When the predicament of two men who lost their home from a fire in October, is discovered by Franklin Town Councilor Andrew Bissanti, a whole new, shocking revelation of 30 […]
Buying Tips, Tricks, and Advice
A Buyer’s Market Is the real estate section of your local paper filled with stories about how slow the real estate market in your area is? Is it taking months […]
Tips, Tricks, and Advice for Selling Your Home
“For Sale” to “SOLD!” It takes a lot more than a “For Sale” sign in the front yard, a Multiple Listing entry, and an occasional ad in the classifieds to […]
Escrow/Closing Tips for Homebuyers and Sellers
A Smooth Closing The moving van has just pulled away, leaving you with piles of dust bunnies and years’ worth of grime that you didn’t know was there. You are […]
Insurance Tips for Homeowners and Buyers
Do You Need Mortgage Protection? If you have a mortgage on your home, you have probably received several offers from insurance companies that sell coverage to pay off your mortgage […]
For Sale by Owner Real Estate Tips
A Real Estate Agent’s Advice A real estate agent may ask you to do some things that you really don’t want to do to in order to get you moved […]
Home Inspections Tips for First-Time Buyers and Sellers
A Realistic Evaluation Your real estate agent’s job is to find you the perfect home, in the right location, with all the amenities you want–and at the right price. It […]
Recognizing Lead Paint in Your Historic Franklin Home
Lead paint is one of the biggest hurdles you’ll have to jump in your pursuit of purchasing a historic home. In the early 20th century, lead was added to paint […]
What Does it Mean to Live in a Historic District?
As with most older New England towns, Franklin has a historic district. The Franklin Common Historic District encompasses the traditional village center, and its primary focus is on the town […]