At its annual Day of Giving, the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest awarded $510,000 in grants to 29 local organizations that serve Concord and Carlisle residents. The chest also acknowledged The Attias Group Real Estate for their generous support as one of two Presenting Business Sponsors. Board Members Paul Mahoney and Ali Sullivan presented the award to…

Should I Sell My House or Rent It? by: DONA DEZUBE When it comes to deciding whether you should rent or sell your house, are you worried you’ll make the wrong financial moves? Here’s how to make the right call. When your current home no longer suits you, selling it is a popular option. But in…

Does a Pool Add Value to a Home? Diving Into the Pros and Cons By Terri Williams | Sep 11, 2018 There’s nothing like diving into a crystal-clear swimming pool on a hot day. To many homeowners and buyers, a pool is a plus—an upscale amenity that will enhance your life and make your home…

With housing inventory shortages rampant across the nation, the summer of 2018 was suppose to be “the most competitive housing market in recorded history,” as realtors braced to field a deluge of offers for every house for sale, allowing sellers to name their price. But as July turns into August, reports suggest that in many…

Potential home buyers form their first impression of a home from its curb appeal. Yet often a home’s outdoor landscaping is overlooked, or underdone, in the preparation for the sales process. An attractive and well-maintained landscape can add as much as 10 percent to the value of your home. Ideally the time to get started…

Serious problems can pop up around your home without much warning — some of which can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Fortunately, you can prevent the majority of these household calamities by recognizing their warning signs. Here are three signs of impending disaster that you can’t afford to miss: 1. A Flailing Furnace Unpleasant…

Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvements while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess,…

Lower Supply is Generating High Price Growth A persistently strong economy, low unemployment, burgeoning Millennial buyers, and high savings rate, combined with low mortgage rates is making the housing market an inviting place for most home buyers. Unlike the coming China housing crash, the US housing market is stable and optimistic backed by a strong…

For most people, the thought of a smart device sharing their intimate conversations and sending those recordings along to their acquaintances is the stuff of dystopian nightmares. And for one family in Portland, it’s a nightmare that became all too real when their Amazon Echo sent a recording of a private conversation to a random…

Strong demand and a slim supply of affordable, existing homes for sale has the nation’s homebuilders feeling better about their business. A monthly index of builder sentiment rose two points in May, one point higher than analysts expected. The National Association of Home Builders sentiment index now stands at 70. Anything above 50 is considered…