Author: Mike Hunter
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If you had to choose would you pick a bigger backyard or a bigger house?
Whenever anyone engages me a conversation about real estate (which is quite often) or when I’m at a party and need a little conversation starter I ask “If you had to choose would you pick a bigger backyard or a bigger house?” You’d be amazed at the answers I get. There is one consistent response.… Read more
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It’s all in the pitch….
Vaulted Ceilings – Vaulted ceilings are any elevated ceiling. It’s the generic term for elevated ceilings – cathedral, coffer, cove and shed ceilings fall into this category. Flat and tall ceilings aren’t typically referenced as vaulted, but can be. The word vaulted is derived from the Latin word volvo, which means roll or tumble –… Read more
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Did the Realtor ask you a few of these questions?
Real estate agents ask a lot of questions. I’m no exception. When interviewing sellers I get a really good feeling for them and the house by asking at least several of the following questions. Because every home is unique, every listing I take gets a unique presentation to the world – It makes a real… Read more
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Days on Market – Numbers can vary?
Days on market (DOM) data can easily mislead you. It’s not wrong, it’s just not the complete story. The clock starts ticking once a house is listed as “active” in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). It displays the number of days a listing is “active” on the MLS before it is entered into “pending” status.… Read more
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What I Like About SUDBURY
Sudbury is a progressive town where history coexists peacefully with modern lifestyles. Located just shy of 20 miles from downtown Boston, the town of 18,000+ residents is convenient. Read more
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Sudbury Real Estate Market Today
It’s a GREAT time to be a Seller. Here’s a quick journey through the 4 major price points of the Sudbury MA market today. Read more
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How to identify a “fixer upper”.
Buying a fixer upper can mean money in your wallet but how do you go about finding one? The real estate industry has its own unique language that can sometimes be confusing. One term that comes up a lot, especially in times of bank-owned properties, short sales, and foreclosures, is “as is” and its variations… Read more
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Tudor house style is known for its distinctive facade.
Tudor house style was very popular in the early 1900’s up to the great depression. They can be found throughout Metrowest (lots in Brookline/Newton and Worcester’s North Side) and got their most distinguishing architectural feature from medieval times when large buildings were built in a post and beam fashion. The spaces between the large framing… Read more
