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By Elizabth Weintraub|January 7, 2019 A seldom-discussed phenomenon often occurs when a homebuyer decides to write a purchase offer. Maybe you’ve been house-hunting for weeks and you notice that one home has been for sale for almost six months without…
Read moreRealtors oppose mandatory energy reviews, claiming that owners of older homes would be at a disadvantage By Scott Gibson | April 4, 2019 A Massachusetts lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require an energy assessment and an energy performance…
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Proposed new uses for the North Main Street fire station have ranged from a brewpub to a barbershop to a bakery. But the station’s future as a municipal building is uncertain. Selectmen recently discussed the cost of repairing the station…
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Plans for an improved Old Colony Way, more downtown parking and an extended bike path got the go-ahead from the Board of Selectmen this week. After a lengthy discussion Wednesday, June 20, selectmen unanimously approved plans for the former Fales…
Read moreNegotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation…
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Brighten up your home and bring in buyers with these easy ideas. Springtime brings sunshine, showers — and plenty of opportunities for home staging. Make the most of the season with these fresh updates that are sure to attract buyers.…
Read moreLooking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. 1. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make…
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This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, fixing, painting, and organizing. This year, nothing will stop you. Based on…
Read moreThanksgiving evokes certain unshakable images: Long tables crammed with too much food. Beloved and bickering family members consuming way too much of that food. Overstuffed family members staggering away from the table to watch football. And once the crumbs and…
Read morePersonal Best Karate will present Done with Bullying, a free anti-bullying class for children ages 7 to 12, at noon Oct. 28 at 250 East Main St. The program is aimed at teaching practical strategies for identifying and dealing with…
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