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Title Insurance and Property Title Issues

Title Insurance: What Buyers Should Know About Title Issues When buying a home, most people focus on the property’s condition, location and purchase price. However, there’s another important consideration that isn’t always visible during a showing: the property’s title. Title issues can involve old mortgages, unpaid liens, recording errors or even questions about who legally […]

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North Andover Real Estate Market Update

What’s New: The North Andover real estate market saw 10 new properties come on the market this week, including 4 single-family homes and 6 condominiums. New listings ranged from approximately $275,000 to $1.100,000, giving buyers a fresh group of homes to consider. Beyond the new listings, it’s also helpful to look at the bigger picture. […]

Keep more home equity with SMARTSALE

Reduced commission can save sellers thousands. Homeowners spend years building equity in their property. They make mortgage payments, maintain the home, complete improvements and benefit when property values increase. When it comes time to sell, it makes sense to look closely at how much of that equity you actually keep. One way to keep more […]

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10 Things Home Buyers Often Overlook

10 Things Buyers Don’t Notice Until After They Move In When touring a home, it’s natural to focus on the big things. Buyers notice the kitchen, bathrooms, bedroom sizes, backyard and overall condition. But some of the most important things home buyers overlook have less to do with how a house looks and more to […]

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Colonial Homes in Andover MA Outperform

Why Buyers Love Colonial Homes in Andover MA Ask buyers what style of home they’re hoping to find in Andover MA and there’s a good chance you’ll hear Colonial. While buyers certainly purchase Capes, Ranches, Split Entries, Raised Ranches and Contemporaries, Colonial homes in Andover MA continue to have exceptionally broad appeal. I’ve seen that […]

Discover the town of Andover Massachusetts

Discover Andover MA Discover Andover MA, and you’ll find a community that manages to feel historic, established and active all at once. Located about 23 miles north of Boston, Andover combines a traditional New England downtown, distinctive neighborhoods, conservation land and excellent regional access. But Andover isn’t defined by just one part of town. Downtown […]

Adult Day Care | A Growing Community Need

Why an Adult Day Care Business Can Be a Great Opportunity An adult day care business can provide something increasingly important to families and communities: a safe, supportive place for older adults and adults who need assistance during the day while allowing them to continue living at home. As families balance work, caregiving and the […]

Homes with In-Law Apartments | Why Buyers Want Them

Why More Buyers Are Looking for Homes With In-Law Apartments Homes with in-law apartments are becoming attractive to a wider range of buyers, and it isn’t simply about having aging parents move in. Today’s buyers are looking for homes that offer more flexibility, make better use of housing costs and can adapt as their family’s […]

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New Listing 100 Sutton Hill Rd. North Andover MA

100 Sutton Hill Rd North Andover MA New North Andover For Sale. This expanded Cape Cod offers a rare combination of space, flexibility, and an exceptional North Andover location close to the Town Common, Youth Center, Parks and schools. The main home features four bedrooms, two full baths, a dedicated office, hardwood floors, stainless steel […]

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Reduced Real Estate Commission

Why Pay Based on a 20-Year-Old Model? A reduced real estate commission can make a significant difference in how much money a homeowner keeps when selling a property. For decades, a common real estate commission structure was approximately 5% of the sale price, often divided between the listing side and the buyer’s side. But real […]