Catherine Marrone 's Blog

Posted on 03/15/2021

Hanging Baskets 101 — What You Need to Know to Make Them Thrive

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Hanging baskets add personal enjoyment as well as curb appeal to any home. If you're the creative type, you may prefer to make your own rather than purchase ready-made hanging baskets from home and garden retailers. However, DIY hanging baskets sometimes fail to thrive. The following tips and tricks help ensure that your...

Home Decor

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Posted on 03/08/2021

Common-Interest Housing - Condos and Townhomes

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Common-interest housing includes individually owned spaces and common areas shared by all owners. The common areas can include clubhouses, landscaping, parking lots or pools. Multistory buildings share lobbies, stairwells, and elevators. Any community that shares property including single-family free-standing homes in developments, falls into the common-interest category. The two most familiar types of...

Posted on 03/01/2021

Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a Home?

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 02/26/2021

GET READY TO MOVE! TIPS TO HELP YOU IN THE PACKING PROCESS

To put it bluntly, moving is a hassle. Moving with boxes full of excess stuff you know you won’t ever use again? Completely unnecessary! Start purging before you begin packing. Here are six tips to help you start downsizing ahead of a move. Tip 1: Make time Moving is completely exhausting and you might be tempted to just...

Posted on 02/22/2021

Bring Your A-Game to the Homebuying Journey

The homebuying journey may be long and arduous, regardless of whether you're pursuing a house for the first time. However, if you bring your A-game to the homebuying journey, you can speed up the process of finding and acquiring your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you bring your A-game to the homebuying...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/15/2021

Identify Your Home's Strengths

A home seller who understands his or her residence's strengths may be better equipped than others to enjoy a successful property selling experience. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to identify your house's strengths before you list your residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you identify your home's strengths. 1. Conduct a...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 02/08/2021

Create a Transitional Bathroom

Photo by Андрей Постовой on Unsplash A transitional bathroom is a popular design trend that is a cross between modern and traditional. What are the key features of a transitional bathroom? A combination of two styles: A transitional bathroom can have different meanings to different people. Usually, it is a mixture of a recent era with the current...

Posted on 02/01/2021

How to Approach Buying a Foreclosed Home

Photo by Alex D'Alessio on Unsplash Purchasing a foreclosure property is a great opportunity to own a home at an extremely affordable price. While many people successfully buy foreclosed homes and are happy with their decision, before making this large financial commitment, it’s a good idea to understand what you might be walking into—before you buy. Homeowner Left...

Posted on 01/25/2021

Tax Liens 101: The Basics

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many fees and costs you’ll encounter as a homeowner. From closing costs that are due when first purchasing your home to your mortgage payment and property taxes, keeping up with these expenses is essential. But if you’re a homeowner that didn’t pay your property taxes, you’re at risk of losing...

Posted on 01/18/2021

Best Home Practices for Controlling Pests

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Getting rid of a pest infestation in the home can be an expensive and stressful endeavor. Enjoy a comfortable, pest-free home with a few best practices. Preventative Control Every homeowner should invest in preventative pest control. Either hire a company to come and treat the inside and outside of your house on a...

Posted on 02/04/2021

Video Tour - 2 Birchwood Pt #201, Amesbury, MA 01913

Come bring your finishing touches to this 1 bedroom unit with a nice open concept layout! Kitchen features newer cabinetry and countertop. Bedroom is a good size and has a large walk in closet. Washer/dryer in building along with additional storage. CONDO FEE INCLUDES HEAT, HOT WATER & SEWER! Unit comes with 1 deeded parking spot and plenty of guest parking. Conveniently located to Rt. 495, Rt. 95, shopping, restaurants, Salisbury & Hampton Beaches as well as easy access to downtown Amesbury and...

Posted on 02/04/2021

2 Birchwood Pt #201, Amesbury, MA 01913 is now new to the market!

Come bring your finishing touches to this 1 bedroom unit with a nice open concept layout! Kitchen features newer cabinetry and countertop. Bedroom is a good size and has a large walk in closet. Washer/dryer in building along with additional storage. CONDO FEE INCLUDES HEAT, HOT WATER & SEWER! Unit comes with 1 deeded parking spot and plenty of guest parking. Conveniently located to Rt. 495, Rt. 95, shopping, restaurants, Salisbury & Hampton Beaches as well as easy access to downtown Amesbury and...