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Decluttering—a Clever Girl's advice
This week, we are pleased to share the expertise of our friend and colleague, Kathy Vines, of Clever Girl Organizing. Today, she digs...
Kathy Vines
Jun 16, 20175 min read


Settling in with your pet
You're planning on moving, but you have a pet. Liz and Ellie's simple planning guide will tell you all about settling in with your

Ellie
Jun 9, 20173 min read


Are you waiving at ME?
Many buyers are waiving appraisal contingencies in a desperate effort to buy their homes, but is it the smartest way to approach your offer?
Kim Wrobel
May 25, 20172 min read


Building the best offer in the current market
When Ellie and I are working with buyers who have lost an offer or two, we come together to review their goals and priorities and tweak our

Liz
May 23, 20173 min read


Spring cleaning for busy people
Liz and I have put together this simple and easy-to-manage list of the essentials, and how to get them done while you're doing all the o

Ellie
May 18, 20172 min read


The birds and the bees (and the butterflies)
A beautiful garden, filled with bees merrily buzzing about, can make your home stand out from the rest. Whether you're getting ready to...

Liz and Ellie
Apr 28, 20172 min read


Minimalism: a real estate agent's view
When Liz and I first meet with a client who wants to sell their home, we talk to them about their timeline because there are certain steps w

Ellie
Apr 22, 20173 min read


Yard sharing—it's a thing.
The My City Gardens yard share site matches gardeners without yards with homeowners’ untended plots. If you’re a gardener looking for a spot

Liz
Apr 17, 20172 min read


Make the most of your storage unit
If you’re selling but not buying right away, self-storage can ease the stress of living in a temporary space for this “in-between-homes” tim

Liz & Ellie
Apr 12, 20172 min read


Review: Escape-the-room adventure!
Boda Borg is a Swedish company that’s been in the Questing business since the mid-1990s. They expanded here to the US a few years ago, and c

Liz & Ellie
Apr 3, 20172 min read


Collections from Compass
Collections provides a way for us all to keep in touch and up to date during your house hunt.

Liz & Ellie
Mar 30, 20172 min read


Compass is disrupting real estate (and that's a good thing)
Breaking news! The Wall Street Journal explores how @Compass is disrupting real estate with ground-breaking tech and innovative...

Liz & Ellie
Mar 26, 20171 min read


It's tax time! Are you prepared?
Buying or selling a home has many tax benefits...are you taking advantage of everything that's out there?

Liz & Ellie
Mar 8, 20172 min read


How to hygge like a Dane
In Denmark, Hygge is a state of mind that leads people to embrace the simple pleasures in life. Fuzzy sweaters, seasoned cast-iron skillets,

Liz
Mar 6, 20172 min read


We would have loved to get inventory for Valentine's Day, but...
Get Ellie's analysis of the current Cambridge and Somerville markets from February, and get ahead of the spring market crowd.

Ellie
Mar 1, 20172 min read


Moving with your furry (or scaly, or feathered) friend
Moving is stressful enough...imagine what it must feel like to your pet! We'll share our tips to make your move stress-free for you and

Liz & Ellie
Feb 24, 20173 min read


Dog lovers now have a podcast
Love dogs? Want to live in the city? Listen to Ellie Botshon of Liz & Ellie Real Estate talk with Jaclyn Smith of the Closer to Dog podc

Ellie
Feb 7, 20172 min read


Your pet needs a resume
How to create an eye-catching pet resume so you and your best friend can find a great place to live.

Liz
Feb 7, 20173 min read


Color of the Year
Liz & Ellie Real Estate educates you on Greenery, Pantone's Color of the Year. Read for ideas about incorporating this shade into yo

Liz & Ellie
Jan 26, 20171 min read


Improve your home (and its sale price)
Learn which home improvement projects give you the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to selling.

Liz & Ellie
Jan 12, 20172 min read

