Arlington House & Home

Arlington Architects

susankm — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:11:33 +0000

Home Owners: Please share your stories about working with an architect on your home.

Architects: Please tell us why hiring an architect is a good idea even for small projects

Posted in Dream House, Home Maintenance, Multi-Family to Condo Conversion

Preparing a House For Sale

susankm — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:29:16 +0000

What did you do to prepare your house for sale that really made a difference and added value?

Looking for tips?

At ePlace Real Estate in Cambridge there will be a free workshop “Preparing Your Home for Sale” March 3. The workshop is presented by Rachael Burger, Director of Information and Community Outreach at ePlace. There is never any pressure to list or work with an ePlace agent at the free workshops. They are offered to provide good information.

Questions? Please e-mail Susan

Posted in Selling property

The Sustainable Arlington House

susankm — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:15:16 +0000

Have you installed solar on your house for heat and/or hot water?

Please share your experiences with us.

Posted in Dream House, Home Maintenance

Dream House

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:59:04 +0000

Blue sky it! What is your dream house?

Posted in Dream House

Home Maintenance: Windows

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:02:43 +0000

Here we talk about windows, new, replacement, restoration, re-glazing. Share stories and resources. Recommend vendors.

Posted in Home Maintenance

2010 Tax Assessments

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:42:27 +0000

What do you think of your tax assessment for this year?

Posted in Tax Assessments

Greening the Older Home

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:37:10 +0000

Greening the Older Home: Historic Preservation meets Energy Conservation

When: : Saturday, January 16, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Springstep Building, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, Mass.
Phone: 781-391-8739
Admission: free

Learn how to green up your older home without damaging its historic fabric. Panelists will present up-to-date information on insulation, window restoration, air sealing and renewable energy options. Speakers are Sally Zimmerman, Historic New England, Rebecca Williams, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Northeast Office, and Christopher Skelly, Massachusetts Historical Commission. This program is offered by the Medford Historical Society.

Posted in Events

Exterior Paint Color Trends

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:22:33 +0000

What trends are you seeing in exterior paint colors in Arlington? Do you like it? What are you planning to choose for your exterior paint color?

Posted in Home Maintenance

Condo Conversions

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:56:06 +0000

My buyer clients are looking for condos in the $350,000-$400,000 range in East Arlington. Are you considering turning your multi into condos this year?

Posted in Arlington Real Estate Trends, Multi-Family to Condo Conversion, Selling property

Low Condo Inventory

susankm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:53:01 +0000

Hi,

As a Realtor working with buyers, I am finding inventory to be very low, especially for condos in the $350,000 range in East Arlington. What is your experience?

Posted in Buying property