“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 […]
Tips for Inspecting Your New Historic Home
The Center for Historic Franklin Residences is devoted to bringing readers the best information about this wonderful city’s historic real estate offerings. If you decide to buy a historic home […]
Feature Story: Historic Homes and Interior Design Solutions
Many years ago, I bought and remodeled a historic home in the center of historic Franklin, MA on Pleasant St. It was a 2.5 story Colonial, or at least built […]