Hilary W. Foutes REALTOR®'s Blog

Posted on 01/09/2022
Avoid Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes With These Tips
Photo by William Fortunato from Pexels Buying a home is a big decision made up of dozens of smaller decisions. With so many moving parts in the process it's difficult to know you’re making the best choices. Some of the most important choices in buying a home have to do with finances. Here we will go over some...
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Posted on 01/02/2022
3 Smart Technology Upgrades to Help Sell Your House
If you’re putting your house on the market, you’re likely trying to find every way to increase buyer interest. There are many things you can do to boost home value and attractiveness to potential buyers. One thing that has become increasingly effective in modern home sales is smart technology. If you’re interested in adding some easy smart home...
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Posted on 12/26/2021
4 Ways to Make a Mini Greenhouse
If you’re looking for simple and inexpensive ways to grow plants from seedlings, there are plenty of DIY solutions to consider. You can convert everyday household items into seed starter containers and create microclimates with mini-greenhouses. Here are some ideas for DIY seed starter greenhouses to help your seedlings thrive. Plastic Bottles For single seedlings, try making mini...
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Posted on 12/19/2021
The Basics of Eco Homes
Photo by Cats Coming from Pexels There is a lot of talk these days about eco homes, but it's important to remember that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to creating an eco home. An eco home does not have to have a specific design style or meet certain qualifications in order to be designated as such. Rather, an eco...
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Posted on 12/12/2021
3 Important Tips for Finding Your Dream Home
Photo by Matilda Wormwood from Pexels Shopping for a home is vastly different than shopping for anything else. Home buying is typically the most fiscal investment a good percentage of people make. There’s a lot more to it than just money, however. Finding the right home requires patience and open-mindedness and clear priorities. So how do you find...
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Posted on 11/07/2021
3 Benefits of Keeping Plants in Your Bedroom
Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Keeping indoor plants is a hobby for some and a matter of decoration for others. However, all houseplant owners benefit from the many health advantages of having living greenery in the home. In particular, houseplants in your bedroom can have a positive effect on both the aesthetic and your overall health. Here...
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Posted on 10/31/2021
What Every Walk-In Closet Should Have
Walk-in closets are an incredibly popular feature and often featured on homebuyers’ wishlists. If your home does not have a walk-in closet already, there are some clever ways to build one with some remodeling. Whether you have a walk-in closet already or are thinking about adding one, there are some key features you should be sure to include....
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Posted on 10/24/2021
Your Guide to the Basics of Garden Edging
Photo by Matt Chen on Unsplash Garden edging is an aspect of landscaping design that serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. You can use edging as a decorative border around plant and flower beds, pathways and lawns using a variety of materials. Here we will go over some of the key benefits of garden edging as well as...
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Posted on 10/17/2021
Design a Bedroom With These 6 Simple Tips
Image by Burst via Pexels Bedrooms offer a great opportunity to create cozy and relaxing sleep environments while incorporating different style elements. The bedrooms in your home don’t need to have the same style overall, so feel free to use different designs in each one. Whether you want an airy, mostly white bedroom or a bedroom with some...
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Posted on 01/05/2022
Another Property Sold - 15 Crest Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
Contemporary brick Tudor-style home with wintertime Ocean views. It's hard to decide if you want to host a party or just relax and enjoy your favorite book in front of the sky-lit family room while warming up in front of the magnificent built-in gas burning fireplace. Windows envelope the open concept first floor and bring the outdoors inside with surrounding views of trees & nature. Privately situated and set back from the Oak Road entry. Attached EE garages on both the Crest and Oak entrances.1st floor offers a Granite kitchen that opens up to a large eat-at bar with pendant lighting & dining space. The family room is surrounded...
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Posted on 01/04/2022
Another Property Sold - 45 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Enjoy all that Marblehead has to offer in this lovingly renovated home originally built in 1800. Special attention was paid to restoring period details like wide pine floors and intricate molding, pocket doors and a sweeping staircase with the conveniences of modern day luxury including a new gourmet kitchen, new addition with a souring ceiling, HVAC, generous and private fenced in yard, covered porch and off street parking. The flexible floor plan provides options for a separate entrance Au-Pair, office or multi-generational living. Don't miss out on this...
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Posted on 12/23/2021
Another Property Sold - 11 Lexington Circle, Swampscott, MA 01907
Live on one of the most sought after neighborhoods, the quintessential Center Entrance Colonial has been expanded and renovated. Every room you are looking for in the "live/work-from-home" lifestyle is here.1st floor boasts a large DR, updated kitchen/laundry area, LivRm w FP, large Family room, great home office, half bathroom, & an amazing 3-season enclosed combo deck/porch "2nd" family room. Granite EI kitchen, Stainless Steel appliances, & so much more! 2nd floor boasts 3 Bedrooms and two renovated full bathrooms,3rd Floor has 2 more bedrooms plus a newer half bath. Central Air, Gas Heat, Large grassy yard & patio, outdoor...
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