Apple Picking Near Boston

We are quickly winding down the end of summer here in Boston with Labor Day arriving this coming weekend. As the weather cools and the sweaters come out one, of the best perks of Boston, MA's autumn is the abundance of farms in the vicinity. And in the Fall, farms mean Apple Picking! It's not just about apples either, many have pumpkin patches, fresh produce, and baked goods, and some have farm animals. It’s a great way to support your local farms. Below are some of the best the Boston, MA area has to offer.

Honey Pot Hill Orchards

Honey Pot Hill Orchards is open every day from 9:30am-5pm. Current selection are Gravenstein, Sansa, Akane, and Ginger Gold. In addition to the picking there are also hay rides and a farm store filled with fresh produce and baked goods. Farm animals and a few Hedge Mazes complete the fun! Located at 138 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA 01775

Russell Orchards

Just 35 miles north of Boston is the family owned farm, Russell Orchards. Hayrides and pick your own berries are in full swing at Russell Orchards. Apple picking begins this weekend, September 2^nd! In the store, you can also take your pick of a selection of fruits and vegetables from the garden. Located at 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 and open for pick your own from 8am-5pm.

Tougas Family Farm

Tougas Family Farm is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5:30pm. In addition to the picking there are also hay rides and pumpkin picking. Farm animals, fresh baked goods, and apple cider donuts complete the fun! Located at 234 Ball St., Northboro, MA.

There are several you-pick farms in the Boston, MA area, these are just a small sampling of what our area has to offer. I hope you enjoy this beautiful fall season and can get out and support some of these local farms. Please contact a Boston real estate agent have any Boston, MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

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Boston, MA – What do Homebuyers Want?

August is nearly over and before we know it, fall will be here. Along with the fall weather also comes the fall market – one of the busiest time of year in Boston, MA real estate. If you are looking to sell your Boston, MA home this fall, now is the time to start preparation. Just like with fashion, home trends come and go. And though it’s easy to realize in retrospect that features like shag carpet won’t stand the test of time, when you’re looking to sell, it’s harder to know if prospective buyers would rather you put in, say, marble or quartz countertops. So, what do buyers want, Trulia did the research, here’s what they found.

• Quartz vs. Marble Countertops.  The clear winner here was Quartz for its easier care and maintenance.
• Hardwood vs. Carpet Floors. Hardwood wins again! It’s easy to clean and lasts longer too.
• Soaking vs. Clawfoot Tubs. Surprisingly soaking tubs won. For years clawfoot were the “it” thing but soaking tubs have taken over.
• Gas vs. Electric Stove. Year after year, gas wins. Gas is cheaper and offers faster and more uniform cooking.
• Subway vs. Basketweave Style Tiles: Subway tiles are still king when it comes to backsplashes. No contest here.
• White vs. Dark Cabinets: Buyers these days are preferring the light and bright style that a white cabinet brings. Either way, make sure you go with opposite for the countertops.

If you are concerned about entering the market, have no fear – a Boston real estate agent is your best asset to accomplish your real estate goals and more. If you’d like to dramatically increase the chances that your home sells, you should list your home with a Boston expert. As a real estate professional, I am an expert in our area and will know exactly what needs to be done to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar. Make your home selling experience an educated one. Please contact a Boston real estate agent today to start the process.

Lucas Garofalo

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Boston, MA – Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Any good Boston, MA Real Estate Agent will share the mantra, “location, location, location” when talking about the attributes that help a home hold its value and potentially appreciate. However, no one neighborhood is right for every Boston, MA homebuyer. Determining which neighborhood meets your needs and your budget requires research and some soul searching about your priorities.

Establish Your Priorities. Before a I can begin to help you look for a Boston, MA home, you should develop a list of needs and wants. For some buyers, the home itself is of paramount importance: they want a particular style or size. For others, the neighborhood is more important. If you have an unlimited budget you may be able to find the perfect home in a perfect neighborhood, but since most buyers need to meet a budget, you may have to compromise on either the house or the neighborhood.

Schools Matter – Even If You Don’t Have Kids. If you have children or are planning to have a family in the future, buying a home in a community with good schools is already likely to be a priority. Even if you don’t have children to educate, though, you should be aware that homes located in a good school district typically hold onto their value better than those in less highly regarded districts. The Fair Housing Act prevents a Boston Real Estate Agent from providing information directly to buyers about specific schools, but I can share links to websites that rate schools and to local school systems.

Transportation Issues. A major consideration for most home buyers when it comes to choosing where to live is how they’ll get to the places they go regularly. Map out your route to work and other frequented places to ensure the commute is doable for you.  If you aren’t familiar with public transportation in Boston, the MBTA website will you find the best route and give you an estimate on time. All you need to do is plug in your possible new address with your workplace address.
 
How to Compare Neighborhoods. It’s important to visit a prospective neighborhood at various times of day and on both weekdays and weekends to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Look at how the homes are maintained to see if they meet your standards. Finding the right neighborhood takes some legwork, but it’s important to choose a place to live where you want to come home every night.

When you are ready to purchase in Boston, MA look to an experienced Boston Real Estate Agent. I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. 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 hope to speak with you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

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