4 Ways to Create an Oasis in Your Own Backyard
As the weather warms and the days become longer, many homeowners spend more time in their outdoor spaces. No matter the size, a backyard can be an escape from the stress of the work day and a relaxing place to socialize with friends and family. Creating a sense of calm and beauty in your backyard will make you want to spend more time enjoying the fresh air. Here are some ideas for how to turn your backyard into an oasis in the desert of daily life.
Open Houses weekend June 26/27
Here this weekend’s Open Houses.
This list will be updated on Sunday morning (because of the quirks of MLS many of the Sunday Open Houses don’t show up on Saturday.)
Click on these links for details: (more…)
New Listings week ending June 25
Somewhat more New Listings in Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly and Lynn:
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Are mortgage rates heading up or down?
For several years “experts” have been forecasting that mortgage rates were about to rise, but forecasts of an imminent end to low rates are reminiscent of Mark Twain’s alleged comment that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.
The 30-year Fixed Rate Mortgage (FRM) reached almost 5% in November 2018, but since then has been in an almost uninterrupted downward trend, with a few short-lived spikes upwards:
Which brings us to the question: is the next move going to be
Inflation (more…)
New Listings mid-week June 23
Here are the latest New Listings:
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Marblehead Town Elections TODAY
The youth and exuberance of Marblehead can be seen in two way:
– the number of young people out and about with strollers (and, of course, dogs)
– the large number of candidates in the town elections this coming Tuesday
The most contested positions are Selectmen (15 candidates for 5 members), Light Commissioner, School, and Recreation and Park.
Here is the sample Marblehead ballot (more…)
Marblehead Town Elections Tuesday June 22
The youth and exuberance of Marblehead can be seen in two way:
– the number of young people out and about with strollers (and, of course, dogs)
– the large number of candidates in the town elections this coming Tuesday
The most contested positions are Selectmen (15 candidates for 5 members), Light Commissioner, School, and Recreation and Park.
Here is the sample Marblehead ballot (more…)
Team Harborside recognized on America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list
Team Harborside’s team of agents has been recognized amongst the 2021 REAL Trends America’s best real estate professionals. This list, now in its 9th year, consists of the top 1.5% of more than 1.4 million licensed Realtors® nationwide.
It is an honor to be ranked alongside the top real estate professionals in the nation. We are grateful to our colleagues and clients who made this possible. It is our privilege to assist you in selling, buying or investing in real estate.
While this accolade is truly humbling, having repeat clients and our team recommended time and time again means more to us than anything. When looking back at our business over the past year, it was primarily driven by referrals. It is our privilege to assist you in selling, buying or investing in real estate.
New Listings week ending June 18
Here are the latest New Listings in Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly and Lynn:
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Open Houses weekend June 19/20
Here this weekend’s Open Houses.
This list will be updated on Sunday morning (because of the quirks of MLS many of the Sunday Open Houses don’t show up on Saturday.)
Click on these links for details: (more…)
New Listings mid-week June 16
Just a smattering of New Listings – again:
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Fort Sewall now open to the public
I walked around Fort Sewall yesterday and saw the tremendous work done under the leadership of Larry Sands and the Fort Sewall Oversight Committee.
Click here to read an article in the Reporter about the restoration project.
One thing that has not changed is the spectacular view. (more…)
Open Houses Sunday June 13
Around half of the available properties – other than in Swampscott – have Open Houses today:
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Lessons from Marblehead Ocean Week
As a way to celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8, Sustainable Marblehead has held Marblehead Ocean week featuring events around town throughout this past week to highlight issues affecting our waters.
Wicked Local File Photo/ Chris Stevens
Topics have included Green Technology and Green Boating; Storm Drains/Stormwater; Beach Conservation; Microplastic Awareness, and Oyster Restoration.
As the week ends residents are invited to:
– Switch from fuel to electric propulsion
– Take the Green Boating Pledge
– Adopt a storm drain
– Join a beach cleanup
– Reduce use of plastics
– Support oyster and habitat restoration
For a full description of each program and more information on Sustainable Marblehead to go https://www.sustainablemarblehead.org/ (more…)
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