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We're Angie's List Super Service Award winners!

Liz and Ellie

Feb 12
2 min

We're Angie's List Super Service Award winners!

We’re proud to have earned this Super Service Award and will work hard to continue to deserve it.

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Rebecca

Feb 5
1 min

Pantone's color(s) of the year

We look forward to new design trends, and in 2021 we need something to focus on as we edge closer to a year of pandemic living.

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Planning to sell? Don’t neglect these 2 important tasks.

Rebecca

Jan 15
3 min

Planning to sell? Don’t neglect these 2 important tasks.

We’ve distilled the two home preparation tasks that can make the difference between a great sale and a major headache.

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Ellie

Jan 11
2 min

Covid's influence on home design

Three months into the coronavirus pandemic, the Boston Globe published an article about how the disease might affect home design. Six mon...

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Rebecca

Dec 23, 2020
2 min

End of year donations

Part of the end-of-year holiday celebrations for us is giving gifts to friends and family, but also to those in need. We feel privileged ...

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Liz

Dec 11, 2020
2 min

2021 real estate indicators

Right now we are confronted with several touch-points that are important to note as we anticipate what might happen in 2021.

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The National Association of Realtors® has acknowledged and apologized for its racial discrimination

Rebecca

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

The National Association of Realtors® has acknowledged and apologized for its racial discrimination

Our predecessors were trained and even required to use that power to do harm; now it is up to us to build a fair and just future for all.

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Ellie

Nov 13, 2020
2 min

Make your home feel bigger

Get rid of some stuff (*ahem* as much stuff as you possibly can) Remove outdated, poorly-fitting, or rarely worn clothes.

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Rebecca

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

Get out(doors) while you can

Sometimes getting outdoors means taking a walk in your neighborhood. But if you're looking for something more, strike out to a new place.

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Jonathan Sexton

Oct 26, 2020
2 min

Pandemic mortgages

As a result of all of the refinancing activity right now, appraisals can take a minimum of 3 weeks!

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Rebecca

Oct 14, 2020
3 min

Why I staged my home to sell

Working with Liz & Ellie for the past five years has taught me that staging is an essential part of prepping our home.

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Liz and Ellie

Sep 2, 2020
2 min

Prepare your home to sell

Declutter, organize, do cosmetic repairs, make it impersonal, spiff up the outdoors, and we recommend that you stage it!

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Rebecca

Jul 10, 2020
1 min

Anti-racism resources

We have gathered some resources to help us move forward. Today, we’d like to share some of these resources with you.

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Rebecca

Jun 9, 2020
2 min

I can't use my reusable bags. Now what?

Here's the solution: Don’t bag your groceries in the store! Pay for them, put them back in your cart, then bag them at your car.

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Rebecca

May 18, 2020
1 min

Exercise your right to free exercise

Get inspired to move with these links to free exercise! From Liz & Ellie Real Estate, Compass, in Cambridge.

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Liz

May 15, 2020
4 min

Buying during a pandemic

This is still Boston, and whatever easing of pressure we may feel probably won’t last for long.

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Rebecca

Apr 17, 2020
2 min

Earth Day 2020

We’ve shown, as citizens of Planet Earth, that we can act as one and work together to protect each other.

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Rebecca

Apr 13, 2020
2 min

Showing love in the time of corona

It’s not just important to take care of ourselves; we also need to keep our minds and spirits healthy.

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Liz and Ellie

Mar 31, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 and our community

We are fortunate have almost all the information you need online. So while you're stuck at home, use our search engine to dream!

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Sellers: Don't set your listing price too high

Liz and Ellie

Mar 9, 2020
4 min

Sellers: Don't set your listing price too high

Getting the price just right is a vital piece of selling your home fast. Avoid these common mistakes by following our advice.

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