Labor Day 2013 in Boston, MA

Making plans for Labor Day 2013 in Boston, MA? Many Boston locals will be heading to the Cape, Nantucket or the Vineyard, or the mountains. So, if you're staying in Boston, MA for Labor Day, you'll find it easier than usual to make reservations in local restaurants, get affordable tickets for a Red Sox game, see a show, cruise around Boston Harbor, or to go shopping for Labor Day sales. Looking for something else to do? Check out the below local events.

USS Constitution Museum

Head to the museum this Labor Day weekend for some family fun. Experience life at sea during the War of 1812 aboard this historic ship. Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 9am-6pm. USS Constitution Museum, 24 Fifth Street, Boston

Mass Brewers Fest
Start the holiday weekend by having a pint at the 4th annual Mass Brewers Fest. The event will feature beers from dozens of Massachusetts breweries as well as brews specially created for the festival. Aug. 30, 6pm, $40. 21 and up. World Trade Center Headhouse Concourse, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston

Beacon Hill Walking Tour: Magnificent and Modern


Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal Era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House Museum, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets.
 Saturdays through October 26, Otis House Museum, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston

If you're visiting Boston, MA on Labor Day weekend in hopes of buying a home in Boston, please give me a call. Without the guidance of a local expert, it can be tricky to cover all of the city's neighborhoods! As a Boston real estate agent, my services extend beyond helping buyers and sellers through their transactions. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with their surroundings and exposing them to the best of everything Boston, MA has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!

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Fall Tips for your Boston Home

As August is dwindling down we are getting into one of Boston's most beautiful seasons – Fall! Before we are ready to bask in the beautiful colors Boston has in store for us, we homeowners have work to do. Each season your Boston Home goes through abuse either from the weather, temperature or its homeowners. To keep your Boston Home in tip top shape follow these simple Fall Tips.

Examine your Property

Check walkways and paths for cracks and loose material. Fix them now before slippery weather is here and can cause tripping or other accidents.

Examine your Roof/Gutters/Downspouts

Clear the gutters and check the downspouts for damage. Check the chimney and any other openings, such as skylights, for leaking issues.

Change any Filters

If you have central air conditioning in your Boston Home you will need to change the air filter frequently. If you use a window unit either remove it from the window or place a waterproof cover over it to protect it from the winter elements. Stoves, clothes dryers, and possibly fans need filters changed seasonally too.

Prepare your Fireplace

Throw away any old ashes and make sure the damper works well. Check the handle and springs to ensure the flue is functional. If necessary, hire a professional chimney sweep.

Drain your Hot Water Heater

Hard water is very tough on hot water heaters by building up sediment in the tank. To avoid this make sure to drain it and double check for any rusting. If your hot water heater is rusting or is very old consider buying a new cost and energy efficient model.

Check your Windows

Most heat is lost through windows and doors. Go through your Boston home and check the seals and caulking around the frame. Repair as necessary to ensure less heat lost this winter.

Service Power Tools

When mowing season is over make sure to service your power tools. Lawnmowers, trimmers, and other tools need their blades sharpened and fluids topped off. This will ensure they are in tip top shape for spring.

As a Boston real estate agent, I pride myself on continuing relationships with my home buyer and home seller clients well beyond the closing table. As a part of my promise to be your real estate consultant for life, I like to provide useful tips and tricks to help make home-ownership a stress-free experience. These Fall tips are just the beginning, so please reach out to me if you have any questions, or if you need assistance buying or selling a home in the Boston real estate market. I hope to speak with you soon!

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Boston, MA Restaurant Week

A favorite pastime of many Boston, MA residents is to eat their way around the city. Boston is a vibrant city packed with new dining experiences around every corner. To celebrate this culinary adventure is Restaurant Week. Over 200 of Boston's best restaurants will be participating this summer. It is scheduled to start this Sunday, August 18^th – 23^rd and continues the 25^th – 30^th. Prix fixe menus, at a bargain, will be offered at all participating restaurants. A fine dining deal not easily beat, a 2-course lunch for $15.13, 3-course lunch for $20.13, and a 3-course dinner for $38.13 will be offered at all locations. If you haven't made reservations yet, it is suggested to do right away as the openings fill up quick, browse the Restaurant Week site to get a full list of all the restaurants.

The weather here in Boston, MA will be warming up again next week so make sure to enjoy every last drop of summer and every bite of food. If reading from outside of Boston, MA now is a wonderful time to come visit our city and check out the food plus the colorful neighborhoods that Boston, MA has to offer.

If you're visiting us in hopes of buying a home in Boston, please give me a call in between bites. Without the guidance of a local expert, it can be tricky to cover all of the city's neighborhoods! As a Boston real estate agent, my services extend beyond helping buyers and sellers through their transactions. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with their surroundings and exposing them to the best of everything Boston, MA has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!

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Boston, MA Farmers Markets

It's harvest season and the farmers markets in Boston, MA are exploding with fresh fruits and veggies. All around our beautiful city you can find farmers markets brimming with local, affordable produce, fish, meat, cheeses and other locally Boston-made small batch products like jams and jellies. I can't think of a better way to explore around our city than to visit these markets. Farmers markets are more than just a chance to grocery shop, they are also a great gathering space for the community to get together. Here are a few of the offerings Boston, MA has to offer. For a more Boston, MA farmers markets check out this detailed list.

Downtown

The Boston University Farmers Market not only features local farmers and artisan producers but you will also find local musicians. Offered at the Boston University Student Center Sept 5th-October 24^th.

The Copley Square Farmers Market is one of the largest markets in Massachusetts. It's mission is to partner with farmers, consumers, and communities to foster, enhance, and sustain farmers markets in Massachusetts in order to improve regional farm viability, consumer nutrition, and community social and economic development. At the corner of Boylston and Dartmouth through the end of November, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Jamaica Plain/Mission Hill

The Jamaica Plan Farmers Market is a small neighborhood market highlighting produce from Stillman's Farm. Held at the Bank of America parking lot on Centre Street Tuesday's and Saturdays. You can locally raised meats, bakery, and honey, in addition to the freshest produce.

Dorchester/Roxbury

The Dorchester House Farmers Market is held in the patient parking lot next to the health center on Dorchester Ave. They offer local, affordable produce and fish straight from the docks. Held on Tuesdays.

I hope you take the time to visit one or more of these markets and fill your pantry with locally grown, sustainable food. As your Boston, MA real estate agent I am always here should you have a question on a Boston, MA neighborhood such as South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill, or any other. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with new neighborhoods and exposing them to the best of everything Boston has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!

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