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Ever wondered what its like to go sailing on a Schooner? Well on Saturday mornings in July and August the Schooner The Thomas E. Lannon is offering an opportunity to bring the family sailing and the kids go free! For more information go to their website  Kids Sail Free!

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On Saturday August 8th you can head out to the beach at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester to listen to live blues music at the Gloucester Blues Festival!  Featuring an number of world-class performers, a beer garden and food and craft vendors this will make for a great Saturday of entertainment.  Discount tickets available in advance on their website, children’s tickets are $5 and kids under 5 are…

Looking for something fun for the whole family this Friday? Head over to Appleton Farms in Ipswich Ma for dinner! Their Friday Farm Dinner features local grown ingredients and a dose of fun!  For more information check out their site Appleton Cooks.

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This Thursday evening, July 23rd, you can head over to the Crane Estate in Ipswich Ma to enjoy live bluegrass and bring along a picnic.  The entertainment will be Cold Chocolate Bluegrass and the beautiful grounds of the Crane Estate will be the setting for a lovely evening.  In case you haven’t had a chance to pack a picnic there will be several vendors on hand with refreshments though if you…

Its that time of year again! The annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Contest is happening July 24th through 26th at Revere Beach!  This year’s contest features twenty sculptors from around the world.  The exhibits are open to the public, free and T accessible.  For more information visit their website at http://reverebeach.com/

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Things to do on the North Shore: Fairy Shrimp, Salamanders, & Frogs, Oh My! #NorthShoreMa

Learn about Vernal pools in Raven’s Wood Park in Magnolia with the Trustees of Reservations on Saturday April 18, 2015.

Vernal pools are crucial to the survival of fairy shrimp, salamanders, and wood frogs. We’ll have fun exploring the pools at Ravenswood Park. Participants will learn how to certify and protect vernal pools. When vernal pools become certified, we can prevent development on and…

Things to do on the North Shore: Pride Stride #NorthShoreMa #PrideStride #Gloucester

The 28th Annual Pride Stride is on April 26th in Gloucester.   The annual fundraiser collects donations from walkers to benefit a variety of local charities and with activities at Stagefort Park is fun for a variety of ages.  For more information see their website at: http://www.gloucesterpridestride.com

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8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home #RealEstate #Homeforsale #curbappeal

By: Pat Curry

Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward.

Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. We’re not talking about replacing vinyl siding with redwood siding; we’re talking about maintenance and beautifying tasks you’d like to live with anyway.

The way your house looks from the street — attractively landscaped and well-maintained…

Things to do on the North Shore: Farmstead Cheese Tour #NorthShoreMa

Pull on your boots as we head out on the farm to learn about cheese production from start to finish! Set off where cheese making begins with milk collection in our dairy barn. Then move on to our cheesemaking kitchen, and wind up in the farm kitchen for some hands-on country cooking. We’ll cover the basics of cheese making and make our own ricotta along with a couple of signature dishes that…

Things to do on the North Shore: An Architectural tour of Historic Salem #NorthShoreMA

With the warming weather its a great time to get out and take a walk.  The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem has a wonderful self-guided tour of the McIntire Historic District in Salem.  Featuring homes designed by Samuel Mcintire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.  The tour is a great way to explore local history and enjoy the spring weather!

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Goodbye, Polar Vortex; Hello, Home Maintenance Headaches #RealEstate #home #sellertips

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Published: March 18, 2014

The winter from hell may be about over, but your home maintenance headaches are about to begin. Here are some polar vortex leave-behinds that need your attention.

With any luck, the worst of winter is behind us. But if the polar vortex has sucker-punched your home, you’ll need to devote the beginning of spring to fixing the damage that sustained…

Could you benefit from refinancing? #realestate #homeowner #mortgage

Interest rates are currently very low and new data shows that approximately 7.1 million homeowners could benefit from refinancing their current mortgage.  For more information, click here or contact me and I’ll put you in touch with one of my trusted mortgage associates

If you or someone you know are planning to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate please call, text or email me today, I can help!

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5 Golden Rules to Home Staging on a Budget

Home Staging on a Budget

When you show your home’s best features by staging it effectively, you help increase your final selling price without breaking the bank; in fact, on average, sellers receive $2 in increased sale price for every $1 they put into staging a home. As our infographic below shows, the following five golden rules of home staging will help you show off its best assets:

The…