Cathy Lomasney's Blog

Posted on 07/04/2021

Flipping vs. Renting: Where Does the Money Sit?

Photo by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay To an upstart house flipper, the difference between renting a property or selling it quickly may seem inconsequential. After all, entrepreneurs get into the real estate game to make money. Why should it matter? Truth be told, owning rental properties and fix-and-flip business models are like comparing apples and oranges. Although apples and...

Entrepreneurs

Flipping

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Posted on 06/27/2021

A Simple Guide to Modern Farmhouse Design

Image by Andrea Barstow from Pixabay The modern farmhouse trend continues to grow in popularity. For both interior and exterior home design, the name of this style is everywhere, from inspiration blogs to retailers. Real estate professionals have even begun featuring modern farmhouse properties in their respective markets because of the continued demand for the style. However, with...

Posted on 06/20/2021

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you must put down a good faith deposit. Several factors determine how much you will need to put down, but it could be as little as $100. In order to have a valid contract, the contract must have “consideration,” or something of value exchanged for the contract. The...

Buying

Buying A Home

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Posted on 06/13/2021

Home Improvements to Broaden the Appeal of Your Home

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Those considering the sale of their home will often consider the return on investment (ROI) of any such improvement. You don't, after all, want to spend $20,000 on a major improvement that will likely only see a $5,000 payback after the sale. But improvements also have other benefits. For one, they can...

Home Improvement

Home Security

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Posted on 06/06/2021

What are the Benefits of Buying a Home?

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Buying a home can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. However, deciding if you should rent or buy your next home can be a very difficult decision. But once you understand the benefits of owning a home, you can have confidence as you move through the home-buying process. You...

Benefits

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 07/09/2021

Another Property Sold - 260 Maple St, Middleton, MA 01949

Surrounded by Apple, Cherry, & Peach trees, & set back from the road, this Gambrel Style Colonial home is awaiting its new owner. Enter from the deck through the sliding doors into the open concept kitchen/family/dining rm. A great place to entertain post-pandemic. The updated kitchen w/ an instant hot water tap allows you the space to be creative, using all your culinary skills; perhaps a fruit pie. The first floor is completed with a bdrm & a recently updated full bath w/ laundry. The hardwood stairs lead you to the upper level with two additional bedrooms & full bath. The primary bedroom includes an oversized closet...

Real Estate

Middleton

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Posted on 07/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 165 Grant St, Framingham, MA 01702

Exceptional find in the heart of Framingham. This 3-bedroom-home features a flexible floor plan! First floor Offers: Eat-in-Kitchen with stainless appliances! Family room with slider to deck! A good size dinning room that was converted into a bedroom, Half bath with tiled floors, closet and laundry. 2nd Floor Offers: Master Bedroom with walk in closet; 2nd Bedroom with large closet; a Full bath with tiled shower! Furnace is approximately 20 years old, Water Heater from 2017, Vinyl windows and siding. Lower level with concrete floors and great space for storage. Approximately age of roof: Right side under 6 years old and left side about 20...

Real Estate

Framingham

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Posted on 06/30/2021

Another Property Sold - 34 Pinewood Ave, Billerica, MA 01821

Attention Contractors and investors! Ranch style home on a level 10,000+ sq ft lot sold “As Is”. Heating system approx. 10 yrs old. Home needs work. Billerica is a town rich in community pride with events such as the annual Yankee Doodle weekend in Sept, Memorial Day events, a recreation dept with adult & children programs, Boys & Girls Club, youth sports, & more. The golfer in you will love the convenience of two golf courses. Billerica is home to Corporations such as Raytheon, E Ink, Cabot, Merck, Latheus, & several Bio Tech firms. Convenient location to Billerica Center, shopping, Routes 3, & 495. Commuter Rail...

Real Estate

Billerica

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Posted on 06/25/2021

Another Property Sold - 485 Washington St, Woburn, MA 01801

Welcome Home to this young Colonial! The front foyer leads you to the open concept kitchen offering slow closing white cabinets, island w/ built in microwave, granite counter, tile backsplash, recessed lights, & ss appliances allowing you to hone your culinary skills. The slider leads you to the vinyl deck overlooking the fenced yard. The post-COVID gatherings can be held in the fam rm w/ gas fp & cath ceiling or in the dining & living rms, both offering wainscotting & crown molding. The oversized primary bedrm offers you the opportunity to set up an oasis to escape to, in addition to bath w/ soaking tub, tiled shower, &...

Real Estate

Woburn

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Posted on 06/23/2021

7 Vine St, Billerica, MA 01821 is now new to the market!

Located on a level 15,823 sq ft lot just off Route 129 this split entry home is awaiting its new owner. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms, full bath, living area, and a large eat in kitchen with slider leading to the composite deck and yard. Updates include Vinyl Siding & Front Door (Spring 2021), roof (approx 5yrs), central a/c (2018), Entertainment room, 4th bedroom, Laundry/Utility room & framed area for potential additional living space complete the lower level. Some sweat equity, paint, and carpets along with your personal touches will make this house your home. Convenient to Billerica Center, shopping, restaurants, Routes 3,...

Real Estate

Billerica

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Posted on 06/09/2021

, Billerica, MA 01821 is now new to the market!

Build some sweat equity in this ranch style home located on a level corner lot approx. 17,900 sq ft. Large great room off the back of the house w/ vaulted ceiling & wood stove. Roof is about 5 years old. Home needs work. Perfect for the contractor, investor, or handy person. Billerica is a town rich in community pride w/ events such as the annual Yankee Doodle weekend in Sept, Memorial Day events, a recreation dept w/ adult & children’s programs, Boys & Girls Club, youth sports, & more. The golfer in you will love the convenience of two golf courses. Billerica is home to Corporations such as Raytheon, E Ink, Cabot, Merck,...

Real Estate

Billerica

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Posted on 06/05/2021

Another Property Sold - 17-4-9 Indian Rock Road #P9, Bedford, NH 03110

38 NEW LOTS for the Bedford area are now available. A varied selection of lots on Inidian Rock Road and Pulpit Road have just been released. AND we are even BETTER THAN EVER!! There is a mix of level lots, view lots, walk-outs, and private sites. The Preserve at West Bedford is the newest and last subdivision of its kind for The Town of Bedford. Currently, there are 23 residents enjoying stylish new custom homes among the wooded green space and hiking trails abutting the area. Comprised of original farm land, The Preserve at West Bedford is framed by original stonewalls and adjacent to the Pulpit Rock Conservation Area. In keeping with...

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