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Posted on 05/09/2022

Tangible personal property taxes: What they are & why they matter

What is the difference between property tax and tangible personal property tax? While property taxes are commonly understood as payments on your home or land, tangible personal property is a less common term used in real estate. Referring to physical objects other than the literal land or building, personal tangible property is important in commercial and rental businesses....

Personal Tangible Property

Property Taxes

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Posted on 05/06/2022

Waltham, MA Real Estate Market Update 5/6/2022

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Posted on 05/02/2022

Simple DIY Garden Balls to Decorate Your Yard

You can find colorful, shiny or subtly decorated orb sculptures in gardens everywhere. Sometimes called garden balls, gazing balls or spheres, these globes have been a popular outdoor decoration for decades. They come in myriad designs, styles and sizes and are very simple to make yourself. Here we’ll go over a few ways to decorate your own garden...

Posted on 04/25/2022

Somerville, MA Real Estate Market Update 4/25/2022

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Posted on 04/25/2022

Mid-Mod: Four DIY ideas for your home

Affectionately known as Mid-Mod, this mid-century interior design movement is heavily influenced by the angular, funky style of the middle of the 20th century. It takes the best of what the late 1950s and early 1960s had to offer and gives it a contemporary twist. Here are four DIY Mid-Mod home decor projects to try: DIY hairpin leg...

Posted on 04/18/2022

Trending fireplace design ideas to try

A fireplace is a highly sought-after home feature, and many homeowners want to make the most of theirs with great fireplace design. For those looking to design fireplaces for their sitting area or areas after they’ve been installed or have recently bought a home with a new brick fireplace, the possibilities are endless. Here is a quick guide...

Design Trends

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Posted on 04/14/2022

Newton, MA Real Estate Market Update 4/14/2022

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Posted on 04/11/2022

Make the most of your space with these home remodeling ideas

Home remodeling, also called home renovation, is one of the best ways to bring new life into an old house. Remodeling projects can replace outdated elements, boost aesthetics and increase functionality all at the same time. If you’re searching for new home renovation ideas to get the most out of your home or just hunting for a place...

Basement

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Posted on 05/11/2022

Another Property Sold - 334 Beacon St B, Somerville, MA 02143

WOW- STUNNING townhome set back from the street. Enjoy over 2100 sq ft of living space with attached garage. Open concept entertaining level features a spacious living room with built-in bookcases, modern kitchen with stainless appliances and dining area that leads to a private deck. A half bath completes this floor. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, home office, laundry & pretty tiled bath. The top floor showcases the fabulous primary bedroom suite with extra ceilings, spa bathroom with jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet. Hardwood floors and tons of natural light throughout. 3 zones of heat/AC. Plenty of storage and a bonus room on the 1st...

Posted on 05/10/2022

Another Property Sold - 96 Pleasant Street 96, Woburn, MA 01801

Sparkling like new, this incredibly designed townhouse offers space, style and flexibility. A welcoming farmers porch is the first stop before entering the sun filled foyer created by an open concept living space and tons of windows. Hardwood flooring spans the fireplaced living room and throughout the large kitchen dining area. Offering sliders to a back deck, the gorgeous kitchen has been tastefully appointed with quartz countertops, stainless appliances and upgraded cabinets. A side mud room offers convenient access to the attached garage and 1st floor 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor features a full bath, laundry room and 3 large corner bedrooms...

Posted on 04/20/2022

334 Beacon St B, Somerville, MA 02143 is now new to the market!

WOW- STUNNING townhome set back from the street. Enjoy over 2100 sq ft of living space with attached garage. Open concept entertaining level features a spacious living room with built-in bookcases, modern kitchen with stainless appliances and dining area that leads to a private deck. A half bath completes this floor. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, home office, laundry & pretty tiled bath. The top floor showcases the fabulous primary bedroom suite with extra ceilings, spa bathroom with jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet. Hardwood floors and tons of natural light throughout. 3 zones of heat/AC. Plenty of storage and a bonus room on the 1st...

Posted on 04/12/2022

Another Property Rented - 111 Vernon St 2, Waltham, MA 02453

Gorgeous townhouse with 3 levels of living available to rent in the popular Cedarwood area. The first floor features an open floor plan with a large living room with fireplace and modern kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. There is also a half bath. The second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms and full bathroom including washer/dryer. The top floor boasts a master suite with full bathroom. Step outside from the kitchen to a private porch and pretty fenced yard. Other amenities include: hardwood throughout, lots of natural light, gas heating, central air. Enjoy direct access to the garage plus 3 outside parking spaces....