Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'

It's been great to be home for the last couple weeks. Lots of cycling and hiking and simply enjoying the changing weather. There really is no place like "home", wherever that is for you. I've also met up with a few friends recently (socially distanced, of course) and it reminded me how fortunate I am to have good friends and a small network of supportive folks in my life. Home really is where your peeps are!

We have been talking about preparing your home for selling over the last couple weeks both inside and out. There's lots of reasonable things you can do to help your home get more offers and simply attract more potential buyers. But today we're going to shift backwards a bit and talk about why that matters now. The reality is some of you are going to have to move in the next few months. No, I don't know someth...

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That's right. We're going to get a little Zen today. The market is still pretty hot with buyers looking to get a move-on (literally). The inventory is building as well so there will be more homes to go around (and compete for those potential buyers). One of the tricks of the trade with real estate professionals is to think like a buyer. This is sometimes easier said than done. None of us know what some other random person is thinking or what it is they are looking for. But we can provide them with lots of information in order to make a good decision. The goal today is to think like a buyer (when you're selling your home) and help them walk a mile in your "shoes".

Your first stop should be with your local real estate professional. They are the ones who are on the phone all day with both buyers and sellers and will be the best po...

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If you've been reading along all these years, you've figured out that I'm on the precipice of my half-century mark. For the non math majors out there, that also means that my parents are approaching that age where they may need a bit of help from time to time. Whether it's to open that persnickety jar of pickles or simply being "there" when one of them recovers from surgery or an illness, pitching in as they enter their twilight is simply part of the deal. I'm often reminded (by my older brother, no less) that they DID house, feed, clothe and care for us for the better part of 18 years. The least we can do is offer our support for a few years now.

Today I'd like to take a peek at some considerations of the in-law apartment. I know there are typically dozens of factors that go into the decision about housing for mom and dad. First...

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I feel very fortunate to have a home with more than enough space for my roommate and I. During this pandemic, we are both working from home, but can honestly go almost the full day without seeing or hearing each other. Throw in the garage and backyard and we each have our own little escapes. All that said, the one area where we both end up connecting is the back deck. We just added one of those tables with the propane fire pit in the middle and we have a pretty comfy couch. Last year we added an umbrella to make the morning sun a little more bearable, as well as a cafe table for two. It's wonderful to get "outside" without having to go out where all the scary people are!

Regardless of the size of your home, you are likely still itching to get outside. Today I'd like to talk about a few neat ideas you can utilize to make y...

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It would seem that we're not out of the woods yet. The re-opening phases seem to coincide with increased cases and positive tests. Let's all put our patience hats on (along with our masks!) and continue being careful. We'll get through this. Support your friends, family and neighbors. Check in on your extroverted friends (we introverts are in heaven!). And keep focus on the welfare of others, not just yourself. Go team!

Sorry. I've been reading more news than normal lately (which is typically none!). Tends to get me all fired up and want to spread good news instead of all the ick. Last week we talked about the market beginning to heat up and this week we're going to stay on that wave. There's lots of good news for sellers this week so let's get rolling.

First and foremost, and indirectly beneficial to sellers, is the...

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