Sandi Boucini & Michelle Granger, Real Estate Blog http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog Sandi Boucini & Michelle Granger, Real Estate Fri, 18 May 2012 19:01:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Condo – Sutton, MA 01590 is now back On the market! http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-back-on-the-market http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-back-on-the-market#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 19:01:07 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-back-on-the-market Versatile unit at desirable Woodburyville Heights.Open concept w/ main living all located on one level.Enter from the 2 car garage into the tiled laundry/mudroom area, a short flight of stairs leads you to the bright foyer & then up to the main living level.Large mst bedroom w/ cath ceiling, multiple closets & private mst bath [...]]]> Versatile unit at desirable Woodburyville Heights.Open concept w/ main living all located on one level.Enter from the 2 car garage into the tiled laundry/mudroom area, a short flight of stairs leads you to the bright foyer & then up to the main living level.Large mst bedroom w/ cath ceiling, multiple closets & private mst bath await you! Neutral kitchen is fully applianced & cabinet packed w/ great skylight!The open dining/living rooms are the heartbeat of the unit w/ soaring ceilings! Must see!

This is a Townhouse style home and features 4 total rooms, 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms, and is currently available for $194,900.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-back-on-the-market/feed 0 Condo – Sutton, MA 01590 is now new to the market! http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-5 http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-5#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-5 RE-SALE*Luxury & Elegance best describes this large Cypress floor plan overlooking the golf course in Sutton’s “The Villas at Pleasant Valley CC”*Magnificent open fl plan w/soaring fam rm ceiling and dramatic stone surround fireplace*Dining room*Sunfilled Kitchen offers abundance of cabinets, granite & morning rm*Three bedrooms, one on the first floor*Loft*Master Suite incls his and her [...]]]> RE-SALE*Luxury & Elegance best describes this large Cypress floor plan overlooking the golf course in Sutton’s “The Villas at Pleasant Valley CC”*Magnificent open fl plan w/soaring fam rm ceiling and dramatic stone surround fireplace*Dining room*Sunfilled Kitchen offers abundance of cabinets, granite & morning rm*Three bedrooms, one on the first floor*Loft*Master Suite incls his and her baths*Finished walkout lower level w/bar*3 Season Porch*Golf cart garage*One of the best locations*

This is a Half-Duplex style home and features 11 total rooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, and is currently available for $739,900.

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]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-5/feed 0 Is Your Kitchen Making You Fat? http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/is-your-kitchen-making-you-fat http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/is-your-kitchen-making-you-fat#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:40 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/is-your-kitchen-making-you-fat If you have been packing on the pounds it may be your kitchen that is to blame. New research has shown that it could be your kitchen making you gain weight.

Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen from contributing to a growing waistline.

No Media

The TV in the kitchen [...]]]> If you have been packing on the pounds it may be your kitchen that is to blame. New research has shown that it could be your kitchen making you gain weight.

Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen from contributing to a growing waistline.

No Media

The TV in the kitchen is now a media snack station. Parking yourself in front of the TV with food all around you makes snack time a lot easier. Computers in the kitchen can also lead to mindless munching and web surfing. It’s too easy to grab a bite when all the food is within arm’s reach.

Stand Up

Who doesn’t love an island prep station? But all the handy seating around the island is an invitation to linger over snacks. So lose all the stools to help resist temptation to gather in the kitchen.

Open Invitation

The so-called great room isn’t so great for your weight. Combination living/kitchen areas make your kitchen the focal point of the home. Add a few partition walls or screens to keep the fridge and cabinets out of sight when relaxing, and watching TV in the living room.

Skimp on Storage

Pantries, large cabinets are so appealing and offer a great place to stockpile food. They also offer lots of temptation. Too many trips to bargain bulk stores will have your storage full in no time and also create a mentality of surplus. More is always more especially when it comes to food.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/is-your-kitchen-making-you-fat/feed 0 Single-Family – Sutton, MA 01590 now has a new price! http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-8 http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-8#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:29 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-8 Sprawling custom ranch sits majestically at the top of Boston Road & boasts colorful perennial gardens, updated inground pool & floor plan to meet the modern family’s needs. Light & bright kitchen is the center of the home. It offers a separate eating area, sliders, vaulted ceilings, skylights & many built in appliances.Formal rooms are [...]]]> Sprawling custom ranch sits majestically at the top of Boston Road & boasts colorful perennial gardens, updated inground pool & floor plan to meet the modern family’s needs. Light & bright kitchen is the center of the home. It offers a separate eating area, sliders, vaulted ceilings, skylights & many built in appliances.Formal rooms are open to family room with 1 of 4 fireplaces. There are Master Suites at either end of the house for living flexibility. Click on floors plans & video to see more!

This is a Ranch style home and features 11 total rooms, 3 full baths, 4 bedrooms, 2.39 Acres, and is currently available for $424,900.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-8/feed 0 Single-Family – Sutton, MA 01590 is now new to the market! http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-2 http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-2#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:24 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-2 We know it is all about LOCATION*Much admired, sophisticated Custom Colonial*We all dream about this property and now it can be yours*So many unique details inside and out*Stunning stonewalls and landscaping*Impressive foyer welcomes you*Fireplaced family rm w/large window seat & built-ins*Lovely formal din & liv rooms*Very large kitchen w/center island, cath ceil & opens to [...]]]> We know it is all about LOCATION*Much admired, sophisticated Custom Colonial*We all dream about this property and now it can be yours*So many unique details inside and out*Stunning stonewalls and landscaping*Impressive foyer welcomes you*Fireplaced family rm w/large window seat & built-ins*Lovely formal din & liv rooms*Very large kitchen w/center island, cath ceil & opens to 16×20 four season porch*Two staircases*Bonus rm, office*Circular drive* An exciting property for the discriminating buyer*

This is a Colonial style home and features 13 total rooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 bedrooms, 2.21 Acres, and is currently available for $675,000.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-is-now-new-to-the-market-2/feed 0 Save Money Insulating Your Home http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/save-money-insulating-your-home http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/save-money-insulating-your-home#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 11:01:04 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/save-money-insulating-your-home Did you know that sealing and insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient? It is a project that is also easily done yourself. The heating and cooling of your home accounts for about 50 percent to 70 percent of the energy used. [...]]]> Did you know that sealing and insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient? It is a project that is also easily done yourself. The heating and cooling of your home accounts for about 50 percent to 70 percent of the energy used. So unless your home was built as an energy-efficient home, adding insulation will probably reduce your utility bills. Even a small amount of insulation-if properly installed-can reduce energy costs dramatically.

Energy Star has created a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to sealing and insulating your home. The guide provides step by step instructions and photos to:

1.Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks

2.Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more

3.Make sure your improvements are done safely

4.Reduce energy bills and help protect the environment

Click here to download the guide.

Make sure to check your state and local codes before starting any project and follow all safety precautions.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/save-money-insulating-your-home/feed 0 Single-Family – Mendon, MA 01756 is now new to the market! http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-mendon-ma-01756-is-now-new-to-the-market http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-mendon-ma-01756-is-now-new-to-the-market#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 01:00:48 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-mendon-ma-01756-is-now-new-to-the-market This is your chance to own on Beautiful Lake Nipmuc! Your choice for the day: relax on your own private beach, play w/ friends at the Town Beach next door or walk across the street to the town fields/park. Retire at night knowing the big improvements have been done for you: roof, siding, windows, kitchen, [...]]]> This is your chance to own on Beautiful Lake Nipmuc! Your choice for the day: relax on your own private beach, play w/ friends at the Town Beach next door or walk across the street to the town fields/park. Retire at night knowing the big improvements have been done for you: roof, siding, windows, kitchen, bathrooms and brand new tight tank. Summer is almost here and this home is the one you want!

This is a Colonial style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.12 Acres, and is currently available for $229,900.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-mendon-ma-01756-is-now-new-to-the-market/feed 0 Single-Family – Sutton, MA 01590 now has a new price! http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-7 http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-7#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 18:03:30 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/single-family-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-7 Sprawling custom ranch sits majestically at the top of Boston Road & boasts colorful perennial gardens, updated inground pool & floor plan to meet the modern family’s needs. Light & bright kitchen is the center of the home. It offers a separate eating area, sliders, vaulted ceilings, skylights & many built in appliances.Formal rooms are [...]]]> Sprawling custom ranch sits majestically at the top of Boston Road & boasts colorful perennial gardens, updated inground pool & floor plan to meet the modern family’s needs. Light & bright kitchen is the center of the home. It offers a separate eating area, sliders, vaulted ceilings, skylights & many built in appliances.Formal rooms are open to family room with 1 of 4 fireplaces. There are Master Suites at either end of the house for living flexibility. Click on floors plans & video to see more!

This is a Ranch style home and features 11 total rooms, 3 full baths, 4 bedrooms, 2.39 Acres, and is currently available for $425,000.

For complete details click here.

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This is a Detached style home and features 7 total rooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, and is currently available for $599,900.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/condo-sutton-ma-01590-now-has-a-new-price-5/feed 0 If You Don’t Buy Now You May Miss the Boat http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/if-you-dont-buy-now-you-may-miss-the-boat http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/if-you-dont-buy-now-you-may-miss-the-boat#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:40 +0000 Sandi & Michelle http://www.sandiandmichelle.com/blog/if-you-dont-buy-now-you-may-miss-the-boat The bidding wars are back! Buyers have finally realized there is a perfect storm for buying, low rates, supply and an improving economy. Supply is down and buyers and according to this article from The Wall Street Journal are finding that they are now competing for homes.

The number [...]]]> The bidding wars are back! Buyers have finally realized there is a perfect storm for buying, low rates, supply and an improving economy. Supply is down and buyers and according to this article from The Wall Street Journal are finding that they are now competing for homes.

The number of contracts signed to buy homes in February eased slightly from January but posted another strong gain from a year ago—the latest sign that demand for homes is up from the depressed levels of the previous 18 months.

A report March 27th by the National Association of Realtors showed the index of pending home sales, reflecting deals that have gone into contract but haven’t yet closed, rose 9.2% last month from a year earlier, continuing a rise largely fueled by investors’ purchases of foreclosed properties. The index fell by 0.5% from January.

While buyers are starting to step forward, however, home builders and real-estate agents report an elevated level of contracts falling apart, as buyers run into trouble qualifying for mortgages amid tough lending standards.

Another common complaint: low appraisals that come in below a negotiated value, requiring sellers to cut their price or buyers to put more money down in order to keep a deal from collapsing. As a result, the pending sales figures could be overstating actual sales as buyers sign multiple contracts over the course of several months.

Still, analysts say that housing demand appears to be stronger than at any point in the past year. Low prices are luring investors who can convert properties into rental units and make double-digit returns. More first-time buyers could face added urgency to move as landlords begin to raise rents and mortgage rates rise from record lows.

“We are seeing very strong activity out there,” said Ivy Zelman, chief executive of research firm Zelman & Associates. Buyers are tired of deferring moves, and rising rents “have really pushed people off the fence,” she said. “We’re not ready yet to wave the victory flag and say home prices are going up, but we’re confident they’re stabilizing.”

The report showed that purchase activity was up 18.4% and 19% from a year ago in the Northeast and Midwest, respectively, after an unseasonably warm winter. Contract activity fell by 1.8% in the West.

Real-estate agents in many parts of the country say inventories of homes for sale are declining, leaving more buyers competing for less supply. Shrinking inventories could be a consequence of the decline in home prices, which has left more sellers unable or unwilling to sell their homes at a loss.

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