom to feature extra space and TWO closets! Keep it or convert back for an additional 3rd bedroom. Two car garage with real wood doors and storage area. Insulated, vinyl sided, updated windows, 200 amp electrical, paved driveway and a quiet location with plenty of SPACE! Great value in USDA 0% down qualifying area.
64 Kingsley Street, Southbridge MA
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Waterfront Brick Colonial in Shrewsbury Available!!!
December 16, 2014
Stunning young brick front colonial with 25 feet of private waterfront on Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury! This is truly an exceptional home featuring a private sweeping back yard maximized to enjoy lake living with an expansive deck and lower lake stone patio giving you a waterfront oasis to enjoy in a commuter friendly location. A traditional double story foyer entrance with custom tile invites you, your family and guests to enjoy luxury style living with a formal living room and dining room, private study and gas fireplaced family room off the expansive granite and c
herry kitchen with hardwoods that opens to the deck. Four bedrooms and laundry on the 2nd floor with a private Master Suite featuring tray ceiling, walk-in closet, private double vanity bath with jacuzzi tub and fireplaced sitting room with lake views. Gas heat, central A/C, central vac, full walk out basement and 2 car garage.
154 South Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury
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Tips on How To Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests
November 29, 2014
Is your home ready for holiday visits from friends and family? Here’s how to prepare for the invasion.
Maybe you are lucky and have a guest suite always ready for holiday guests. But even with a dedicated space, preparing the home for the annual onslaught of friends and family takes time and forethought.
Some preparations for holiday guests take only a few minutes; some take a lot longer. My advice: Start preparing your home for the holidays now.
Prioritize
The day before guests arrive is no time to pull apart junk drawers and clean out linen closets. Declutter guest rooms and public areas — foyer, kitchen, living room, den, and dining room. Remove anything unnecessary from countertops, coffee tables, and ottomans; if it’s out of sight, keep it out of mind, for now.
If you run short of time, bag up the clutter and store it in car trunks, basements, and out-of-the-way closets. Sort and arrange after your guests depart.
Safety
Light the way: Even though you can navigate your home blindfolded, your guests can’t. Make sure outside lights are working so they don’t trip on the way to your door. Put motion-activated night lights in hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms to ensure safe passage after the sun sets.
Child proofing: Ask parents to bring hardware that keeps their small ones safe, such as baby gates and cabinet locks. Transfer toxic cleaners and medicines from base to wall cabinets. Hide matches and lighters.
Fire prevention: If you didn’t freshen smoke detector batteries when you switched the clocks to Daylight Savings Time, change them now. After your guests arrive, run a quick fire drill: Make sure they can locate exits and fire extinguishers, and that they know how to open windows and doors.
Entryway upgrades
Your home’s foyer is the first place guests see, so make a good first impression.
- Upgrade exterior entry doors or give old doors a new coat of paint. Polish and tighten door hardware, and oil hinges to prevent squeaks.
- Remove scratches from hardwood floors, stairs, and wood railings. Place a small rug or welcome mat at the entrance to protect floors from mud and snow.
- Clear out shoes, umbrellas, and other clutter.
- Add extra hooks to walls so guests can hang coats and hats.
- Add a storage bench where guests can remove boots and shoes.
Kitchen prep
Your kitchen is command central during the holidays, so make sure it’s ready for guests and extra helpers.
- To increase storage, install a pot rack to clear cooking items off countertops and ranges.
- Move your coffee station into a family room so guests don’t crowd the kitchen when you’re trying to fix meals.
- If you like to visit while you’re cooking, place extra stools and chairs around the perimeter of your kitchen so guests can set a spell.
Sleeping arrangements
If you’ve got a guest room, replace the ceiling fixture with a ceiling fan and light combo, which helps guests customize their room temperature without fiddling with the thermostat for the entire house.
To carve sleeping space out of public areas, buy a folding screen or rolling bookcase, which will provide privacy for sleepers. Fold or roll it away in the morning.
Bathroom storage
Bring toilet paper, towels, and toiletries out of hiding, and place them on open shelves so guests can find them easily.
If you don’t have enough wall space for shelves, place these items in open baskets around the bathroom.
Also, outfit each tub with a bath mat (to avoid falls) and each toilet with a plunger (to avoid embarrassment).
What tips do you have for getting ready for guests this holiday season?
Oil heat…you need a rider on your home owners insurance for spills?
November 11, 2014
Egads! I was not aware of that until recently so I am sharing this tidbit of information:
Heating Oil Spill Remediation Coverage on Homes/Properties
Effective July 1, 2010 the regular homeowner’s and property insurance programs will no longer provide coverage for property damage and liability caused from heating oil spills stored in the homes/properties. However, the remediation coverage for oil spills can be bought and added as an endorsement on the regular homeowner’s and dwelling fire insurance policies.
Coverage applies to “Residence premises”, “Covered real property” and “Covered personal property”. Limit includes first-party property coverage per occurrence and third-party liability coverage per occurrence.
We at our agency have had two such claims last year: For one $150,000 was paid and on the other $250,000 was paid for clean up costs. There would have been further damages, if a water source had been polluted.
Home heating oil spills can be both a financial and emotional disaster for property owners. In addition to making sure they have the proper insurance protection, homeowners should consult with their fuel oil dealers to determine what preventative measures and system upgrades are needed. In most cases, heating systems which comply with the new regulations are unlikely to develop a leak or spill.
To qualify for the optional coverage, the dwelling must be built in 1990 or later. For homes built prior to 1990, the policyholder must provide proof that their heating system and tanks have been upgraded to comply with Massachusetts Chapter 453. A certificate from a heating oil dealer/supplier or from the local fire department confirming that the insured has installed either an oil safety valve or a non-metallic protective sleeve around the oil supply line to prevent leaks will be sufficient. Heating oil systems installed on or after January 1, 1990, most likely are already in compliance. State fire codes implemented these requirements on all new installations.
The cost to add the property damage coverage ranges from $52 to $87 per year. Most companies will provide the liability coverage at no additional cost and the others have a nominal charge ranging from $4 to $9 per year depending on the limits of the coverage.
Should you need further information on this new law in MA, please visit: http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/laws/hhsl.htm or contact:
| Alka Yadav-Mehta, LL.B., LL.M., CISR Vice President Business Sales Herlihy Insurance Group 51 Pullman Street Worcester, MA 01606 Phone: 508-471-9658 Fax: 508-751-5747 |
New listing in Marlborough!
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NEW to the market! Great space – great lot – great location in Brimfield!
May 14, 2014
Looking for room to entertain and play? This home in Brimfield has it all!
Open concept main floor, all engineered hardwoods, with cathedral ceiling family room and dining room that flow around the breakfast bar and into kitchen. That kitchen has a laundry area with hook ups and sliding doors that open onto a wood deck overlooking a large backyard.
Three bedrooms, all carpeted, and a full bath with tub and separate shower and heated tile floor complete the easy living main level. Central Air. Downstairs is meant for fun with a 605 sq ft game room complete with pellet stove and walk out french doors so the fun and games can spill right out into the backyard and bordering woods. Another full bath, a l-o-n-g closet and a storage room add function to the lower level. The attached two car garage has pull down access to full size storage room above and has it own electric panel.
Room to relax, room to play inside and out, rural setting and modern convenience are all waiting for you here!
Open Sunday – 5/18
1pm to 3pm
32 Lyman Barnes Rd Brimfield
For more information or to schedule a private showing:
Ann Mullen, Realtor, CBR RE/MAX Professional Associates 1 413 537 0098annmullen@remax.net
Calling all agents! ULTIMATE Broker’s Open!
May 12, 2014
The Ultimate Broker’s Open!
Please join us for The Ultimate Broker’s Open on Thursday at 29 Redland Street in Shrewsbury! We have several fantastic prizes, live demonstrations of stuff YOU need and want to know and lunch! Plus we have a creampuff colonial that you can easily sell to your buyer!
FIRST PRIZE
Free home staging consultation Julie Remele of Transforming Spaces (a $250 value)
2nd & 3rd Prizes
Panera Gift Cards
from Amy Chisholm, Esq
Free Pre-Approve Me App and Demonstration
This essential tool is offered by Prestige Home Mortgage and we will demonstrating how to use it at 12:30 and 1pm.
Ever been in a multiple offer situation on a Sunday afternoon and cannot reach buyers lender for updated pre-approval letter for highest and best? That won’t happen again if you have this tool! Get the app just by showing up! Stay for the demonstration to learn how to make it work for your business!
Don’t miss this! Have lunch, network, build your business, win prizes and preview a great home!
Thursday, May 15th
12pm to 2pm
29 Redland Str Shrewsbury
Hosted by:
Amy Mullen and Pam Crawford
RE/MAX Professional Associates
