Have you ever seen a photo in a magazine of a new home and thought, “That house looks amazing!”  That is what I want every one of my listings to look like, which is why I hire a professional photographer for all of my listings.  Would you have a family member take photos on their phone of your wedding?  No?  It is the same idea for your home.  I could run around your home with my iPhone but you would not get the same jaw dropping perfect photos as you will if a professional p

This is the real estate catch 22.  You want to buy a new house but can’t without selling your current house.  Do you sell first but have nowhere to go?  Or do you buy first and still have to sell the one you have?  How do you line everything up perfectly so you can move from one house to the other on the same closing day? The good news is – this is common in real estate.  And there are a few things you can do to best prepare yourself and your family.  Many buyers purchase a h

When planning on selling a house, the costs associated with selling are an important factor and people call me all the time wondering what it costs to sell their home.  Depending on where you live this is a list of expenses your can expect to pay when selling a house. Obtain legal counsel to prepare and negotiate the purchase and sales agreement after we accept an offer on your home. Your attorney will also advise on problems/issues that arise between the signing of the agree

Of course, I believe I am the best real estate agent in the area 😊 and working with me will get you the most money possible for your...

Karen Packard When making a large investment liking buying a home, hiring the right buyer’s agent to protect your interests is extremely...

Experts agree that selling a home is one of the most stressful things you can do in life.  It is right up there with divorce, getting...

Recently I have spoken to many clients looking to buy and sell in the coming year.  The big question they are asking is what is my...

For the past few years, the biggest news in real estate along with the interest rates has been the low inventory.  As many areas of the...

There is no question the housing market has been a challenge for buyers the past few years.  Ever since 2020 with COVID, the prices for...

This is the news many buyers have been waiting for.  On August 23, 2024 the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell was giving a speech...

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...

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...

As most people have heard, the real estate market has experienced all-time highs recently. This spring, most homes in Sterling and...

Outdoor spaces have become much more important to buyers in recent years especially since the pandemic has changed how people vacation. ...

The real estate market is experiencing a low inventory issue right now nationwide and here in our Northern Worcester County area as well....

Everyone has heard recently how competitive the real estate market is right now and that houses are selling with multiple offers over...

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...

This seems to be the Million Dollar question I get asked constantly. The real estate market has gone though some major changes over the...

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...

I decided this month it might be fun to give you my most frequently asked questions during buyer or listing appointments and my answers. ...