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What Greater Boston Can Teach The Rest Of The World

Posted OnJul 27, 2014
EDWARD L. GLAESER | MESSAGES FOR BOSTON What Greater Boston can teach the rest of the world By Edward L. Glaeser | JULY 27, 2014 ESSDRAS M SUAREZ/GLOBE STAFF/FILE A free-spirited Somerville can elect a truly innovative mayor like Joe Curtatone (at the microphone). Sure, we must learn from other cities, but the flow of
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These Tricks And Tools Get Rid Of Annoying Backyard Pests

Posted OnJul 20, 2014
Powered by HomeActions for Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Keller Williams Realty, Newton, MA Try these tools and tricks to get rid of summer’s most unwelcome visitors: Wasps/Bees You don’t want to kill these guys because they pollinate plants (bees) and kill other insects (wasps). But, you also don’t want them taking up residence too close
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How To Make A Home Safe For Seniors

Posted OnJul 16, 2014
Written by Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Kelller Williams Realty, SRES ®, NRPP Certified Measurement Provider More and more Americans are making aging in place a priority and keeping seniors safe in their home means creating an environment that provides appropriate accommodations. A few minor alterations can provide safety improvements eliminating the risk of injury. Here
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How Much Value Does Remodeling Add?

Posted OnJul 15, 2014
Projects that turn unused space you already have in the basement and attic into a finished room and those that boost curb appeal give you some of the biggest bangs for your remodeling bucks, according to the newly released 2014 Cost vs. Value report from the National Association of Home Builders and Remodeling Magazine. Complete
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Get A Deduction For Giving Home Fixtures A Second Life

Posted OnJul 10, 2014
If you’re planning a remodel, don’t throw away your washer, bed frame with matching dresser or the tile floor from your bathroom. Instead, give them to a salvage store like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore chain or your local salvage yard. Other homeowners can find your used item and transform it into something unique for their
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RADON AWARENESS

Posted OnJun 26, 2014
Written by Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Kelller Williams Realty, NRPP Certified Measurement Provider 107121 RT To be aware of the dangers of radon is to educate yourself and those you care about. Radon for most people is an intangible and when asked what radon is, will not know. Radon is dangerous, radon has been proven
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Consumer Watchdog Warns: Mortgages and Retirement Don’t Mix

Posted OnJun 25, 2014
A growing number of retired Americans have more mortgage debt, less affordable loans and are at a greater risk of foreclosure than prior generations, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a new report. What’s the big deal about having a mortgage during retirement? Income typically falls during retirement, so you have less money to
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