Marianne Belanger's Blog

Posted on 02/21/2021

Homeowners' Insurance: Key Components Every Homeowner Should Know

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Often used interchangeably, the terms “property insurance” and “homeowners’ insurance” sometimes confuse new homebuyers. Homeowners’ insurance is a specialized form of property insurance. By “property” the insurance industry means anything that you own. Under that category come homeowners’ insurance and even renters’ insurance. These products cover single-family houses, condominiums and a renter’s...

Property Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Home Selling Costs You Need to Know About

Selling a home usually requires various investments along the way. In fact, some of the most common house selling costs include: 1. Lawn Care Maintaining a neat, tidy lawn is crucial, particularly for a seller who wants to stir up significant interest in his or her residence. As such, it generally is a good idea to account for lawn...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 02/07/2021

Tips for Updating your Porch Lighting

Image by David Papazian from Shutterstock Porch lighting is an essential part of a home's curb appeal. It offers much more than help navigating in the dark or a pretty accent for your front door. A brightly lit porch can enhance security and also save you money on your energy bill. Where will you place it? The location...

Posted on 01/31/2021

Home Electrical Problems: Know the Warning Signs

The first few years in your new home feel like heaven. Everything looks so sleek and shiny, but after some time you start to discover some quirks. Most are nothing to fret about, but there are some signs that pop up that shouldn't be overlooked, such as electrical glitches in the home. Not every electrical problem is dire,...

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Electrical Issues

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Selling Your Vacation Home? 5 Marketing Suggestions to Help

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay Selling a vacation home is a lot like selling any other property, but for a few key differences. One, most vacation homes are far from the people who want to purchase them. Two, most vacation homes are far away from their owners, as well. This distance between owners, sellers, and...

Posted on 01/17/2021

Landscaping for Your New Home

Photo by Matt Chen on Unsplash When you’re creating a landscaping plan for your home it is essential to design around the local climate and weather patterns. When you opt for plants that thrive in your area, you know they are well equipt to handle the seasonal changes specific to your location. This adaptation makes them easier to...

Posted on 01/10/2021

Title Searches: How to Conduct Them & Why You Should

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many title companies available to complete a title search for you. However, if you’re trying to reduce some of the costs associated with buying a property, you can complete a title search on your own and potentially save hundreds of dollars. 1. Identify the Property Start by gathering as much...

Posted on 01/03/2021

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you must put down a good faith deposit. Several factors determine how much you will need to put down, but it could be as little as $100. In order to have a valid contract, the contract must have “consideration,” or something of value exchanged for the contract. The...

Posted on 02/18/2021

Video Tour - 44 Chevy Chase Road, Worcester, MA 01606

Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch on 1/3 acre available for rent! NO PETS OR SMOKERS PLEASE! Hardwoods in all rooms except for the kitchen & baths which have ceramic tile floors. Kitchen has vaulted ceilings with a skylight, Corian counters, stainless appliances & a center island. The living room has a fireplace (that can not be used for lighting a fire - candles ok!) and built-ins, family room has a full bath off with a skylight, Jacuzzi & shower. Full basement, 1 car garage & carport. Located in a neighborhood setting - close to 190. Credit score of 650 or above required, 1-year minimum lease, references, 1st, last &...

Posted on 02/18/2021

44 Chevy Chase Road, Worcester, MA 01606 is now new to the market!

Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch on 1/3 acre available for rent! NO PETS OR SMOKERS PLEASE! Hardwoods in all rooms except for the kitchen & baths which have ceramic tile floors. Kitchen has vaulted ceilings with a skylight, Corian counters, stainless appliances & a center island. The living room has a fireplace (that can not be used for lighting a fire - candles ok!) and built-ins, family room has a full bath off with a skylight, Jacuzzi & shower. Full basement, 1 car garage & carport. Located in a neighborhood setting - close to 190. Credit score of 650 or above required, 1-year minimum lease, references, 1st, last &...

Posted on 01/29/2021

Another Property Sold - 7 Crescent Way #203, Sturbridge, MA 01518

CRESCENT GATE ADULT COMMUNITY CONDO WITH A GARAGE! Like new - this owner of 7 yrs used it as a second home. SO POPULAR IN STURBRIDGE - walking distance to shopping, restaurants and old Sturbridge Village! Lovely second floor south facing one BR condo with an open floor design includes all appliances, washer & dryer. Large BR, big closets and spacious bath with walk-in shower. Easy living with an elevator, garage, locked storage bin and several attractive common areas for your enjoyment - welcoming lounge with a gas fireplace plus theater room, game room with billiards, exercise & fitness room, full kitchen and space for gatherings...

Posted on 01/08/2021

Another Property Sold - 13 Westland Cir, West Boylston, MA 01583

Check out this beautifully maintained ranch in a great neighborhood. This home offers an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, an amazing open concept living area with beautiful hardwood floors, and a fireplace perfect for cold New England nights. The partially finished basement adds extra living space as well as plenty of storage. There is a workshop and separate laundry area. Outside you'll find a spacious fenced in back yard and patio area perfect for those summer BBQs! Awesome commuter location, with easy access to major routes 190,290,140, and minutes from the commuter rail. This home really is a must see!! Don't miss out on owning this...