In a recent email, John Strachan of Revolution Mortgage Corporation in Boston stated “There is still financing going on for home purchases and refinancing.” Read the rest of this entry »

Follow these simple steps to prepare your home for sale

You’ve made the decision to sell, now it’s time to prepare your home for public viewing.  Pinnacle Residential Properties has created this basic list, which is bound to improve the showing of your home.

Exterior:

Summer:

     Keep the lawn trimmed and edged

     Trim shrubs and eliminate dead trees and branches

     Keep the yard free of debris

     Confine toys to the back yard

     Clean downspouts and gutters

     Replace any broken windows

     Keep the front entrance partiulcarly clean, well swept and add a colorful pot
     of flowers

Winter:

     Keep the walkways well shoveled and sanded

     Keep the driveway well plowed

     Be sure that all exterior light fixtures are in good working order

Interior:

     Walls should be clean and free of smudges and fingerprints

     Bathrooms should be scrubbed, mildewed surfaces bleached, and the tub
     recaulked, if needed

     Wash windows inside and out

     Shampoo soiled wall-to-wall carpeting.  If the capet is badly worn, your
     Pinnacle Realtor may suggest removing or replacing it.

     Repair loose doorknobs

     Install high wattage light bulbs in all fixtures

     Clean out the closets

     Clean and organize the clutter (countertops, basement, garage, etc.)

     Leave draperies open and shades up for maximum light

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Wellesley, Weston, Needham or surrounding communities, please call me for more real estate tips for sellers and buyers!

 Maureen McCaffrey

Office:  781-237-5000

Cell:  508-494-0811

email:  mmccaffrey@Pinna

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Pinnacle Residential Properties Receives Chamber Leadership Award

The Wellesley Chamber of Commerce honored Pinnacle Residential Properties with the Chamber Leadership Award for its continued support of chamber events. Chamber chairman and master of ceremonies John McConchie stated “The plain and simple fact is that when it comes to the chamber’s needs, Pinnacle always shows up.”  Owner/Broker Elaine Bannigan received the award and recognized her team: “It’s been a blessing to work with the most incredible group of people.” Thanks, Elaine!

Other honorees included Potpourri Designs as Retailer of the Year (my favorite Wellesley boutique), Wellesley College for the Community Service Award, and Hoffman Insurance Services Inc. as Professional of the Year. North Hill, an assisted living facility in Needham, was honored as Outstanding New Member and Newton Wellesley Hospital was recognized as Business of the Year.

For more information about the Wellesley Chamber of Commerce and the awards, click here.

Jane Neilson, CBR

$233 Billion to be spent on Home Remodeling in 2007

According to the NAHB, Americans will spend $233 billion on remodeling this year. This is a 1.9 percent increase from last year’s record of $228 billion remodeling expenditures.  For more information on the NAHB, click here.

Jane Neilson

Wall Street Journal Reports that the 80 million Baby Boomers may be more like their parents than anyone expected

Anecdotal evidence is often reported indicating that the Boomer generation will be heading back to the cities in large numbers. The Suburban Idyll report by Joel Kotin in the Wall Street Journal indicates that the reality is very different.

Do you agree? Comments welcomed.

Vince Spoto

781-237-5000

vspoto@pinnaclehouses.com

Jane is an agent with Pinnacle Residential Properties - a real estate company in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Jane got her B.A. at Holy Cross. Her professional background includes many years in sales and marketing. In addition to being a broker, she and her her husband have their own residential real estate development company in Wellesley and especially enjoy renovating older and antique homes.

Jane is the incoming President of Wellesley Mothers Forum, a member of the Mothers of Twins organization, a former President of Business Networking International of Boston.

Jane’s talents are considerable and all are performed with grace, good humor and great skill. She knows our neighborhoods and she knows real estate and fully understands the concerns of both buyers and sellers. Jane is a positive delight. For the pinnacle of real estate service we invite you to call her.

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Maureen is an agent with Pinnacle Residential Properties - a real estate company in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Maureen and her family have lived in this area for more than 15 years and currently reside in Weston. Her professional background includes more than 10 years in marketing communications. In addition to her real estate career, Maureen is an incredible person who contributes much to our community as a Vice-President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Montessori, as a member of the Unitarian Church Hunger and Poverty Committee and Social Justice Outreach Committee.

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Elyse is an agent with Pinnacle Residential Properties - a real estate company in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Elyse Marsh is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has a degree in Economics. Elyse’s professional background includes more than ten years of experience in management consulting as well as financial services marketing and sales. She has a keen knowledge of how economic and market forces impact the housing sector.

Elyse moved to the western suburbs 12 years ago after relocating from metropolitan New York. She, her husband and their two children are active members of the community. Elyse is involved in many charitable organizations including the Rodman Ride for Kids, MSPCA, Tenacity, and she serves on the executive board of Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Boston. She is also an advocate for the Citizens for Public Schools. In her free time, she is an avid skier, competitive tennis player, and enjoys running and hiking with her dog. For the pinnacle of service, we invite you to call Elyse.

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Ellin is an agent at Pinnacle Residential Properties - a real estate company in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Ellin has lived in the western suburbs of Boston for nearly 25 years. Her professional background is in the field of marketing research and advertising. She has been the founder of her own marketing research consulting business and has worked for both small companies and large multi-nationals.

Ellin obtained her real estate license in the mid l980’s and is now the Manager of Customer Service and Agent Support for Pinnacle. With great skill, grace and discretion Ellin makes sure everything runs smoothly. Since everyone around these parts knows and loves Ellin, she’s also an outstanding goodwill ambassador!

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