Gloria MacKoul's Blog

Posted on 04/10/2021

12 Candlewood St, Worcester, MA 01602 is now new to the market!

June St./Off...Lovely Cape with many updates....Anderson Replacement Windows!...Maintenance-Free Vinyl Siding!....Young Roof.!...Off Street Parking for 5 Cars!...First Floor Master Bedroom with large closet and adjacent Full Bath, Linen Closet and Coat Closet...The Living Room and Dining Room have Hardwood Flooring...Eat-In Kitchen...Large Family Room Addition with a Slider opening to the private backyard...Shed with small attached Deck...Two Bedrooms on the Second Level have good sized Closets and more than ample...

Real Estate

Worcester

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Posted on 04/05/2021

Common Homebuying Concerns, and How to Resolve Them

If you plan to buy a home in the immediate future, there are several concerns that you should address before you embark on your house search. In fact, some of the most common homebuying concerns include: 1. Lack of Home Financing You know you want to purchase a house, but obtaining financing sometimes is difficult. Fortunately, if you meet...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 04/05/2021

770 Salisbury St 413, Worcester, MA 01609 is now new to the market!

"SALISBURY WEST"....End Unit!...Updated Townhome with ATTACHED GARAGE!... ANDERSON REPLACEMENT WINDOWS!... Eat-In Kitchen with updated cabinets and newer appliances....The Open Floor plan has a Formal Dining Area and Living Room with Hardwood Flooring, a Fireplace and an Atrium Door opening to the Deck...Private, Wooded Backyard...The Second Level has a Large Master Suite with a Full Bath, a Walk-In Closet, a New Shower Stall, a Jetted Tub, and a Corian Vanity with dual sinks... The Guest Bedroom has French Doors, ample closet space and an adjacent Full Bath... Gas Heat and Central Air-Conditioning!...This desirable Complex underwent major...

Posted on 04/03/2021

1 Waring Cir, Worcester, MA 01609 is now new to the market!

Salisbury St....Cul de Sac...Unique Contemporary in a very desirable neighborhood... 4 CAR GARAGE!!!...The Large, Open Living and Dining Room have Parquet Flooring and a "Wall of Glass", opening to the Deck and professionally landscaped backyard...Beautiful Floor to Ceiling Stone Fireplace in the Family Room...Young Roof...Central Air-Conditioning....The Kitchen has Granite Counters, a 6 Burner Cooktop Stove, Wall Ovens, a Desk area, and built-ins in the Dining Area..Large Master Suite has Skylights, a separate Sitting Room/Office with Built-In Bookshelves and a Walk-In Closet... It could be used as a Nursery, Office, etc... It has a Full...

Posted on 03/31/2021

770 Salisbury St 414, Worcester, MA 01609 now has a new price of $299,900!

"SALISBURY WEST"...Another beautiful Townhouse with private wooded backyard!...The Large 2 Story Foyer opens to the Fully-Applianced, Eat-In Kitchen with Upgraded Cabinets...A Separate Formal Dining Room opens to the large, Living Room with a Fireplace, Wall to Wall Carpeting, and opening to the Deck, overlooking the beautiful private grounds....The Second Level offers a Guest Bedroom with a closet and an adjacent Full Bath...The Master Suite has a large Walk-in Closet, a Full Bath with a separate tiled Shower and a Jetted Tub.. Gas Heat! .. Central Air-Conditioning!...Young Heating System and Hot Water... Professionally cleaned...This...

Posted on 03/29/2021

Building Your Indoor Herb Garden — Here's What You Need to Know

Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay Do you love the idea of having fresh herbs available all year round but don't live in an area where it's possible to grow them outdoors in all seasons? You don't have to give up cooking with fresh herbs just because the weather outside is frightful — and you also don't have to install...

Herb Garden

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Posted on 03/27/2021

Worcester, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/27/2021

Click here to view Worcester, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/22/2021

3 Reasons You Should Build an Accessible New Home

Photo by ThisIsEngineering via Pexels Many of the open floor plans and spacious kitchens require only minor adjustments to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Although ADA considerations might not be on a contractor’s or architect’s radar when drafting state-of-the-art blueprints, there are persuasive reasons to build accessible new construction homes. 1: ADA-Compliant Kitchens Can Increase...

Posted on 03/17/2021

770 Salisbury St 414, Worcester, MA 01609 is now new to the market!

"SALISBURY WEST"...Another beautiful Townhouse with private wooded backyard!...The Large 2 Story Foyer opens to the Fully-Applianced, Eat-In Kitchen with Upgraded Cabinets...A Separate Formal Dining Room opens to the large, Living Room with a Fireplace, Wall to Wall Carpeting, and opening to the Deck, overlooking the beautiful private grounds....The Second Level offers a Guest Bedroom with a closet and an adjacent Full Bath...The Master Suite has a large Walk-in Closet, a Full Bath with a separate tiled Shower and a Jetted Tub.. Gas Heat! .. Central Air-Conditioning!...Young Heating System and Hot Water... Professionally cleaned...This...

Posted on 03/15/2021

Retirement Communities: Pros, Cons, & Home Values

Image by 47shadesofgray from Pixabay Thinking of buying your next home in a 55+ community? You'll likely want to know the pros and cons, and whether the restriction makes your property hard to sell or bequeath in your will. Here are the key points to know. The Upside: Worry-Free Maintenance These communities are designed for low-maintenance ownership. Over-55...

Posted on 03/08/2021

Home Improvement Projects That Increase the Value of Your Home

Photo by Laura Shaw via Pixabay 4 Improvements That Increase the Value of Your Home Home improvement projects add useability, beauty and convenience to your house, and those characteristics make the house more desirable to potential buyers. If you’re considering a home improvement project, here are four that will increase the value of your home. 1. An Addition...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 03/01/2021

What to Consider When You Evaluate Different Offers for Your Home

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Whether it is a seller's market or you just have an appealing home, you could end up with multiple offers -- how can you decide which offer is best? Your agent is an excellent source of information and can help widdle through unqualified buyers, but if you still have to choose between multiple...