North Shore and Cape Ann Musings

153 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 www.153ArgillaRd.com Sale Pending $995,000 More Photos Below Bedrooms: 4 ++ Bathrooms: 3 Style: First Period Antique Square Footage: 3,421 Lot Size: 41 acres Year Built: 1668 The Isaac Goodale House,Circa 1668, is a noted First Period saltbox and is on The Natio...

64 Autumn Lane, Hamilton, MA 01982 www.64AutumnLane.com Sold $950,000 Sheer Sublime Space More Photos Below Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 2 Full, 1Partial Square Footage: 3,517 Lot Size: 6 acres Year Built: 1992 Inspiration and creativity fuse in this thoughtfully designed home. The open floor plan’s...

I have been using Trulia and pay for the 'Trulia Pro' package. I like the services and exposure provided. I dislike the ability to not have as much robust editing of my listings as say, Zillow. I read today the Google is on the verge of buying Trulia. Google is attracted to Trulia, among other re...

We all got used to scrutinizing the words of Alan Greenspan and trying to interpret every nuance of his oracular utterances for a hint to what the future rates would be. Ben Bernanke has been a bit more straightforward but watched with no less intensity. Investors are fairly certain that rates w...

Under water homeowners may not qualify for a mortgage modification and the banks have been fairly stingy with modifications. An alternative to foreclosure is the short sale. Short sales have been a logistical nightmare and glacial in time of execution. Recognizing this, the Obama Administration i...

If you are like most listing agents, you are very tuned in on how your listing is displayed, and probably have one or more ways that your listing is syndicated. I recently ran across this informative video by Zillow that explains how Zillow selects which version of your listing will show on their...

I ran into another useful website today. It is a free SEO tool that analyzes and 'grades' your website. I have two real estate sites, www.NorthShoreBuyer.com and www.KristalPooler.com  The former scored a '74' and the latter scored a '61'.The report offered really useful suggestions to improve SE...

64 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929For Sale $1,950,000Blue Sky FarmBedrooms:4Bathrooms:4Style:FarmBlue Sky Farm is a North Shore landmark on nearly 20 acres of direct Essex River Frontage. Acres of split rail fenced pastures. Incredible chapter 91 licensed dock, considered by many as the best one on t...

About 70 miles of scenic coastline from Lynn to Newburyport will likely soon be granted national recognition as a Scenic Byway. The North Shore is rich in historic sites and has plentiful natural beauty. The national recognition does not establish any local regulations or conditions on the partic...

15 lakemans LnIpswich, MA 01938For Sale $829,000MOTIVATED SELLER!Bedrooms:4Bathrooms:3Square Footage:3,000Lot Size:2.7 acresYear Built:1988A Fabulous Country Home for you and your horse(s)!This turn key equestrian complex is in great condition. Enjoy a 7 stall barn, sand riding ring and paddocks...