Sell Your Boston Home During the Holidays?

We will be entering the holiday season soon; November is just days away. Do you need to sell your home asap?  Selling your Boston home before the end of the year means selling during the holidays. It can be tougher than other times but it is certainly doable and shouldn’t turn you off from having your Boston home on the real estate market now. Selling during the holidays does have one advantage – the holiday cheer and décor helps to stage your home if you are keeping it minimal and tasteful. But what else can you do? We all know of the old trick of baking cookies before a showing or an open house, but, what else can you do to freshen your home and complement the holiday season? Why not skip the chemical laden sprays and plug ins and go for something more natural?

DIY Air Freshener. You can eliminate unwanted home odors with spray air freshener, and it is simple to make your own. Easy to come by ingredients such as citrus, water, baking soda, and a spray bottle are part of many of the DIY air freshener recipes on Pinterest.

Simmer Pots. Bypass baking cookies and instead put a simmer pot on the stove full of nutmeg, cinnamon, and other seasonal herbs and spices. A few minutes of simmering will have your home smelling just like the holidays!

Tea Bags. Tea bags can be used similarly to baking soda to absorb unwanted smells. A few leaves in the cat litter box or some tea bags hung in a musty closet can do wonders to freshen up your space.

Deodorize the Disposal. Drop in a few ice cubes and a cut-up lemon into the disposal and give it a whirl. The lemon will sanitize, and the ice cubes help to remove any old food particles.

When you are ready to put your Boston home on the market please contact a Boston real estate agent. I’d be happy to talk you through the selling process and can help you get your home sold, even during the holiday season. I hope to hear from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Holiday Fun in Boston 2018

December is only a few days away and already all of Boston, MA is transformed by the holiday season. Holiday lights, tree-lighting ceremonies, and all-around holiday fun are to be found all around. Looking for something fun to do with friends and family in the upcoming weeks to celebrate the season? Even better, looking for something FREE to do to celebrate the season? Here is a sampling of some local free favorites to help keep your days merry and bright.

Blink! This year’s show is all-new with more lights, more music, more color, more sound and more fun! Faneuil Hall Marketplace will be lit up by more than 350,000 Christmas lights. Daily, every half hour starting at 4:30, now through the holidays, Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Holiday Lights at the Greenway Carousel. Check out the holiday lights for free and take a spin on the Greenway Carousel if you choose.  December 1^st – January 1^st, 200 State Street, Boston MA.

Santa Speedo Run. This is a great event for those with a sense of humor. The race is only a mile so very little athleticism is needed. What you must be willing to do is run in public wearing only a Speedo and a Santa hat. It does fill up quickly so register soon! Whiskey's, 885 Boylston Street, Boston. December 8^th, Doors open at 10am, race at 1pm with a post-run party to follow. 

Shop! Without a doubt, shopping is one of the top things to do in Boston in December!  Stores sparkle with holiday lights and colorful decorations, and everyone is in a festive spirit. Lots of pre-Christmas and after-Christmas discounts add to the thrill of the hunt. Sure, it’s not FREE, but, window shopping is fun too. Maybe you’ll find the perfect gift for that special someone.

I hope you enjoy this Boston,MA holiday season with your friends and family. Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent if you have any Boston,MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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2016 Holiday Events in Boston, MA

'Tis the season for holiday lights, tree-lighting ceremonies, and all around holiday fun. Are you looking for something fun to do with friends and family in the upcoming weeks in and around Boston, MA? With the plethora of events in Boston, there are too many to list them all, but, here is a sampling of some local favorites to help keep your days merry and bright for the end of 2016.

Bright Nights at Forest Park. Since 1995, Bright Nights has been a unique holiday destination. Check out New England's largest holiday lighting display, enjoyed from the comfort of your own car. Displays such as Seuss Land, Toy Land, and North Pole Village will delight visitors of all ages. Located on Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA, now through January 1st.

Christmas Festival of Lights in Edaville. Edaville USA’s most memorable New England Tradition is back this year with over 17 million lights illuminating the park! You and your family can enjoy Edaville USA’s 3 Adventures in 1: Edaville Proper, Thomas Land & Christmas Festival of Lights sponsored by Hood® Eggnog (Seasonal), featuring over 90 rides & attractions!7 Located on Eda Avenue, Edaville, Daily through January 1^st.

Christmas Trees. Don’t forget to check out one of the many beautifully lit Christmas Trees around Boston, MA.  A local favorite is the tree in Boston Common or Faneuil Hall Marketplace.  Faneuil Hall features the Blink! holiday lights and music show as well, shows are nightly through January 1^st.  4 South Market Building, Boston, MA.

I hope you enjoy this Boston, MA holiday season with your friends and family. Please contact a Boston real estate agent if you have any Boston, MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garafalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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