Hilary W. Foutes REALTOR®'s Blog

Posted on 06/21/2020
5 Indoor Plants That are Nearly Impossible to Kill
Photo by Pushok via Pixabay Do you buy plants for your home – just to find them shriveled up and browning just a few short days later? You may be purchasing plants that require too much care – or that are known for being tricky to keep alive. Whether you’ve been cursed with a black thumb, have a...
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Posted on 06/14/2020
Energy Saving Landscaping Tips
Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...
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Posted on 06/11/2020
How to Buy Your First Home
Photo by Roman Samborskyi via Shutterstock Buying your first home is exciting! And scary! But you don’t have to fear the process if you take the time to become fully prepared for homeownership. Below are the seven primary keys to preparing yourself and smoothing the process. How to Know You’re Ready Determine how much you can afford. The...
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Posted on 06/11/2020
Five Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Up to 9.2 million Americans will purchase their first home in 2020. Homeownership is a wonderful and sometimes overwhelming experience. It's exciting to have a place that you can personalize and call your own. However, owning a home can quickly become a burden if you don't plan carefully. Keep in mind these five...
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Posted on 06/11/2020
How to Freshen Up a Dated Home
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Your home is your statement to guests and allows you to show your personality to the world. The only problem is that over time, trends will change, and what once used to be a modern home can suddenly look dated and in need of freshening up. This issue becomes more important if you...
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Posted on 06/11/2020
How to Enjoy a Seamless Home Selling Journey
Selling a house may prove to be a long, complex and stressful process. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to increase your chances of enjoying a seamless house selling experience, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing allows you to make a positive first impression on prospective buyers. Thus, you should spend...
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Posted on 06/11/2020
How Buying Power Is Determined
The biggest area of your life that you need to understand before you buy a house is your own finances. Before you know what kind of house you can buy, you’ll need to understand your own buying power. While things like square footage, how many bedrooms you need, and finding the right neighborhood are important, you can’t go very...
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Posted on 06/11/2020
3 Ways to Prepare Your Credit Before Your House Hunt Begins
Photo by bongkarn thanyakij from Pexels Shopping for a new home should be an exciting experience, but if you are unsure of where you stand with your credit, it can be a little nerve-wracking. Having good credit will not only help you to secure more favorable interest rates for your mortgage, but it can also help you to...
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Posted on 06/23/2020
Video Tour - 1099 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
Hello Suburbia! Live near the ocean, beaches, parks, & bike trails! Only 10 mi to Logan or 12 to Boston.This home is situated right on the town line between SWMP & MHD, only a street away from the Beach! Our High School is 1 of only 3 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon schools in MA! Renovated Bathrooms, Kitchen & other updates throughout. Fabulous Sun porch, Large Living room with beamed ceilings, over-sized windows and FP. Open concept kitchen / family room / dining area, perfect for keeping family together or entertaining! Large Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, recessed & pendant lighting, crown molding,...
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Posted on 06/23/2020
1099 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907 is now new to the market!
Hello Suburbia! Live near the ocean, beaches, parks, & bike trails! Only 10 mi to Logan or 12 to Boston.This home is situated right on the town line between SWMP & MHD, only a street away from the Beach! Our High School is 1 of only 3 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon schools in MA! Renovated Bathrooms, Kitchen & other updates throughout. Fabulous Sun porch, Large Living room with beamed ceilings, over-sized windows and FP. Open concept kitchen / family room / dining area, perfect for keeping family together or entertaining! Large Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, recessed & pendant lighting, crown molding,...
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Posted on 06/15/2020
233 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 01907 is now new to the market!
Our owner wanted a place for his wife and their children to enjoy on a sandy beach nearby. In 1973 he custom built the fun filled guest house from the finest materials where they all congregated from then to now enjoying the large inground pool, overlooking the sparkling Atlantic ocean and the picturesque city views. They strolled on sandy Eiseman’s beach, played shuffleboard, and had countless cookouts at their own private beach club. 20 people was a small group for them, Family was important In 1996, attaching to the beach house, they built a modern 4 bedroom oceanfront home where they ultimately resided welcoming any and all family and...
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