Karen Packard
Why It Is Important to do Your Title V Before Listing Your Home For Sale
In Sterling and Princeton, we do not have town sewer. With private septic systems we are required by Mass law to do a Title V test when...
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Karen Packard
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Selling Your Home in 2023
Selling in 2023 Everyone is talking about the changes that will hit the real estate market for 2023. If you follow the news, or social...
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Karen Packard
- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
What is Coming in the Real Estate Market and How Does it Affect You?
As most people have heard, the real estate market has experienced all-time highs recently. This spring, most homes in Sterling and...
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Karen Packard
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
Adding Value and Appeal To Your Outdoor Space
Outdoor spaces have become much more important to buyers in recent years especially since the pandemic has changed how people vacation. ...
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Karen Packard
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
A Look at the Low Inventory in 2022
The real estate market is experiencing a low inventory issue right now nationwide and here in our Northern Worcester County area as well....
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Karen Packard
- Mar 2, 2022
- 4 min
The Importance of the Right Lender Approval
Everyone has heard recently how competitive the real estate market is right now and that houses are selling with multiple offers over...
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Karen Packard
- Dec 9, 2021
- 4 min
Top Q's To Ask When Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Sometimes when I meet people to sell their homes, they say “I really have no idea what to ask. I haven’t sold a house before so I just...
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Karen Packard
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
What is 2022 going to bring for house values?
This seems to be the Million Dollar question I get asked constantly. The real estate market has gone though some major changes over the...
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Karen Packard
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
Fall Real Estate Market
Fall is an amazing time in New England and is one of my favorite seasons! For anyone who knows me, even though I met my husband, Mark...
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Karen Packard
- Sep 22, 2021
- 4 min
FAQ's in Real Estate
I decided this month it might be fun to give you my most frequently asked questions during buyer or listing appointments and my answers. ...
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Karen Packard
- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
Tips For Making a Strong Offer in a Seller's Market
In a sellers’ market it can be hard to make your offer stand out from the competition. There are some unique things you can do that most...
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Karen Packard
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
August Real Estate Update
This past year has certainly been the year to sell! Low inventory in central mass, low interest rates and a growing number of buyers...
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Karen Packard
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
2021 Market Update
Welcome to the craziest year in Real Estate! I am your host, Karen Packard! Just a little humor to start off this month’s real estate...
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Karen Packard
- May 1, 2021
- 3 min
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
May and June are usually the best months to sell a home so I thought would pass along some tips needed to get you house ready to sell....
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Karen Packard
- Apr 14, 2021
- 4 min
The Spring 2021 Real Estate Market
This continues to be a crazy year in real estate. I hope to break it down a little for both buyers and sellers to help you navigate this...
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Karen Packard
- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
Why Is The Real Estate Market So Crazy?
Most people are aware that in the past year the real estate market has been crazy! Sellers are getting multiple offers on most properties...
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Karen Packard
- Nov 14, 2020
- 2 min
This Fall, the Market Remains Strong
Typically, October is not the best month to list you house. The leaves are falling, temperatures are lower, daylight savings has made it...
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Karen Packard
- Oct 17, 2020
- 3 min
Real Estate in 2020
I had the most unique experience this summer with one of my listings in Princeton. Multiple buyers wanted to see the house from the...
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Karen Packard
- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
Let's Spread Positivity!
With all the negativity in the world right now, I thought I would use this month’s column to spread some positivity! As many of you know,...
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Karen Packard
- Aug 15, 2020
- 3 min
Handling the Current Market
This year has been difficult for many industries and real estate is no different! Low inventory and COVID have made 2020 one of the most...
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