Gail Lent Real Estate Blog

Buyers are Saying It Is Time to Buy

Gail Lent — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:01:00 +0000

Is it time to buy a home? According to a Gallup poll done on 1/17/2012, 67% of people polled say yes!

According to Gallup, “Overall, there is good reason for most Americans to think now is a good time to buy a house. Interest rates remain near historic lows. Home prices are down sharply, providing many incredible buys.”

According to the November 2001 National Housing Survey conducted by Fannie Mae, buyers cited their major reasons for buying a home. Here are the results:

80% Having a good place to raise children and provide a good education
79% Having a physical structure where you and your family feel safe
75% It allows you to have more space for your family
69% It gives you control over what you do with your living space 69

So despite what has been a negative sentiment towards the housing market, buyers and the general public still think that homeownership is the way to go.

Open house at Rutland, MA 01543

Gail Lent — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:06:10 +0000

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Bigger than it looks! Includes a fully finished lower level featuring family room with brick hearth w/flue, office or guest BR, laundry room, and finished storage area. Recently updated kitchen with new Maple Cabinets, FP living room, hardwood floors under carpet, trex deck leading to private patio with firepit. finished storage area. Insulated attic, all new replacement windows, updated roof, 12 x 12 shed. Whole house is wired for generator. Well located on corner lot.

Single-Family – Auburn, MA 01501 now has a new price!

Gail Lent — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:53 +0000

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY – 560′ WATERFRONT ON DARK BROOK RESERVOIR – Park like setting with 1.731 acres with waterfront on 3 sides. Ownership includes additional 4 + acres under the water.. Property being sold “as is” . Possible site to build your waterfront dream home. Reservoir consists of 386 acres. Fishing, boating and lakefront enjoyment everyday.

This is a Cottage style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 6.04 Acres, and is currently available for $350,000.

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How to Find Space in Your Closet

Gail Lent — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:01:06 +0000

Closet space is one thing that you never seem to have enough of. Especially is you live in a smaller or older home.

If your belongings are spilling out everywhere, then you most likely need a closet makeover. Some planning and a few changes will net you some prime storage real estate and help you finally get organized.

Think vertically

Stand in your closet and look up. If you see empty space, you have an opportunity to take advantage of it with hanging racks, pegs or hooks.

Use adjustable shelving

Why use a tall shelf when a shorter one will do just fine? When you have shelves that you can customize, you might be able to salvage enough wall space for a whole new shelf.

Separate the seasons

If you live in an area that experiences cold winters, you may be able to split your wardrobe and store items in another location when you’re not using them.

Declutter and purge

If you don’t have enough room, something may have to go. Just think of it this way, if you haven’t used that bowling ball, pair of mittens or electric blanket in a while, it may be time to share the bounty by donating to Goodwill or your local shelter. Someone will benefit from your generosity, and you can console yourself with the tax write-off.

Go with baskets

Wicker baskets are an inspired storage solution that will corral your small items and organize your larger ones. They’ll streamline your shelves and liberate your floor space, too. If you don’t remember the color of the carpet in your closet and your shelves are prone to occasional accessory avalanches, baskets will save the day.

Organize

You knew this part was inevitable: having to pull everything out, sort it into piles and put stuff into some logical order. Organization will help you maximize a small closet by encouraging you to keep like items together.

Shoe Storage

Over the door, on the floor, on hangers or under the bed, shoe racks can be lifesavers. Properly stored shoes will look better longer and you won’t be wasting time with one shoe in your hand and the other, well, who knows where.

Specialized hangers

When you use creative hanger solutions, like tiered hangers that let you stack clothes conveniently, you can sometimes double or even triple your useful space.

Open house at Sterling, MA 01564

Gail Lent — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:55:43 +0000

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Open house at Sterling, MA 01564

Gail Lent — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:16 +0000

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Spectacular view of ocean, This 2 bedrooms 2 full baths penthouse unit with fireplace in the Seawinds complex, Washer and Dryer in unit, Large balcony access from master bedroom and living room, Exercise room with sauna, inground pool, under building parking space #159, Complex just spent 4 million in improvements, Great location short drive to Boston, walking distance to N Quincy subway station, Wollaston Beach and Marina Bay, Excellent condition just move in.View Photos
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Privately set on two acre lot with abutting conservation area. Spacious Bright and airey rooms with hardwood floors. Updated windows and siding. Lead certified. Fantastic sunsets from your back yard. Also available for rent see mls#71374143View Photos
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Open house at Sterling, MA 01564

Gail Lent — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:12 +0000

Rental – Sterling, MA 01564 now has a new price!

Gail Lent — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:13 +0000

Privately situated on two acres with abutting conservation land. Single story ranch home with hardwood floors, attached garage and full basement. Well insulated home with recent siding and updated windows. Beautiful sunsets from your back yard.

This property features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 2 bedrooms, and is currently available for $1,450.

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Single-Family – Sterling, MA 01564 now has a new price!

Gail Lent — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:09 +0000

This is a Ranch style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 2 bedrooms, 2.02 Acres, and is currently available for $216,800.

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Home Repairs Do Not Have to Be Difficult

Gail Lent — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:00:57 +0000

No matter how sturdy a home is, sooner or later maintenance will be required. When this happens, you will have the choice to do some of this maintenance work yourself, or you could opt to utilize a home repair service to do it for you. This largely depends on how much experience you have in repairing things in your home. For example, hanging a picture on the wall does not take too much knowledge and expertise, as all you would need is a good drill and a little bit of know-how. On the other hand, if you need some major plumbing repairs, then you are better off finding a reputable plumber to do the job for you.

When it comes to painting, it really does depend on whether you have some experience and know-how, and how much you enjoy doing it. For some people, painting can be extremely therapeutic. They will gladly paint every room in their home without any fuss. For others, painting a wall can seem like an extremely messy job, and in most cases, it will be a job badly done. In a situation like this, you are better off using a professional painter.

One of the best ways to find a good quality home repair service is by going on the internet, as this allows you to quickly find a specialized repair service within your area with just a few clicks of your mouse. In addition, you are also able to do a little research on the repair service beforehand.

If you would like a local referral I keep a list of professionals. Please call or email me for more information.