A DAY IN THE LIFE...

Hello, and I wish you all a blessed and prosperous new week.  A house is made of bricks and beams, but a home is made of hopes and dreams. Every Monday is a fresh canvas to start designing the lifestyle you want if your current space no longer fits your story. You could be upsizing, downsizing, o...

...That the Topsfield Fair opens.It's officially autumn when the Topsfield Fair opens. The dates this year are October 2nd through October 12th. The Fair opens on Friday evenings so they can weigh the giant pumpkins and proclaim the winner. This year, the winning pumpkin weighed 2,598 pounds! Tha...

Why the Fall Market is a Win for Real Estate Today marks the first day of Fall, and it's unquestionably my favorite season of the year. Nothing beats the arrival of cooler weather, football, the Red Sox in the playoffs, beautiful New England autumn scenery, local county fairs, and a return to com...

From the highest peak in New England and one of the most extreme weather spots in the world, Mount Washington, two beams of light, honoring the Twin Towers and those who lost their lives on September 11th 2001, will be visible to people from a radius of over 100 miles away. Let's pledge to never,...

As the Chairman of the Georgetown Board of Selectmen and a Veteran, I was asked to say a few words at our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. It's hard to believe it's been 25 years. My prepared remarks are below. I wrote them in a conversational style, so it is shorter than it looks...lol I'm publishing ...

Here we are again. It's Labor Day 2026.Beyond signaling the unofficial end of summer and the return to school, Labor Day carries deep historical significance as a celebration of economic and social justice.It serves as an annual tribute to the collective power of the labor movement, which success...

When prices skyrocket, talk of a market crash inevitably follows. I used to react the same way. My perspective changed when I accepted a foundational truth: all markets go up, and all markets go down. Media headlines love to use words like 'crash' or 'plummet.' In my opinion, this is often just a...

The North Shore's appeal goes well beyond attractive homes. It's a combination of history, coastal beauty, excellent schools, vibrant communities, recreation, and convenient access to both Boston and New Hampshire. That combination is difficult to find elsewhere in New England.People don't just b...

As my crystal ball is in the crystal ball repair shop, getting fitted with all the updated bells and whistles, I will refrain from making predictions...lol.Buyers want to see prices fall (until they've made their purchase 😎) and sellers want to see prices keep rising (until they are in the market...

There are as many reasons to move as there are people. So, just in case you're fresh out of reasons, here are 2 big reasons 😁. As always, if you are considering selling your home or buying a home, pay a visit to your local professional Realtor® who will help you get the ball rolling.realRTwo Big ...