Obama Signs Relief From Flood Insurance Hike

Posted OnMar 21, 2014
Homeowners living in flood-prone areas are getting relief from big spikes in insurance costs under legislation President Barack Obama signed into law Friday. Lawmakers from both parties supported the measure in response to angry homeowners who faced sharp premium hikes after an overhaul of the government’s flood insurance program two years ago. Democratic Sen. Robert
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Getting the Organizing Help You Need (Finally)!

Posted OnMar 19, 2014
Written by Laura Gaskill, Houzz Contributor Clutter and disarray driving you bonkers? Perhaps it’s finally time to call in some organizing help. Whether you need assistance with a large room or a small closet, or you need an entire household reboot, this guide can get you started.  Sigmar Project: Organizing your home. Why: An organized home is a
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The 5 Worst Things You Can Do Before Buying a Home

Posted OnMar 18, 2014
This article was written by Chris Birk and originally published on Credit.com   Cynics may scoff, but getting under contract on the right home can turn even the most stoic shopper into a bit of a dreamer. From paint colors to planting a garden, picturing yourself in that property is critical for many buyers. But
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Where Prices Are Headed Over The Next Five Years

Posted OnMar 15, 2014
by The KCM Crew on March 10, 2014 in For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market
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The 5 Best Time-Tested Remodeling Projects-And The Worst

Posted OnMar 10, 2014
By: John Riha A new steel front door tops the list of home improvement projects with the best ROI, boasting a long-term return of 97.2% Image: Sally from LoveOfHomes.com Although kitchens and bathrooms always steal the spotlight in a home remodel, they aren’t necessarily the ones that have the highest return on investment when you sell
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Lighting Isn’t Cheap: Here’s How To Do It Right

Posted OnMar 06, 2014
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Image: Emily Dunham With the cost of today’s bulbs and fixtures, it pays to plan for lighting on the front-end of your remodel. Picking the right fixtures and bulbs for your remodel can be an intimidating process, but taking some time to plot out your lighting will save you money in the
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Top 10 Free Wifi Spots Around Downtown Boston

Posted OnMar 05, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014, Written by Tom Acitelli This winter will pass. It has to. And the time shall come when you venture outside for longer spells, perhaps with your tablet or laptop in hand. Where to go when you want WiFi in downtown Boston and you don’t want to buy a cup of coffee for the
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March Checklist For A Smooth Running Home

Posted OnMar 04, 2014
Written by Laura Gaskill, Houzz Contributor March is a fickle month when it comes to weather; depending on where you live, it could be snowing or utterly balmy. But even if you still have snow on the ground, by March we are all craving a fresh start around the house. From cleaning counters and curtains to doing an
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NANTUCKET STYLE VILLAGE COLONIAL

Posted OnFeb 28, 2014
 53 Hartford St., Westwood, MA www.53Hartford.com Listed at $1,225,000 OH Sat/Sun 3/1 & 3/2/14 @ 12 to 2 pm   Discover privacy and prestige in this architect-designed, professionally-decorated, Nantucket style Village Colonial. This superlative 5 BR, 3 1/2 BA custom built home, provides an open, airy interior, a main-level master suite and an inlaw/ live in
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