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Jonathan Papelbon’s Boston condo

Randy Tibbetts — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:34:01 +0000

Ex Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has put his Back Bay condominium on the market for sale. Papelbon signed a new contact with the Philadelphia Phillies during the off season. The 2500 square foot penthouse is located 273 Beacon street and boasts a very open floor plan with amazing city views! The kitchen has custom made cabinetry and top-of-the-line chef appliances. The roof deck has panoramic views from the outdoor hot tub. This condo is very impressive with many architectural details. The current asking price is $3,100,000.

273 Beacon Street, Unit PH, Boston, MA 02116 (MLS # 71326388)

(all data current as of 2/6/2012)

Price	$3,100,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full
Home size	2,500 sq ft
Lot Size	n/a

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Listing provided by Ron Ifrah, Longwood Residential, LLC

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Bean Group on CNBC

Randy Tibbetts — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:14:06 +0000

Bean Group’s VP of Sales & Marketing, Paul Ringuette, appeared on the real estate segment of CNBC’s Squawk Box last week talking about the luxury real estate market in New Hampshire. Three listings from Bean Group’s Platinum Collection we’re featured in the segment. There are many more wonderful examples of distinctive New England properties in the pages of our catalogue, take a moment to see for yourself!

Browse the luxury properties available for sale in Andover MA starting at $800,000.00.

Showing properties 1 - 8 of 26. See more city of Andover real estate.
(all data current as of 2/6/2012)

$849,000 : 23 Stinson Road, Andover

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,200 sq ft

Lot size: 31,799 sq ft

Year built: 2001

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 3

Walk Score®: 17

Listing provided by Susan Bishop, Prudential Howe & Doherty
$899,900 : 5 Alonesos Way, Andover

5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,515 sq ft

Lot size: 30,962 sq ft

Year built: 1978

Parking spots: 13

Days on market: 5

Walk Score®: 20

Listing provided by Krystal Solimine, RE/MAX Partners
$979,900 : 5 Endicott Road, Andover

4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 5,114 sq ft

Lot size: 28,525 sq ft

Year built: 1993

Parking spots: 9

Days on market: 5

Walk Score®: 29

Listing provided by Carla Burns, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover
$1,060,000 : 7 Acorn Drive, Andover

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,266 sq ft

Lot size: 30,000 sq ft

Year built: 1993

Parking spots: 9

Days on market: 10

Walk Score®: 25

Listing provided by Amy Sebell, Prudential Howe & Doherty
$829,900 : 7 Cobblestone Ln, Andover

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,722 sq ft

Lot size: 43,560 sq ft

Year built: 1991

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 17

Walk Score®: 11

Listing provided by The Maren Group, Keller Williams Realty
$869,900 : 182 Abbot Street, Andover

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,400 sq ft

Lot size: 1.14 ac

Year built: 2012

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 18

Walk Score®: 17

Listing provided by Peggy Patenaude, Prudential Howe & Doherty
$1,399,000 : 67 Central Street, Andover

5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 5,288 sq ft

Lot size: 32,583 sq ft

Year built: 1857

Parking spots: 9

Days on market: 26

Walk Score®: 65

Listing provided by Peggy Patenaude, Prudential Howe & Doherty
$2,500,000 : 71 Central Street, Andover

5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 5,000 sq ft

Lot size: 1.19 ac

Year built: 1870

Parking spots: 23

Days on market: 68

Walk Score®: 65

Listing provided by Peggy Patenaude, Prudential Howe & Doherty

Andover MA market conditions 12/2011

Randy Tibbetts — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:59:55 +0000

The average sales price in Andover, MA is $476,227 with an average time on market of 111 days. There are 206 properties for sale in Andover, MA. See available Real Estate for Sale in Andover, MA or view current real estate market conditions in Andover.

Best home projects to undertake?

Randy Tibbetts — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:53:44 +0000

What are the best home improvement projects to undertake? It depends on your goals and plans. If you’re trying to sell your property soon for the highest possible price, your priorities are likely somewhat different than if you’re planning to stay for a few years and want to improve your family’s quality of life.

If you’re selling, focus on the renovations a buyer would be most likely to undertake, not those you’re most itching to do. You might dream of putting French doors and a Juliet balcony in the master bedroom, but if your kitchen is twenty-five years old—or even fifteen—you’re better off directing your home improvement dollars there. Buyers generally focus on kitchen and bathroom quality, along with overall living and storage space. Kitchen and bathroom remodelling projects are among the most disruptive undertakings, so buyers especially appreciate upgraded fixtures, appliances and décor in these rooms.

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If you’re selling, focus on the renovations a buyer would be most likely to undertake, not those you’re most itching to do. You might dream of putting French doors and a Juliet balcony in the master bedroom, but if your kitchen is twenty-five years old—or even fifteen—you’re better off directing your home improvement dollars there. Buyers generally focus on kitchen and bathroom quality, along with overall living and storage space. Kitchen and bathroom remodelling projects are among the most disruptive undertakings, so buyers especially appreciate upgraded fixtures, appliances and décor in these rooms.

Here are ten worthwhile home improvement projects complimentary of Blue Water Mortgage and the percentage of cost typically recouped at resale (in a seller’s market):

1. Painting

If you’re only going to do one thing, paint. Interior/exterior painting is one of the very few improvements on which you are likely to realize a profit—as long as you choose tasteful, current, neutral colors and the work is very professional. A lot of the more desirable colors that home owners are using today are called “designer colors“. I highly recommend having a pro choose your color scheme to maximize your return. Payback: As much as 300%

2. Kitchen remodeling

Typically one of the most expensive improvement projects, and you can quickly run up a huge bill. Careful planning and shopping will help minimize costs here. When remodeling the kitchen, remember to keep the project in line with the style and quality of the rest of the house and neighborhood. Just as there’s no point in putting a pricey granite countertop on dated-looking 1970s cabinets, there’s no point in installing a $50,000 kitchen in a $200,000 house. Payback: 68-120%.

3. Bathroom addition

If your home has only one bathroom and is meant to house more than two people, a bathroom addition should be one of your top priorities. If most homes in your neighborhood have two, three or more bathrooms, and yours has just one or one-and-a-half, you will definitely increase your property value by adding a bath. Payback: 80-130%.

4. Bathroom remodeling

Upgrading a pokey bathroom will enhance the value of your home and add to your daily comfort and enjoyment. White porcelain is the safe, timeless choice here. Payback: 65-120%.

5. Finishing unfinished space

Whether it’s an attic or a basement, by finishing these spaces you add significant value to your home, increasing square footage without having to build. Payback: 50-90%.

6. Window/door replacement

If your windows or doors are wasting energy or simply decrepit-looking, replacements can be an excellent use of your home improvement dollars. Stick to standard styles; odd shapes and highly customized arrangements do little for resale value. Payback: 50-90%.

7. Deck addition/improvement/expansion

Decks are one of the few exterior improvements with any significant return, apart from painting. Payback: 65-90%.

8. Additions of bedrooms, family rooms, sun-rooms, conservatories, garages, etc.

Increasing square footage is almost always an excellent use of remodeling dollars, but don’t expand your home so much that there’s little outdoor space left. Payback: 50-83%.

9. Home office remodeling

This project is becoming increasingly popular. Be sure to plan for plenty of electrical and cable outlets to accommodate all the required machines and gadgets. Payback: 60-73%.

10. Energy efficiency retrofits

If your primary concern is return on investment, proceed with caution. Some retrofits, like better insulation and high-efficiency furnaces, pay for themselves relatively quickly. Others, like solar panels, heat recovery ventilators, and tankless water heaters, may take years to pay for themselves. Payback: Highly variable.

Two projects that are unlikely to pay off at resale: swimming pools (which may even adversely affect your property value) and excessive landscaping (buyers may admire it but few will pay extra tens of thousands even if that’s what you spent to improve the grounds).

And remember that badly done remodeling/renovation projects will cost you in two ways. You won’t pay just for labor and materials; you’ll pay when buyers see a project that has to be redone.

North Andover neighborhood visited by black bear

Randy Tibbetts — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:24:53 +0000

A 300 pound black bear has been roaming the area near Campbell Road in North Andover. The large female made quick work of a bird feeder and quickly ate the seed as the home owners watched. Community Services Officer Susan Northam said the bear has been in the area for more than a year, and environmental police are aware of her. Seems like they should notify area home owners when there is a bear in the area but the report in the Eagle Tribune today is the first I have heard of it. It is recommended that home owners in the area, Ash Street, Lyons Way, Campbell Road, Salem Street, Berry Street, Avery Park Drive and Webster Woods Lane, remove their bird feeders store trash inside and keep your garage doors closed. If the food source is taken away the bear will most likely leave the area.

Arlington MA homes for sale

Randy Tibbetts — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:27:22 +0000

We posted a blog on Arlington quite a while ago. The Arlington real estate prices have really held strong in the market downturn. Arlington being very convenient to major roads and access to Boston. Here is how the local housing market for single family homes in Arlington looks. These homes are all between $400k and $500k.

Showing properties 1 - 7 of 7. See more city of Arlington real estate.
(all data current as of 2/6/2012)

$495,000 : 6 Virginia Road, Arlington

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,100 sq ft

Lot size: 10,540 sq ft

Year built: 1950

Parking spots: 5

Days on market: 18

Walk Score®: 48

Listing provided by Stephen McKenna, Bowes Real Estate Real Living
$489,000 : 36 George St, Arlington

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,777 sq ft

Lot size: 6,000 sq ft

Year built: 1937

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 18

Walk Score®: 38

Listing provided by Stephen McKenna, Bowes Real Estate Real Living
$489,000 : 51 Burch St, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,300 sq ft

Lot size: 6,093 sq ft

Year built: 1958

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 24

Walk Score®: 77

Listing provided by Jay Bradley, RE/MAX Leading Edge - Arlington
$409,900 : 120 Dow Ave, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,372 sq ft

Lot size: 3,735 sq ft

Year built: 1963

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 34

Walk Score®: 35

Listing provided by Maryann Ferguson, WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Cook and Company
$449,900 : 43 Peirce, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,248 sq ft

Lot size: 4,500 sq ft

Year built: 1921

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 59

Walk Score®: 65

Listing provided by Stephen Bremis, Bremis, James J. Inc.
$449,000 : 55 College Ave, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,602 sq ft

Lot size: 9,588 sq ft

Year built: 1956

Parking spots: 5

Days on market: 62

Walk Score®: 45

Listing provided by Kimberly O'Neil, Century 21 Spindler & O'Neil
$439,000 : 45 Rublee Street, Arlington

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,040 sq ft

Lot size: 5,800 sq ft

Year built: 1963

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 89

Walk Score®: 54

Listing provided by Steve O Brien, Century 21 Adams KC

Tom Brady’s Condo back on the market

Randy Tibbetts — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:48:49 +0000

Tom Brady’s Beacon Street condo is back on the market and listed for $10.5 million. The Brady’s had the three bedroom penthouse with spectacular river views on the market in 2009 for $10.9 million but there we’re no takers. The condo is two complete floors with over 5300 square feet and comes with four garage parking spaces, six fireplaces and three baths. The place is truly wonderful. The condo fee might be a sticking point for some buyers… it’s $8200 per month. Yikes!

Well-lit homes make winter sales easier

Randy Tibbetts — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:41:18 +0000

Fall is here, the leaves are changing colors, the weather is getting colder, and the days are getting dark and shorter. Along with the seasons you may find yourself changing how you present a home to a potential client. Tip: One way to make sure the house looks as magnificent as possible is to have the correct lighting.

With the sun setting at an earlier time you might find that you are showing your house to clients in the dark more often than not. It might not seem like it, but the right lighting can change the perspective of an entire room.

According to light experts there are a few different types of lighting you can use to enhance a room: general lighting, which gives an overall lighting of the area to help brighten up the whole room; accent lighting, which highlights and draws attention to details; task lighting, which lights the room in a way that helps perform a certain task; ambient light, gives off the appearance of a light glow throughout the whole room; and aesthetic light, which can be a work of art in its own. Playing with these different types of lighting can change the way we perceive a room and help make it look more appealing.

For example, if a room seems to be too small you can make it appear to open up by washing out one of the walls with light. If you find yourself in a room with a ceiling that seems too tall you can use low luminary lights that won’t let any light out of the top, which will reduce the visual height in the ceilings. With a room that seems too wide focus light on the narrow ends of the room and vica verses if you have a room that appears too narrow.

These tips will help a home stand out especially in the evening and at night since there isn’t as much sunlight to take advantage of. One thing you can be sure of is that a dark home is never appealing to clients and can turn potential buyers away, so make sure your lights are on and helping the home stand out as much as possible.

3 Prepare your home for winter

Randy Tibbetts — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:09:41 +0000

It’s fall in New England which means the leaves are changing and soon will be falling. It’s also time to prepare your home for winter which we all know is not too far away. Here is the third of three posts of jobs that absolutely need to be done before the cold weather sets in.

Prepare your heating system: There are typically two main types of heating systems in New England. The forced hot air system and the forced hot water system. These systems run off of a boiler, heat pump or forced air furnace. Owners should have their heating source on a yearly maintenance plan to make sure the system is running properly and efficiently. The cost of electricity, oil and gas have all risen sharply over the last few years. If your system is not working properly you will be literally flushing money down the drain. All air systems should have the filters changes twice a year. The importance of filtered air. The dust in our homes is made up of pollen, mold, dander from your pets, bacteria and other particles floating through the air. Dusting, vacuuming, cooking and other common household activities can easily increase these pollutants. The effects from breathing these airborne particles in your home can range from sneezing, irritated eyes, and many other symptoms. It is recommended to use a quality air filter. I recommend Ranco heating and HVAC for these services.

2. Prepare your home for winter

Randy Tibbetts — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:49:06 +0000

It’s fall in New England which means the leaves are changing and soon will be falling. It’s also time to prepare your home for winter which we all know is not too far away. Here is two of three posts of jobs that absolutely need to be done before the cold weather sets in.

Drain your sprinkler system: If your home has a sprinkler system you will need to drain it by “blowing out” the lines. Any water left in the system will obviously freeze during the winter months which can cause cracks leading to leaks when you turn the system on again next spring. An air compressor is used to blow air through the lines and most landscaping companies provide the service. Your outside spigots and garden hoses should be drained as well. I recommend Tompkins landscaping in North Andover MA.

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