Debra Calnan's Blog

Posted on 10/21/2024

A basic guide to the new construction home-buying process

The new construction home-buying process differs from the...

Construction

Homebuyer

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Posted on 10/14/2024

Tax breaks & deductions to be aware of as a new homeowner

Buying a house is one of the largest purchases made within...

Deductible

Property Taxes

Posted on 10/10/2024

Westborough, MA Real Estate Market Update 10/10/2024

Click here to view Westborough, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 10/07/2024

5 Home Renovations That Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Home improvements are made to improv your quality of life and your home's potential values. While there is no wrong way to approach home renovations, consider the following recommendations. 1: Replace loose heating and venting registers Loose and inexpensively made heating and venting registers have a way of rattling just enough to bother homeowners. But they also tend...

Home Renovations

Home Upgrades

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Posted on 09/30/2024

A beginner's guide to feng shui plant placement

Choosing the best feng shui plants is only part of...

Feng Shui

Home Decor

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Posted on 09/24/2024

Boston, MA Real Estate Market Update 9/24/2024

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Posted on 09/23/2024

Flood Safety 101

Floods are among the most common natural disasters homeowners contend with. Since flooding can be caused by many things--hurricanes, heavy rain, thawing snow and more--your home may be at risk no matter where you live. Luckily, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to prepare for a possible flood and stay safe during one. Here are...

Emergency Preparedness

Flood Safety

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Posted on 09/16/2024

3 reasons you may want to counter an offer on your home

After you receive an offer to purchase your home,...

Offer To Purchase

Negotiating Advice

Posted on 09/09/2024

6 Simple DIY Repairs

Knowing how to do some home repairs can help you save money and time. Instead of having to wait for professional repairs to be done, you can tackle these on your own. While it's best to leave major repairs to professionals, consider trying the following simple DIY repairs. Torn Screens When your window screens have tears or rips,...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 09/08/2024

Westborough, MA Real Estate Market Update 9/8/2024

Click here to view Westborough, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/02/2024

Try These Trendy Curtain Ideas for Your Bedroom

The window dressings in your bedroom can be as important aesthetically as they are functionally. Choosing the right curtains for the size of the windows and the design of the room can make an enormous impact on the look and feel of the bedroom. If your bedroom needs new curtains, here are some excellent ideas to start with:...

Bedroom

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Posted on 08/26/2024

Staircase Materials to Use Instead of Carpet

Carpet has been a popular cover for stairs for decades and continues to endure in modern trends. There are many benefits to carpet on stairs, including noise reduction and extra cushioning. However, carpet on stairs is not for everyone. If you’re considering an alternative to carpet on the stairs in your home, here are the best options to...

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