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 Tips for Decorating Your 1st  Home on a Tight BudgetWhen moving into your first home, you probably have a tight budget for decor. Fortunately (aside from the basics of a couch, dining table, and bed), a few targeted pieces will go a long way towards giving you a high design look on a low budget:1. Rugs. Spend on a few nice accent rugs. They add color and depth to your space, and set off your few furnishings.2. End/coffee tables. Even a plain old couch can be enhanced with end tables or a coffee table that has the look you want.3. Lamps/lighting. Search for interesting lighting that makes a statement without being expensive. Lamps, pendant lights, wall lights, etc. There are ...

 If you're searching for a new home open houses can present many learning opportunities. It's your chance to gather information--not only about the particular home you're touring, but also about buying homes in general. It's also your chance to get used to working with real estate agents to learn what they can offer you.Many people arrive at an open house with an open mind. This isn't a bad thing, but it is good to be prepared with some questions for the agent. In this article, we'll talk about some important questions that will help you make the most informed real estate decisions as possible. But first, let's talk open house preparation in general. Open House Etiquette Many people expect to be pounced ...

It may still be cold outside, but the snow and cold is not stopping the buyers from getting out there and making offers.  This past weekend at my new listing located at 7 Waybridge Lane in Wayland, MA I had over 60 separate parties come see this exquisite home via private appointment or at the scheduled open house.  The outcome was 7 offers in hand, all over the asking price, by Saturday evening and the sellers accepted one so we cancelled the scheduled Sunday open house.  On Sunday morning 3 agents called me with additional offers and one buyer reached out to me directly to write one but it was already too late. Here are 7 reasons why you should list in the Winter. 1.  While there ...