You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is why we emphasize the importance of curb appeal when you are selling your home. Every season has different qualities that a seller can use to their advantage. Improving your home’s curb appeal in the winter can be much easier when it snows (if you have prepared for the [...]
At Barrett Sotheby's International Realty we understand the value and importance of home, and the stress and trauma associated with losing your home. That's why this holiday season, as in previous years, we chose to support the Mass Coalition for the Homeless with our holiday fundraiser - the Holiday House of (Gift)Cards. Our agents [...]
What better way to get into the spirit of the season than to get comfy on the coach with some popcorn and a hot cocoa and indulge in your favorite holiday movie?? We asked our agents to share their festive favorites to enjoy this season- read on to see if you agree with the [...]
There’s something very special about the drive around your neighborhood at this time of year, seeing the beautiful lights and decorations people put up outside their homes to brighten the dark winter. However, some homeowners have taken it to the next level, putting up elaborate light displays to rival Clark Griswold. There are even homes [...]
As we head towards the holidays we expect to see less activity in the housing market, and that is reflected in the latest sold stats for the month of November. As has been the trend in the last few months, homes are staying on the market a little longer – Days on Market figures are now in the 20’s in Acton and Lexington, up on the same [...]
The holiday season is a very busy time of the year, but November through January can be a quiet time for home sales. As families plan vacations, host holiday gatherings, and brace for colder weather home shopping is often put on the back burner. But there are still hearty souls willing to brave the snow and frigid temperatures and shop for a [...]
We are thrilled to share that our website, barrettsothebysrealty.com, has been honored once again in the RealTrends awards. RealTrends is one of the residential real estate industry’s most trusted sources of news, analysis, and information. Each year, RealTrends highlights the top real estate websites in several categories as part of their [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate the holiday we take a pause and reflect on all that we have to be grateful for – family and friends, a roof over our heads, and a supportive community to grow our business. To give thanks and give back, we are launching our holiday fundraiser - the Holiday House of Gift [...]
We are entering holiday season and our local towns are pulling out all the stops to make this a successful season for their businesses and the people who live there. Shopping and dining in your local town has so many benefits – convenience for you, income for local business owners – and sustaining local stores and restaurants helps keep your [...]
We had a good run of warm weather well into November but now the more seasonal temperatures have arrived and it’s time to turn our attention to some home maintenance tasks. You’d be forgiven for being a little behind this year – the 70 degree heat last weekend had us all want to head for the beach rather than rake leaves – but it pays to [...]