Hilary W. Foutes REALTOR®'s Blog

Posted on 11/01/2020
Creative Storage Ideas for Homes with Cozy Floorplans
Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay To keep clutter at bay, it is important to make sure everything has its own place and returns there after every use. In small homes, this could prove quite challenging, however, as there are only so many places to put things. Unless, that is, you alter your house to include additional storage...
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Posted on 10/25/2020
Factors That Can Make or Break Your Home Sale
The good news about selling your home is that everything does not have to be absolutely perfect to attract buyers! Although some prospective buyers may be sticklers for things like cleanliness, the condition of appliances, and the amount of available storage space, perfection is rarely a requirement. Since most house hunters are primarily focused on finding a house that...
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Posted on 10/18/2020
Homebuying Pitfalls To Avoid
Image by Chanh Nguyen from Pixabay Buying a home ranks among the largest purchases everyday people make in their entire lifetimes. If you have gone through the process at least once, you probably gained some valuable life lessons. Whether it’s time to purchase a larger home for a growing family or downsize to a more manageable living space,...
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Posted on 10/11/2020
Home Financing - PMI and Down Payments
Image by Charles 🇵🇭 from Unsplash Part of buying a home is researching the market and your finances. Most lenders require you to put at least 20 percent down or pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). Since PMI is a cost that does not lower your interest rate or principal, it’s almost always better to save up that hefty...
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Posted on 10/04/2020
Reasons to Use a Buyer's Agent
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...
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Posted on 09/27/2020
4 Tips to Settle Down in Your New City
Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...
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Posted on 09/20/2020
When You Need to Sell Before You Can Buy
Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay If you’ve been renting and preparing to buy a new home, you’ve probably saved up your down payment and are in the process of getting pre-approved for your mortgage loan. If, on the other hand, you’ve been living in a home you own and paying on your mortgage, you may be ready...
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Posted on 10/31/2020
Another Property Sold - 7 Mohawk Road, Marblehead, MA 01945
Looking for a great home in a great neighborhood walking distance to town and schools? Then look no further.This well-maintained 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Colonial has many special features including a fully fenced, level lot with beautiful wooded views, a family room addition w/ cathedral ceiling & glass door access to the backyard deck and brick patio, a spacious fireplaced living room, a refreshed kitchen and appliances with a convenient breezeway entrance to the attached 1-car garage, an adjacent formal dining room with 2 built-in china cabinets and half-bath completes the main level. 3 bedrooms upstairs including a front-to-back Master w/...
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Posted on 10/31/2020
Another Property Sold - 322 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945
A stunning sun-filled contemporary home just a block from the ocean in a premier Marblehead neighborhood! Beautiful rooms, open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, sun room , patio & nice yard are marvelous for entertaining. Elegant living room with fireplace, cathedral ceiling and 2 skylights. Entertainment sized combination dining and family room with an exit to the back yard. Well designed 2016 kitchen with vaulted ceiling, skylights, granite - topped counters, breakfast nook & SS appliances. Three bedrooms just a few steps up from the main living area. Two bedrooms share beautifully redone in 2015 bathroom. Lower level offers:...
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Posted on 10/02/2020
Another Property Sold - 12 Shepard Avenue, Swampscott, MA 01907
Live near the beach, smell the salt air, listen for the ocean, see peeks of the ocean from this ranch-style multi-level home (only has 5 steps up from the main living level to the bedroom quarters).Open and airy, bright and sunny describes this wonderful home less than 500 feet from the ocean! Previous renovation combined the dining area with the kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and center peninsula, Brookhaven cabinetry and so much more! The living room runs from the front to the back of the home with a commanding fireplace and windows surrounding the room. Bedroom and full bath on main level with 2...
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Posted on 10/02/2020
Another Property Sold - 8 Susan Road, Marblehead, MA 01945
Location!! Sweet Cape Cod style home nestled on a quiet dead-end street. So many playgrounds and parks to enjoy in your neighborhood or take a 5 minute drive to enjoy downtown restaurants, shopping, movies, and so much more. This three bedroom home offers a first floor bedroom with an adjacent bathroom. The kitchen has faux-marble countertops and faux-tile backsplash & flooring to give this everyday space a fresh look. Enjoy grilling & dining on the adjacent wooden deck . The dining room and kitchen have a "knee-wall" in between them to provide a visual transition from one room to the other, giving that open feeling you want. Enjoy...
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Posted on 09/25/2020
Another Property Sold - 9 Lawrence Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
After 58 years this cherished homestead is ready for you to add your finishing touches! Located on tree-lined residential street in an area of comparable homes, this classic colonial offers interior and exterior architectural detail with well proportioned rooms, hardwood floors, woodwork, gracious staircase with first and second floor center hall foyers.__Other features: first floor family room, laundry off the kitchen, king size master w ensuite bath, walk up to third floor for 4th bedroom and room for expansion, room sized screened porch and large lower level playroom with wet bar. __Outside enjoyment in the serene and sunny back yard....
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