Marianne Belanger's Blog

Posted on 09/18/2022

Whether you’re remodeling or building a brand new home, staying up to date on the latest trends can be an enormous source of inspiration. While not every trend will be perfect for you, knowing what’s popular can help you find the best possible options for your own home. Here are the biggest trends in exterior design to know...

Design

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Posted on 09/11/2022

DIY Fertilizer: How to make compost tea from kitchen waste

If you’re interested in making your own sustainable plant fertilizer, it’s a great time to learn how to make compost tea from kitchen waste. Composting takes the organic waste from your daily life like eggshells, coffee grounds and grass clippings and breaks them down into their basic nutrients. Having a compost pile or compost bin means you have...

Posted on 09/04/2022

Marble Décor Ideas Perfect for Any Home

Marble has always been a luxurious choice for interior finishes. However, while it remains an expensive choice, it’s much more accessible and easy to use in everyday homes than before. If you can splurge on marble finishes, the choice can increase the value of your home and create a sense of luxury in your life. Here are some...

Decor

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Posted on 08/28/2022

What you should know about house flipping

House flipping is a popular form of real estate investment...

Posted on 08/21/2022

3 Common Misconceptions About Home Buying

Information and advice for first-time homebuyers is everywhere. Unfortunately, many of the most commonly accepted truths about buying a home are either outdated or false. Here are some of the biggest myths about home buying to help you understand the facts. Myth: You Can't Buy a Home With a Bad Credit Score It is possible to qualify for...

Home Buying

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Posted on 08/14/2022

How and What Types of Living Fences Help Increase Your Property's Privacy

Installing a six-foot fence generally improves backyard privacy while increasing property values. But the price tag associated with fencing materials and labor often requires homeowners to invest thousands of dollars. And after the wood or composite structure has been erected, it will require maintenance, repairs and eventually need to be replaced. Those rank among the wide-reaching reasons an...

Posted on 09/20/2022

6 Knollwood Drive, Worcester, MA 01609 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this hidden JEWEL located on a private, 1-acre lot in the heart of the West Side! Entertaining & family fun begins with the heated in-ground Gunite pool featuring a natural stone diving board! The “Monet” bridge & waterfall offer peace & serenity while enjoying the beautiful perennials thru-out the fenced-in yard. The oversized flagstone patio & spacious screened-in porch w/flagstone floor provide plenty of space for BBQ’s & get-togethers! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Mid-Century Ranch has central air; an updated eat-in kitchen w/stainless appliances; a fireplaced living room & dining room w/built-ins; a 1/2...

Posted on 09/17/2022

Video Tour - 7 Crescent Way 203, Sturbridge, MA 01518

Resale at Crescent Gate, a 55 + complex with elevator access & underground parking & storage. Handicap-friendly with extra-wide doorways & low thresholds. This immaculate one-bedroom garden-style condo is located on the 2nd floor & offers an open floor plan, central air, a fully applianced eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, a washer & dryer, and plenty of closet space. The condo fee includes the gas heat, water & sewer. There is no need to leave the complex with amenities such as a Theatre Room, Gym, Library & Billiards Room! Entertaining is a breeze with the use of a fully equipped common kitchen with a...

Posted on 09/17/2022

7 Crescent Way 203, Sturbridge, MA 01518 is now new to the market!

Resale at Crescent Gate, a 55 + complex with elevator access & underground parking & storage. Handicap-friendly with extra-wide doorways & low thresholds. This immaculate one-bedroom garden-style condo is located on the 2nd floor & offers an open floor plan, central air, a fully applianced eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, a washer & dryer, and plenty of closet space. The condo fee includes the gas heat, water & sewer. There is no need to leave the complex with amenities such as a Theatre Room, Gym, Library & Billiards Room! Entertaining is a breeze with the use of a fully equipped common kitchen with a...

Posted on 08/23/2022

Another Property Sold - 215 Brigham Hill Road, Grafton, MA 01536

This Lovely, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, rear-dormered Cape is located in desirable North Grafton, just minutes to the Mass Pike, Routes 20, 122 & 140. Enjoy vinyl siding, replacement windows, Trex deck, 200 amp electric, Weil McClain boiler w/Becket Burner, Amrol Boilermate hot water tank, & Architectural roof. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen with Corian counters, a full bath with Corian counters, & hardwoods in the living room, hallway & 2 bedrooms (one bedroom was used as a dining room & it offers a slider to the rear deck.) The second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms, a 3/4 bath with shower, a small sewing room (perfect...

Posted on 08/09/2022

Video Tour - 6 Willow Court, Oxford, MA 01540

This hidden jewel is located on a private, 5-home cul-de-sac offering pride of ownership & upgrades galore! The Farmer's porch faces east - enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers hardwoods thru-out, a formal dining room & a spacious living room with french doors that provide access to the fireplaced family room. Cooking is a joy in the sun-lit kitchen that includes quartz counters, a tumbled marble backsplash, stainless appliances & Hickory cabinets. The 2nd floor features a master bedroom & bath with a jacuzzi & granite, in addition to 2 other bedrooms & a guest...

Posted on 08/09/2022

6 Willow Court, Oxford, MA 01540 is now new to the market!

This hidden jewel is located on a private, 5-home cul-de-sac offering pride of ownership & upgrades galore! The Farmer's porch faces east - enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers hardwoods thru-out, a formal dining room & a spacious living room with french doors that provide access to the fireplaced family room. Cooking is a joy in the sun-lit kitchen that includes quartz counters, a tumbled marble backsplash, stainless appliances & Hickory cabinets. The 2nd floor features a master bedroom & bath with a jacuzzi & granite, in addition to 2 other bedrooms & a guest...