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A buyer's market may be coming
Anyone who pays even the slightest attention to the real estate market in and around the Boston area knows that it’s a seller’s market...

Ellie
Sep 14, 20182 min read
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It's fall festival time!
These fall festivals in and around Boston are sure to please.

Rebecca
Sep 6, 20183 min read
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Real estate designations
Those capital letters are called designations, and they signal that the agent has successfully completed a training or taken a course to imp

Liz
Aug 10, 20182 min read
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The weekly real estate market
Our daily calendars show just how much we do as real estate agents—we meet with clients, talk on the phone, return texts and emails, and...

Ellie
Aug 2, 20183 min read
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A typical day in the busy season
Rebecca here. I’m writing today’s blog because there truly is a busy season for real estate, so Liz and Ellie don’t have a moment to...

Rebecca
Jul 25, 20182 min read
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Somerville recycles textiles
All clothing, shoes, and accessories will be picked up on the curb on your regular trash day. You can also use the bins located throughout t

Ellie
Jul 3, 20181 min read
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The real cost of moving
Moving day is always a bit exciting and very stressful. You’re ready to start the next phase of your life, and you need to bring all your...

Liz and Ellie
Jun 14, 20185 min read
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Do your leftovers end up in the landfill? They don’t have to.
How much food do you throw away each day? Since Americans waste
30-40% of all the food they buy, it’s probably a lot. And where do you put

Rebecca
Jun 5, 20183 min read
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What to expect...when you're expecting to buy
For many, anticipating buying a home is energizing, exciting, and generally positive. At first. Then the weeks and months pass and you eithe

Ellie
May 30, 20184 min read
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Summer fun in Boston
Now that you can safely leave home without a winter coat, it’s time to start planning for summer! Boston is chock full of culture, entertain

Liz
May 15, 20182 min read
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What to expect when you're expecting...to sell your home
We here at Liz & Ellie Real Estate work with our sellers to clarify why they’re selling, what they want out of the sale, and how to atta

Ellie
May 8, 20182 min read
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Real estate for seniors
Seniors may need to deal with any of the following:
- Fixed income
- Recent (or not-so-recent) retirement
- Health challenges
-

Liz and Ellie
May 1, 20182 min read
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Make a competitive offer against an all-cash buyer
As the spring market continues to heat up, many active markets in Cambridge, Somerville and beyond are seeing an increase in cash buyers. Al

Rebecca
Apr 12, 20182 min read
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Buying a home this spring
If you’re a buyer in a competitive market such as Metro Boston, here are a few ways you can make a successful offer:
Be prepared with a soli

Liz and Ellie
Apr 4, 20183 min read
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Family recipes for Passover and Easter
It’s spring! That means Liz and I are gearing up for the housing market to really start moving. But this week we’re also preparing for this

Ellie
Mar 29, 20183 min read
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Let's celebrate women
March is Women’s History month, and it feels good to be writing this today. More women than ever are playing a strong role in our country’s

Rebecca
Mar 21, 20183 min read
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Parks and Recreation
Watch this video for the story of Lynch Family Skatepark...it involves the sculptor of Make Way for Ducklings! I don't care that we're...

Liz
Mar 12, 20183 min read
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A guide to preparing for the spring market
The first snowdrops are popping up around town. You know what that means, right? It means the spring housing market is nearly here. If...

Ellie
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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History of housing discrimination
Home, whether it’s a single-family, a unit in a multi-family home, or an apartment in a large complex, connects us to our communities....
Liz and Rebecca
Feb 28, 20184 min read
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Home ownership and new tax laws
Before we begin, we want to make it clear that we are not tax experts. Please consider this a general guide and consult a professional for t

Ellie
Feb 2, 20182 min read
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