Marianne Belanger's Blog

Posted on 01/12/2025

Home Selling Strategies: What to Do With Multiple Offers

If you’re selling your home, the idea of getting multiple offers to buy might seem like an ideal scenario. However, managing multiple offers can be complicated and even stressful. Working with a real estate agent will help you figure out the best course of action, but so will understanding your options. Here are some choices you can make...

Accepting Offers

Disclose Offer

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Posted on 01/12/2025

How to Safely Build a Treehouse

Treehouses give kids a fun place to play, read books or hang out with friends. With a treehouse, kids can spend more time outside enjoying fresh air. If you’re thinking of building a treehouse in your yard, it’s important to keep a few factors in mind, such as where to put it and how big it should be....

Backyard

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Posted on 01/05/2025

Home checklist for fire safety and prevention

House fires can do tremendous damage to your home and also put your household's lives at risk. It's crucial to practice fire safety and prevention, so you and your house members are prepared in case a fire does happen. Taking steps to prevent fires from occurring helps reduce the risk of having to deal with these fires. The...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 01/05/2025

Homeowners insurance basics: Additional living expenses

Every homeowners insurance policy includes additional...

Additional Living Expenses

Ale Coverage

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Posted on 12/29/2024

Why your indoor cat wants to go outside

As a pet owner, it can be frustrating when your indoor cat...

Posted on 12/29/2024

Colonial homes: 3 Basics to consider before you update

The Colonial-style house is one of the most common and...

Posted on 12/22/2024

Your guide to rustic home decor

If you want to redesign a space with a rugged yet...

Posted on 12/22/2024

How to Prepare: Food Safety and Maintenance During a Gathering

Hosting can be a fun and exciting way to bring everyone together. However, there’s always a list of things to remember, including prep and what to do during the gathering. Here are a few of the best ways to prepare for your home gathering and keep you and yours happy and healthy while enjoying each other’s company. Food...

Posted on 01/14/2025

116 Holden Street, Holden, MA 01520 is now new to the market!

Showings begin Thursday, 1/16/25. FIXER UPPER, Sold "AS-IS"! Solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape located on a 1/3-acre lot features a newer roof, vinyl siding, a 2-car garage & a nice back yard. The first floor offers a fully applianced kitchen with newer cabinets; a dining room with a slider to the deck; a fireplaced living room; a primary bedroom & a full bath. The 2nd floor has 2 additional bedrooms & a full bath. The basement includes a washer & dryer, a soapstone sink & plenty of storage. There is gas heat & hot water, circuit breakers & a Pro-Tran generator panel. The covered porch that provides access from the...

Posted on 01/03/2025

Another Property Rented - 80 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606

SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE FOR RENT! Available immediately! NO PETS OR SMOKERS PLEASE! Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Cape includes a garage & is located just minutes to Route 190 off S. Frontage Road. The cozy, eat-in kitchen provides access to the wrap-around deck. The sun splashed living room offers hardwoods & a large coat closet. There is a 1st floor bedroom (also with hardwoods) and a full bath on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor offers a spacious bedroom with wall-to-wall carpeting & 2 closets, in addition to a full bath with a tile floor & a linen closet. The unfinished basement includes a washer & dryer and a laundry sink. There...

Posted on 12/23/2024

Another Property Sold - 307 Pine Street, Gardner, MA 01440

FIRE DAMAGED HOME - Investor opportunity! CASH BUYERS only. The fire started in the hallway & spread up the stairs. It was contained by the fire dept. There is soot, smoke & water damage. The property is boarded up & the utilities are shut off. This 1,746-sf Colonial offers 5 bedrooms & 2 baths on a 1/4-acre lot. 4 mini splits provide both the heat & cooling. The 4 compressors & 2 of the mini splits seem to be ok. Much of the plumbing had been updated & a 200-amp electric panel was installed in addition to a Gas HW Tank, prior to the fire. The house has a slate roof, vinyl siding & a detached 2 car garage. The...

Posted on 12/17/2024

80 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606 now has a new price of $2,200!

SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE FOR RENT! Available immediately! NO PETS OR SMOKERS PLEASE! Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Cape includes a garage & is located just minutes to Route 190 off S. Frontage Road. The cozy, eat-in kitchen provides access to the wrap-around deck. The sun splashed living room offers hardwoods & a large coat closet. There is a 1st floor bedroom (also with hardwoods) and a full bath on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor offers a spacious bedroom with wall-to-wall carpeting & 2 closets, in addition to a full bath with a tile floor & a linen closet. The unfinished basement includes a washer & dryer and a laundry sink. There...