Marina Sparages' Blog

Posted on 01/31/2021

The Five Hottest U.S. Markets for Luxury Homes

Photo by Daniel Salcius on Unsplash If you're looking for that second home in the vacation paradise of your dreams, these five locations have just turned the corner from luxury sellers' market to luxury buyers' market: Maui, Hawaii Tennis clubs, golf resorts and views of white sand beaches and pristine blue water top the reasons why Maui has...

Market Trends

Luxury

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Boost Home Value with Age in Place Design

Image by Jonathan Petersson from Pixabay Home improvement to accommodate residents of all ages and physical abilities not only add convenience and safety to the home, but also make good economic sense. "Aging in place" guidelines have been formulated to assure that housing of the future is designed to meet changing needs. Open floor plans are not only...

Updates To Your Home

Renovation

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Storage Ideas for 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...

Storage

Small Space

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Posted on 01/10/2021

How to Care for Succulents Indoors

Image by Milada Vigerova from Pixabay Caring for indoor succulents is not as intimidating as it may seem. Even though growing them can be a challenge, there are lots of care tips that could make things easier. Succulents are not the ideal plants to grow indoors but that should not stop you from growing them. With the right...

Indoor Gardening

Gardening Tips

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Luxury Homes: Buying vs. Building

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Now that you decided to move into a luxury home, you need to determine whether you are going to build one or buy a luxury home that already exists. There are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. Also, in most cases, building is going to be more expensive. Still,...

Building A New Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Mortgage Types for Luxury Home Purchases

Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels When you buy a luxury home, you have several options when it comes to paying for the home. While some luxury buyers invest fully in the home and purchase outright, most find that opting for a mortgage of some type keeps options open and reserves capital for other things. Mortgages can be...

Luxury Home

Home Buyer

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Posted on 12/20/2020

Tackling DIY Projects Around Your Home

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay It may be tempting to call an expert (and sometimes, you can't avoid doing so) to fix something or to enhance the decor of your home, but some projects are surprisingly easy to do. Tackling DIY projects at home has never been easier, thanks to the availability of tools and products designed just...

DIY

DIY Home Repair

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Reasons to Back Out of Your Contract

Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayOnce you sign a purchase agreement, whether you are the buyer or seller, it is very difficult to back out of it. However, as a buyer, you are able to back out if your real estate agent drafts the contract properly. Real estate agents use a standard contract. That does not mean that...

Home Seller

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Posted on 01/31/2021

Another Property Sold - 19 Pass Farm Road #L315, Attleboro, MA 02703

Can't find it? Why not build...

Real Estate

Attleboro

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Another Property Sold - 48 Bodwell St, Somerset, MA 02726

Fabulous 3 Bedroom 1 bath Cape sited in a desirable Somerset neighborhood. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Gourmet Kitchen boasts granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Spacious Dining Room ideal for entertaining. Welcoming Family Room offers generous space for movie nights. Light-filled Living Room with beautiful picture window has been converted to a school room. Full bath as well as generous master bedroom finishes the first floor. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms. Lovely yard offers plenty of outdoor space for you and your family to enjoy. Stress free ownership of this well maintained home will help...

Real Estate

Somerset

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Posted on 01/09/2021

Another Property Sold - 40 Baron Road, Franklin, MA 02038

Beautiful 11 room Colonial with Bonus! Realize your dream with this amazing one owner home situated in the Kennedy School district offering an abundance of living space to fit all your needs. Welcoming eat in kitchen, inviting living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room and half bath completes the first floor. The upper level boasts three ideally sized bedrooms and a full bath as well as Master bedroom with full bathroom and his and her closets. Now for the real treat, an in-law unit with its on entrance features an eat-in kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bath. An abundance of storage space in the partially finished...

Real Estate

Franklin

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Posted on 01/08/2021

Another Property Sold - 61 West Acton Road, Stow, MA 01775

Set on a sunny knoll, just outside Stow center, sits the Amerscot House Inn, a south-facing 14 room colonial that has been a successful bed and breakfast for many years. The meticulously maintained, five-bedroom, 1730s antique has the charm of days gone by with all the modern amenities. There are 4 guest bedrooms, each with their own full bath in the main house and a recently added innkeeper's wing with its own access and two-car garage. Imagine the conversations that have taken place in front of a fire over the past nearly 300 years. Ideal for continuing the star laden inn or as your single-family home with a great guest suite. A...

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