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Our question is, “Why settle for just a realtor when you can choose a team of highly skilled professionals who are not only experienced realtors but also accomplished home building and remodeling experts?”

In today’s market, every buyer and seller needs that extra edge.  Let our 30 years of experience put you in the best position possible.  Whether you’re buying, building, remodeling, or preparing to sell your home, we would welcome the opportunity to work with you.

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The Mystery Behind Boston Residential New Construction Sq. Ft. Costs.

Massachusetts New Construction Homes For Sale.

  Many buyers like to break things down into simple equations they can use to compare properties. The most popular comparision we see is the cost per sq.ft. The basic formula is to divide the price of the house by the number of sq.ft. to determine your cost per sq.ft.  We are all for a fair and accurate way to compare costs but this basic formula doesn't necessarily work...Continue Reading!

Want To Know What Your Property’s Development Potential Is?

Massachusetts Residential Property Development

  The answer to this question is actually quite simple.  The best way to get a professional assessment of a property's development potential is to ask a developer like, Commonwealth Estates Residential Brokerage.  Most sellers initially consult with a realtor.  But realtors in general don't know all the local and state building and zoning codes, possible conservation restrictions, septic design and implementation, floor area ratios, lot coverage issues,...Continue Reading!

How To Incorporate Green Technologies In Massachusetts Without Totally Going Green.

Building New Construction Green Homes In Massachusetts.

     For people who are new to green building products and techniques you will find there is a whole new maturing industry out there that is creating some pretty cool products and building techniques. What a lot of people don't understand is you can incorporate some of these green products into your everyday life without having to go totally green or fully embracing the LEED certification process. LEED stands...Continue Reading!

Will Floor Layouts Help Me Sell My Massachusetts Home?

Will floor layouts in the Mass MLS help my home sell.

  That depends.  Floor layouts are a great visual for buyers and more and more realtors are using them every day.   In fact, today we are seeing more and more of these interactive floor layouts where you can actually place furniture in the room or you can click on a small camera icon to see a certain angled view of the room.  In our professional opinion there are times...Continue Reading!

Is Your Massachusetts Home Not Selling? Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For A Second Opinion.

Why Is my Metro West Massachusetts Home Not Selling? Time for a second opinion.

Sellers ask us all the time to provide them with a second opinion. Whe the market is  challenging, sellers search for reasons why their home isn't selling.    Since selling happens on average only two or three times in a lifetime you need to consult with experts who have been selling homes for years.  Here's a recent example highlighting a common problem for sellers: We were referred to a prospect in Weston by...Continue Reading!

How To Avoid Missing Out On The Best Real Estate Properties In Massachusetts.

16 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA Teardown.

  We've been in this business a long time...over 30 years.  Most realtors prefer the standard route to selling: list on MLS, advertise the property, host open houses, and eventually receive an offer. We are not your typical realtors and we'll prove it by letting you in on a secret.   You wouldn't believe how many homes get sold without ever being listed. Having worked in the residential real estate industry...Continue Reading!

Five Essential Tips To Avoid First Time Home Buyer Rookie Mistakes.

First Time Massachusetts Home Buyers Rookie Mistakes.

  After thirty years in the business, we've seen our share of "rookie mistakes".  This post will reveal some typical "rookie mistakes" that homebuyers make and give you some tips on how to avoid them. 1.  Research first, representation second.  What do we mean by this?  Most first-time homebuyers don't research who they are going to be working with.  They start the process by attending open houses and eventually meeting a broker...Continue Reading!

How Do You Spot A Decent Kitchen Cabinet?

204 Grove St. Wellesley MA Commonwealth Estates Renovation

To the trained eye of a Realtor/Builder like Commonwealth Estates Residential Brokerage it's easy to spot the makings of a good kitchen cabinet.  If you know what to look for you can spot a stock cabinet kitchen, a semi-custom kitchen, or a true custom kitchen.  Below we give you a quick overview of the differences between the three and we also provide you with important...Continue Reading!

56 Winding River Rd, Needham MA Frontage On The Charles River. $900,000

56 Winding River Rd, Needham MA New Construction Real Estate For Sale.

  56 Winding River Rd, Needhm MA.Sold for $900,000  We had the priveledge of selling this home to one of our builder clients looking for a remodeling project to fix up and sell. They got a great deal on this home paying $900,000 for a beautiful property with frontage on the Charles River. A similar home a few doors down on the same street sold for $1,200.000 and it was much smaller (4 bedrooms instead of...Continue Reading!

Stop Throwing Money Out Your Homes Old Windows.

If you're like a lot of our clients, you've probably had the discussion regarding your old windows. With heating costs on the rise, I'm sure you've thought about whether it's time to replace aging, drafty windows with efficient, tight-fitting ones. In addition to reducing your energy bill, new windows can make your home more comfortable, quiet, and attractive. But, we always tell clients don't expect to recoup your...Continue Reading!