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What is Green Home Building?

Randy Tibbetts — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:08:30 +0000

Green building which is also known as green construction or sustainable building is construction of a environmentally responsible and resource-efficient home. This requires close cooperation of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures, the common objective is that green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:

1. Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources

2. Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity

3. Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation

Green building brings together a vast array of practices and techniques to reduce and ultimately eliminate the impacts of buildings on the environment and human health. It often emphasizes taking advantage of renewable resources, e.g., using sunlight through passive solar, active solar, and photovoltaic techniques and using plants and trees through green roofs, rain gardens, and for reduction of rainwater run-off. Many other techniques, such as using packed gravel or permeable concrete instead of conventional concrete or asphalt to enhance replenishment of ground water, are used as well.

Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Green building does not specifically address the issue of the retrofitting existing homes.

Not the typical Before and after

Randy Tibbetts — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:41:02 +0000

Before:
The home on Bubier Road in Marblehead MA as it looked yesterday and the previous 16 years.

It was demolished this morning after a judge ruled it violated local zoning regulations. The dispute between the property owner and his neighbors had been ongoing for 16 years. The neighbors contested the home that was built was done illegally after subdivision the adjoining lot and the home blocked their views and sunlight.

The house was leveled by an excavator and took about an hour to flatten the home which is reported to have cost $800,000 to build. The owner says he plans to rebuild on the property.

After:

Marbleheadhead MA home ordered torn down

Randy Tibbetts — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:24:19 +0000

A recent court order for a Marblehead MA home to be torn down is a lesson to always make sure you are within guidelines when building a new home. This particular owner subdivided a lot and seemingly got permission from the local zoning board to build. The story from there is a bit fuzzy as to who made a mistake. Either the zoning board was incorrect in approving the plan or the owner went outside the parameters of the plan. Regardless after 15 years of legal expenses by his disgruntled neighbors the home estimated to have cost $800,000 was torn down this morning.

Andover MA resource page

Randy Tibbetts — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:10:19 +0000

Bean Group has launched its new web platform with state of the art web technology. Our new website will bring all of the necessary tools for house hunting to your fingertips. Powerful search tools, local market trends, school resources and the latest property updates all from one source. Take a look at our Town of Andover MA community real estate page and tell me what you think by liking it on your facebook page. See what is for sale and for rent in the Andover’s.

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 2/22/2012)

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 28. See more city of Andover real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$1,175,000 : 93 Salem St, Andover

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,485 sq ft

Lot size: 15,000 sq ft

Year built: 1922

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 6

Walk Score®: 20

Listing provided by Ann Marie Fogg, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover
$950,000 : 43 Porter Road, Andover

6 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 5,663 sq ft

Lot size: 2.89 ac

Year built: 1971

Parking spots: 13

Days on market: 7

Walk Score®: 17

Listing provided by Frank Bolway, Prudential Howe & Doherty
$809,900 : 28 Avery Lane, Andover

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,366 sq ft

Lot size: 30,187 sq ft

Year built: 1990

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 7

Walk Score®: 11

Listing provided by Ellen Munick, Prudential Howe & Doherty
$999,900 : 3 Deerberry Ln, Andover

5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 5,200 sq ft

Lot size: 31,001 sq ft

Year built: 1968

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 7

Walk Score®: 14

Listing provided by The Maren Group, Keller Williams Realty
$1,125,000 : 171 Holt Rd, Andover

4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,967 sq ft

Lot size: 1.46 ac

Year built: 1999

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 13

Walk Score®: 20

Listing provided by Cynthia Forster, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover
$1,110,000 : 344 South Main St, Andover

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,521 sq ft

Lot size: 30,068 sq ft

Year built: 2006

Parking spots: 15

Days on market: 14

Walk Score®: 17

Listing provided by Barbara Sullivan, RE/MAX Partners
$1,495,000 : 5 Andover Country Club Lane, Andover

5 beds, 5 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 6,480 sq ft

Lot size: 36,799 sq ft

Year built: 1997

Parking spots: 13

Days on market: 14

Walk Score®: 14

Listing provided by Gretchen Papineau, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Andover
$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: 22

Walk Score®: 20

Listing provided by Krystal Solimine, RE/MAX Partners

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 - 8 of 9. See more city of Arlington real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$459,000 : 2 Arthur Rd, Arlington

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,649 sq ft

Lot size: 6,118 sq ft

Year built: 1970

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 1

Walk Score®: 51

Listing provided by William Copithorne, Sweeney & OConnell
$449,900 : 5 Hemlock Street, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,787 sq ft

Lot size: 6,514 sq ft

Year built: 1926

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 14

Walk Score®: 68

Listing provided by Sara Rosenfeld, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Mass Ave.
$495,000 : 37 Homer Rd, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,500 sq ft

Lot size: 7,076 sq ft

Year built: 1961

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 14

Walk Score®: 32

Listing provided by Joseph A. Cannizzaro, Excel Property Development
$425,000 : 116 Winchester Rd, Arlington

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,100 sq ft

Lot size: 13,250 sq ft

Year built: 1961

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 17

Walk Score®: 40

Listing provided by Jonathan Nyberg, Old New England Properties
$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: 3

Days on market: 35

Walk Score®: 48

Listing provided by Stephen McKenna, Bowes Real Estate Real Living
$475,000 : 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: 35

Walk Score®: 38

Listing provided by Stephen McKenna, Bowes Real Estate Real Living
$479,900 : 51 Burch St, Arlington

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,248 sq ft

Lot size: 6,093 sq ft

Year built: 1958

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 41

Walk Score®: 77

Listing provided by Jay Bradley, RE/MAX Leading Edge - Arlington
$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: 76

Walk Score®: 65

Listing provided by Stephen Bremis, Bremis, James J. Inc.

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