Not enough places to store all the clutter in your Metrowest home? It can be amazing how much we accumulate over the years.  What seemed like adequate storage when we first moved in to a house, can seem totally inadequate in short time. To keep your home in the Boston suburbs clutter-free everything needs a place and adding storage may not be as difficult as you think.

Storage areas can come in all shapes and sizes. Take a good look at your home and try to search out areas that are not being used. Often the space underneath a staircase is not used and can make ideal storage. In addition furniture can add storage space. A built-in window seat can double as a storage bench.

Closets are another area that are not always organized as well as they could be. Closet organizers can be simple and purchased at stores like Home Depot and Target or can be custom built by a builder.

A larger home does not necessarilty mean more storage so whether you have a small home or a large one make the most of what you have and get creative to maximize your storage and minimize your clutter.

If you are considering selling your home in the metrowest area of Boston, contact  Pinnacle Residential Properties in Wellesley MA to learn more about real estate in Wellesley, Weston , Needham, Dover and the surrounding communities.

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Since August 9th, three houses were introduced and two sold in the lower price ranges.  As of August 23rd, there are 151 available properties.  Expect it to be slow until Labor Day.  We’ll skip our report for the next two weeks and resume the week of September 13th.  By that time, you’ll have had time to receive the Pinnacle Report Spring Market summary in your mailboxes and read some of the very surprising data.  Please call us anytime you want clarification or elaboration or if you’d like a complimentary property appraisal.

Single Family Activity

*sold here means “pending/under agreement” and not yet closed.
Contact Pinnacle today, (781) 237-5000, for the best in real estate service, knowledge and experience. Click here, www.PinnacleHouses.com, for a complimentary search of the MLS real estate listings where you will have access to all homes currently on the market in Wellesley, Weston, Needham and surrounding communities.
Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. covering the period 08/16/10 – 08/23/10

This home sold in just a few days! Click here to search MLS real estate listings in Wellesley and other communities to see what else is currently on the market.

Great opportunity to buy a house in Wellesley! This four bedroom, two bath Cape on a quiet side street awaits your vision and renovation. There is a spacious living room, sunroom, two bedrooms on each floor, and an attached one car garage. Private level yard. Convenient location and surrounded by larger, newer homes. This house is being offered at $399,000.

To arrange a showing contact Pinnacle Residential Properties in Wellesley today, (781) 237-5000, for the best in real estate service, knowledge and experience.  Click here, www.PinnacleHouses.com, for a complimentary search of the MLS real estate listings in Wellesley, Weston , Needham and Dover as well as surrounding communities.

Since August 9th, one house was introduced to the market and four sold in the lower price ranges.  As of August 16th, there are 148 properties remaining for sale.  There should be relatively sparse activity until after Labor Day when the Fall Market begins (and you’ll be receiving the new Pinnacle Report year-to-date summary) in your mailbox.

Single Family Activity

*sold here means “pending/under agreement” and not yet closed.
Contact Pinnacle today, (781) 237-5000, for the best in real estate service, knowledge and experience. Click here, www.PinnacleHouses.com, for a complimentary search of the MLS real estate listings where you will have access to all homes currently on the market in Wellesley, Weston, Needham and surrounding communities.
Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. covering the period 08/09/10 – 08/16/10

If you are buying a home, there are some important considerations before going out and falling in love with a house that is not a realistic fit for you. While there are people out there who do not believe that a person’s primary residence should be looked at as an investment, the reality is that a home is probably one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s lifetime and, as such, is a very important investment. That being said, buying real estate should be approached with thought and caution.

There are two main factors when buying a home, one being financial, the other being physical. Financially it is of the utmost importance to buy a home that you can afford. Before even looking for a home, go through the pre-qualification process of acquiring a mortgage. When figuring your monthly mortgage payment, don’t forget the property taxes that can be paid each month and put in an escrow account. Also, make sure that you know all the closing costs – do your research so that you are not caught off guard and forking over extra, unexpected money that you cannot afford.

When it comes to the physical attributes of your house hunting, it is a good idea to look at everything available in your price range in the location that you have chosen. Don’t be surprised when you are attracted to real estate that is above your price range but remember to be realistic, you need to stay within your budget.

When it comes to real estate it is a great time to be a buyer. 

If you are considering real estate in the metrowest area of Boston, contact  Pinnacle Residential Properties in Wellesley MA to learn more about the affordability of real estate in Wellesley, Weston , Needham, Dover and the surrounding communities.

Click here to read a recent article from Investopedia titled “10 Worst First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes 2010”.

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As a certified residential appraiser, now real estate agent at Pinnacle Residential Properties in Wellesley, MA,   I am often asked “What is the difference between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis”, or CMA.  Real estate agents use CMAs to help home sellers determine a realistic asking price for their homes.  An appraisal is performed by a certified licensed or licensed appraiser and is a more detailed report and required for all federally related transactions involving real estate.  The USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) definition of market value follows:

“The most probable price (in terms of money) which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: the buyer and seller are typically motivated; both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their best interests; a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; payment is made in terms of cash in United States dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.”

A price obtained for a property may or may not represent that property’s market value: special considerations may have been present, such as a special relationship between the buyer and seller (not an arm’s length transaction) or a special buyer may have been willing to pay a premium over and above the market value (this type of transaction is more common during a seller’s market).

Pinnacle’s experienced agents  come very close to an appraisal price with their CMA’s, but an appraiser’s valuation is the only report  a bank will consider when deciding whether or not to lend the money.

If you are considering real estate in the metrowest area of Boston, contact Susan Lyman, a real estate agent  at Pinnacle Residential Properties in Wellesley MA to learn more about real estate in Wellesley, Weston , Needham, Dover and the surrounding communities.

Since August 2nd,  five houses were introduced and five sold including one priced at nearly $3M. As of August 9th, there are 158 properties remaining for sale compared to 173 last year at this time.

Single Family Activity

*sold here means “pending/under agreement” and not yet closed.
Contact Pinnacle today, (781) 237-5000, for the best in real estate service, knowledge and experience. Click here, www.PinnacleHouses.com, for a complimentary search of the MLS real estate listings where you will have access to all homes currently on the market in Wellesley, Weston, Needham and surrounding communities.
Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. covering the period 08/02/10 – 08/09/10

Buying a home is always an investment and choosing the best bang for your buck is important. Whether a home is big or small, choosing the home that will have the best return on your investment is key. Schools, low crime rate, amenities and walkability all affect the resale value of a home.

Key elements that attract home buyers to a neighborhood or specific home have historically included the quality of available education, the safety of the area, the parks and open space nearby, and the shops and restaurants in the area. Choosing a home in a walkable location can add value to a home as well. The ability to walk to a restaurant or a store is a huge draw for many people. Not everyone wants to hop in a car to pick up a gallon of milk or meet a friend for lunch.

While it is often hard to find a home that has it all, it is important to choose a home that has what you are looking for. In the end if a home has what you are looking for it will most likely have what someone else is looking for when it comes time for you to sell.

Click here to read a recent article from Realty Times regarding the walkability factor of buying real estate.

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