LaraJan 17, 2018How the new tax plan will affect homeowners & our local real estate marketFirst of all, let me preface this post by clearly stating that I am not an CPA or otherwise qualified to give tax advice, so please view ...
LaraMar 30, 2015How to fix wet walls, mold, and other damage caused by winter ~ by Rob RobillardThe Globe ran a great piece by Robert Robillard, aka, “The Concord Carpenter,” that I thought would be useful to share. Had originally re...
LaraJan 22, 2014Homeowner Tip: Ice Dams — What They Are & How to Prevent ThemThe following information comes from Colin Gibson of Gibson Home Improvement — I thought it was very good information and appropriate for...
LaraDec 12, 2013Year End Tax Tips for Home OwnersI know we’d all much rather be thinking about fun stuff like the holidays, snow, maybe some time off from work… But in the next couple we...
LaraMar 8, 2013Want to Know What Your Home is Worth? Don't Ask the "Zestimator!"It really pains me when I hear people reference “Zestimates®” of their homes. The Zillow algorithm for estimating a home’s market value m...
LaraJan 2, 2013Happy New… Taxes!Don’t worry — this has nothing to do with the “fiscal cliff” that we’re all so sick of hearing about… simply a posting of our residential...
LaraNov 20, 2012Before You Roast Those Chestnuts…Lots of frost on the ground this morning, which got me thinking about how much I miss the little woodstove I had in my old apartment. Ala...
LaraNov 12, 2012Great Article on Flood & Other Disaster InsuranceThe NYT recently ran a great piece about what standard homeowners’ hazard/disaster insurance covers and what it doesn’t, and makes a good...
LaraNov 8, 2012Warren Buffett Betting on the US Housing MarketIf you trust that this guy knows what he’s doing (how could you not), then things are looking good for the country’s housing market. Not ...
LaraJun 3, 2012Boiler Rebates Offered by Mass Save — Plan Ahead!I know it’s June, and we’re all thinking about air conditioning, not heating, but if you’ve got an old boiler (from 1983 or older), it mi...
LaraFeb 10, 2012Cambridge Affordable Housing Programs InfoThe City of Cambridge is sponsoring a series of information sessions on the city’s affordable housing programs — the next of which is Mon...
LaraSep 8, 2011Are You Covered? What Homeowner's Insurance Will Pay ForShortly after Hurricane Irene, real estate attorney Rich Vetstein put together a little summary on what types of damage are typically cov...
LaraJun 23, 2011Don't Fear the Tax Man — Cambridge Taxes are Low!Last week an agent–whose identity shall be protected here–was trying to sell his Somerville condo by telling my buyer clients how much low...
LaraApr 21, 2011Redoing Your Floors? Consider Your OptionsWanted to share this useful resource, recently published by REALTOR® Magazine — it’s a good reminder that hardwood and carpet are not you...
LaraFeb 4, 2011Worried About Your Roof?The Mass Department of Public Safety offers some winter storm tips on its website, most of which are pretty boring and obvious. BUT… if y...
LaraDec 27, 2010Consider Yourself Forewarned: New Law Requires Massachusetts Homeowners to Shovel & De-IceIf you haven’t already heard it all over the news the past couple of days, be aware that homeowners in Massachusetts are now legally resp...
LaraNov 22, 2010Beyond Cambridgeville – Look for Me on Yahoo!I’m happy to announce that I’ve recently been selected as a “featured contributor” for Associated Content from Yahoo! This means that in ...
LaraSep 22, 2010Another Perk of Cambridge: Low Property TaxesLast week I received the tax brochure that Cambridge periodically sends out, covering where the city’s taxes come from and what they go t...
LaraAug 31, 2010Cool *Free* Tool for Insuring Your StuffWhether you rent or own your place, it’s always a good idea to insure the contents of your home against fire, theft, and all those other ...
LaraJul 22, 2010Is a Non-Toxic Home Possible?When I bought my own condo last year, I decided that it would be a toxin-free zone. That’s right: no bug spray, no toxic cleaning product...
