Margo Otey...Real Estate Blog... Metrowest of Boston

Look What's Happening at Walden Woods!  Sunday Open House 12-3pm We are taking advantage of the mild weather, and building right through this winter.  With 2 beautiful finished, furnished models, we've pre-sold 4 new homes and have 3 additional homes up and available for sale.   Ranch and Townhom...

Welcome to 3 Delta Court, Franklin, MA! $339,900   First Open House Sunday 1-3!   Peacefully set in a quiet neighborhood, this home has everything! * Updated Kitchen * Open Floor Plan - Kitchen & Dining * Fireplace in Large Living Room * Master with walk in closet * Master Bath totally redone wit...

Look what's happening at Walden Woods!  We have a new model, finished and furnished, which will be open Sunday from 12-3! The "Hudson" features 3,000 square feet of luxury living on 3 floors!  The home is offered at $449,900!  Other models available starting at $339,900! Features include:  1st fl...

  My crystal ball just broke, so I thought perhaps I could achieve clairvoyance by attending the recent seminar “Economic Expectations – a Forecast of the Housing Market in 2012” at the Federal Reserve in Boston. The speakers sounded impressive!  Their PHds from Harvard, Northeastern University, ...

  Look What's Happening at Walden Woods!  New homes for sale!   Our community offers homes for all ages and features carefree living.  Featuring homes based on duplex-styling, our floor plans range from 1500-2400 square feet.  All of our homes are appointed with high-end finishes like hardwood & ...

Photo GallerylobbyB16B14B13Hall to OfficesB2B3B4B5walkway from parking lotFloor Plan Lower LevelDescriptionFlexible space conveniently located in the Episcopal Church. The walkout lower level with separate entrance offers multiple offices, varied room sizes. Can be combined in numerous configurat...

As a real estate advisor (and a real estate investor!), I appreciate how much difference can be made with small improvements.  Recently I completed a fix/flip project.  When I saw the old cabinets I realized their good quality.  I knew that painting the cabinets, installing new counters/backsplas...

Ever wonder whether you would be better off renting or if it's worth buying?  The calculator link below lets you play with the factors making up that decision.  In Massachusetts, property tax should be factored at 2.5% of value.  Appreciation in today's market is mostly driven by homeowner improv...

Photo GalleryLiving RmKitchen open to FRFamily RmMaster with ensuite bathbedroombedroomBasement Family RmBack YardDescriptionFriendly family neighborhood! Private setting on cul-de-sac! Vaulted foyer, high ceilings, hardwood floors & French doors! Open floor plan between Kitchen/FR with slider ou...

Home inspectors freqently find attic ventilation problems.  These can be caused by bathroom vents that don't extend through the roof (allowed under older building code), or poor ventilation.  The explanation Jay gives is clear and comprehendable.  Recently homes I have sold required mold remediat...