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Affordable and short sale approved!
December 29, 2015
If you don’t mind doing a bit of work this one is for you! Excellent community location with easy access to the pike and major routes. Short sale is approved and the bank wants offers!!!!
AUCTION 12/4 through 12/8! Lake property in Rutland!
December 2, 2013
WOW! What a foreclosure opportunity to own by Turkey Hill Pond in Rutland! DOUBLE LOT! Two sheds! Ready for your improvements and priced to sell QUICK! 3 bedrooms and 1 bath cottage. Property sold AS-IS. Condition of septic system is unknown. Pipes have been removed. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! This property is now under auction terms. All bids are to be submitted through http://www.auction.com. This property is subject to a 5% buyer’s premium pursuant to the Auction Terms & Conditions (minimums may apply). Online Auction Bidding Start: Wednesday, December 4th 2013 Online Auction Bidding End: Sunday December 8th 2013
For more information and pictures or to schedule a showing:
Mullen Real Estate
Amy Mullen, Realtor CPA CDPE MBA
Ann Mullen, Realtor CBR, Buyer Specialist
508-784-0504
Stink Bug Invasion! It’s as Bad as You Think
September 27, 2012
Stink bugs are coming (again)! In fact, they’re already here, and the government is searching for ways to wipe out the little stinkers.
An army of stink bugs has marched into 38 states, and the federal government is scrambling to find ammunition to take them down.
Brown marmorated stink bugs, a Chinese import, are invading homes, orchards, and vineyards; eating fruit, buzzing overhead, and staying warm until they can emerge and lay eggs in spring.
If last year’s stink bug invasion wasn’t bad enough, this fall’s invasion is the second one this year — which presages an even bigger onslaught in 2013, says Tracy Leskey, an Agriculture Department entomologist.
“This has been a very good year for the stink bug,” Leskey told the The Examiner in Washington, D.C.
Entomologists are deep into R&D to find ways to wipe out the stink bug. Front-runners include baited traps and natural stink bug enemies, such as the wheel bug, a bug assassin that injects a paralyzing enzyme that turns stink bug innards into porridge, which the wheel bug sucks up.
The best way you can keep stink bugs at bay is to seal your home up tight, like you do in winter to lower your heating costs.
- Close doors and windows
- Fill cracks in siding, window screens, and HVAC vents
- Install weather stripping
- Plug outdoor outlets
If stink bugs already have invaded your home, grab them with toilet paper and flush them down the toilet. Or, drown them in a jar of soapy water.
Do not squish them, which will release the stink that inspired its name, or vacuum them up, which will make the machine smell.
I gun down stink bugs in my house with my trusty Bugzooka.
Have stink bugs invaded your home? How do you get rid of them?
Sneak Peak in Charlton!
June 18, 2012
Whoa! Bank-owned opportunity! Take a look at this beauty in Charlton!
Built in 2006, 4 beds, 2.5 baths, central a/c, hydro air heating system, 1.96 acres and the bank will be doing the Title V! Coming on the market tomorrow morning at $349,999!
Do you have questions about today’s real estate market?
May 16, 2012
Questions like…
- Do I need 20% down to avoid PMI?
- How long do I have to wait after a short sale or foreclosure?
- Do I need perfect credit?
- When does the market hit bottom?
- Where is the best place to buy?
- How much will I save?
- How much are closing costs and fees?
- What is the current rate?
We have answers!
Come to our FREE networking meeting about how to make the money you spend in rent WORK for you! Find out more about today’s real estate market, investment opportunities and the true cost of not being a home owner. No obligation, just show up with your questions. Join Wes and myself for a relaxed, no obligation meeting to find out the answers to the questions you have.
WHEN: Two dates to choose from: May 17th or 24th at 6pm to 7:30pm
WHERE: Prestige Home Mortgage 45 Lyman Street Westborough MA – Terrace LevelWhen’s the Best Time to Buy Appliances or Electronics? Decide.com can tell you!
April 29, 2012
In the market for a new appliance or electronics? Timing is everything. Here’s a website that’ll tell you if now is a good time to buy.
The best quality at the lowest price — that’s the mantra of every savvy appliance shopper. What you may not know is that prices fluctuate, and some times are better than others for buying.
So how can you find that magic window that will save you the most money? Decide.com lets you enter the appliance or gadget you want to buy — anything from refrigerators and washer/dryers to Kindles and iPads — and it’ll give you a thumbs up — buy now! — or a thumbs down — hold your horses, because prices will drop soon.
Decide will even give you a little graph of the price history for the product, and whether a new model is coming out anytime soon. Try getting that kind of info out of a retailer.
Spring Cleaning the Anti-Martha Way
April 16, 2012
Martha Stewart spring cleans like a pro — because she is a pro. But the rest of us seek an easier way. Welcome to The Anti-Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning Guide.
For the record, I love Martha Stewart. She has elevated housekeeping to high art, which protects home values. Martha’s taught us the devil is in the details, and that even mundane chores can be tackled with grace, diligence, and elbow-high rubber gloves.
That said, spring is here, and cleaning is required. But who’s got the time or energy to rip apart every square inch of the house? When I saw a Martha blog that suggested cleaning our kitchen range in only 22 steps, we threw in the towel and shouted, “Get real!”
Then, I found Anti-Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning Guide, acknowledging that top-to-bottom cleaning is a good idea, but nobody’s idea of a good time.
But days have only 24 hours, and work, family, and the tyranny of getting in 10,000 steps makes spring cleaning Martha-style merely a fantasy for most of us. So, I found a “get-real” guide.
This guide is all about time-savers and corner-cutters. Top highlights:
- Don’t scrub when a good soak will do.
- Take small bites out of large tasks: If you live long enough, you’ll get it clean.
- Invest in white vinegar companies, because vinegar is the one cleaner you can’t do without.
- If a machine can clean it better and faster, buy it or rent it.
But seriously, folks. Here’s a little preview of the guide.
- Shower heads: A warm white vinegar bath will get rid of mineral deposits.
- Windows: Use coffee filters or microfiber cloths instead of paper towels to wash windows and avoid streaks.
- Patio furniture: Vacuum wicker furniture with an upholstery attachment.
- Primo declutter tip: Get rid of “fat clothes” first, which make you feel bad about your body.
Hey, we’ve got a million of these. Martha, I’m sure, is shaking her head in dismay. But I’m sure this guide will help you get clean in spring and still have time to enjoy the season. THE GUIDE
And that’s a good thing.
Do You Prefer the Dentist to Lawn Work?
April 13, 2012
Lawn Work Ranks Low on Americans’ Hit Parade of Chores! When it comes to lawn chores, we’d rather open wide and say “ahhhh” than mow and weed.
Americans would rather see their dentist or visit their in-laws than spend time with their lawns.
In fact, we would rather do just about anything than mow, fertilize, and perform other lawn care chores, according to a Consumer Reports survey of 1,000 adults nationwide.
When asked about which tedious chore they would like to do, only 7% said lawn care. Here are the activities that ranked higher:
- Cook, 62%
- Grocery shop, 49%
- Do laundry, 41%
- Go to work, 38%
- Clean the house, 38%
- Visit in-laws, 33 %
- See the dentist, 17%
Consumer Reports didn’t mention any chores that ranked lower than lawn work. But I’m guessing that cleaning out the septic tank and unclogging drain pipes might be worse.
What chores would you pick over lawn care? Any chores that rank lower?
MORE houses added to the open for this Sunday in Holden! WOW!
March 8, 2012
Yep…Holden is officially OPEN this coming Sunday! Please take a look at one or some of the SIXTEEN houses that will be open this coming Sunday (3/11) in Holden. There is something to fit everyone’s taste and budget and the weather is going to be beautiful! Come to Holden…grab a coffee a Dunks on your way into town and then take a tour!
If you would like more information about any of these listings, just let me know. All houses open 1 to 3pm unless noted otherwise:
46 Acorn Drive
4 Birch Hill (1:30 to 3)
238 Fisher Rd
89 Fox Hill
2 Greenbriar Lane (12 to 2)
37 Heather Circle
225 Highland Street
84 Homestead (11:30 to 1)
67 Laurel Hill Lane
823 Main Street (11am to 1pm)
1565 Main Street
476 Manning Street
769 Mason Rd
96 Nelson Street (12pm to 2pm)
395 Salisbury Street (12pm to 2pm)
12 Tanya Drive
10 Million Underwater Homes…video blog on a possible solution?
February 16, 2012
My recent addiction to this video blog is becoming a solid part of my morning routine. From the just the title of their blog “Think Big Work Small” to this quick report on a possible solution to the current housing market crisis proposed by Senator Menendez. Excellent way to keep up on things without having to read the entire proposal…and I love their comment at the end that even if this isn’t a perfect solution…it’s better than the road we’re on now!
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