Karen King Group Real Estate Blog http://www.kking.com/blog Finding homes in Wilbraham MA Real Estate, Monson MA Real Estate, Palmer MA Real Estate Wed, 22 May 2013 01:53:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Single-Family – Wilbraham, MA 01095 is now new to the market! http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-wilbraham-ma-01095-is-now-new-to-the-market-8 http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-wilbraham-ma-01095-is-now-new-to-the-market-8#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 01:53:48 +0000 Karen King Group http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-wilbraham-ma-01095-is-now-new-to-the-market-8 This home has been completely remodeled over the past few years. Enjoy the back deck as you overlook the open yet private backyard. New kitchen with appliances included, first floor laundry, master bedroom with full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors makes this home so easy to maintain. All the work has been done for you to [...]]]> This home has been completely remodeled over the past few years. Enjoy the back deck as you overlook the open yet private backyard. New kitchen with appliances included, first floor laundry, master bedroom with full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors makes this home so easy to maintain. All the work has been done for you to move right in and enjoy. Great area for walking to town or Bruuer pond conservation area.

This is a Ranch style home and features 5 total rooms, 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms, 0.47 Acres, and is currently available for $230,000.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-wilbraham-ma-01095-is-now-new-to-the-market-8/feed 0 Single-Family – Palmer, MA 01069 is now back on the market! http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-palmer-ma-01069-is-now-back-on-the-market-2 http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-palmer-ma-01069-is-now-back-on-the-market-2#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:13 +0000 Karen King Group http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-palmer-ma-01069-is-now-back-on-the-market-2 Such a nice setting sits this adorable Colonial ready for a new owner. Relax on the enclosed front porch, or enjoy the perennial gardens on this property. 2 car detached garage great to work on projects. Inside this home has been meticulously maintained and updated with insulation and new windows. Hardwood floors thru-out. Kitchen appliances [...]]]> Such a nice setting sits this adorable Colonial ready for a new owner. Relax on the enclosed front porch, or enjoy the perennial gardens on this property. 2 car detached garage great to work on projects. Inside this home has been meticulously maintained and updated with insulation and new windows. Hardwood floors thru-out. Kitchen appliances to remain.

This is a Colonial style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.26 Acres, and is currently available for $148,000.

For complete details click here.

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WHAT [...]]]> Each year the National Association of Realtors does a study of home buyers and sellers. They ask home buyers and sellers across the country why they bought or sold, how they made decision and who they are. Here are just a few of things they found out:

WHAT SELLS

The typical home purchased was 1,780 sq ft, was built in 1990, and had three bedrooms and two bathrooms, according to NAR’s 2010 survey of buyers and sellers.

APPEALING TO BUYERS

44% of sellers offered incentives, like home warranties and help with closing costs, to attract buyers, according to NAR’s 2010 survey of buyers and sellers.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Recent sellers typically sold their homes for 96% of the listing price; 57% reduced the asking price at least once, says NAR’s 2010 survey of buyers and sellers.

GENDER GAP

There are more single female buyers than single males. But single male buyers grew by 2 percentage points between 2009 and 2010; single female buyers.

COST OF LIVING

The median price buyers paid for homes was $179,000, according to the latest NAR survey of buyers and sellers.

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This is a [...]]]> One of the nicest streets in Monson! Great area for walking and enjoying the scenery. So many updates including roof,windows,doors,plumbing,electric,repainted. Then add on the new AG 18X33 pool with deck and all you have to do is sit on the front porch, relax and enjoy your new home! All appliances included.

This is a Colonial/Antique style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 2 bedrooms, 0.18 Acres, and is currently available for $138,000.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-monson-ma-01057-now-has-a-new-price-of-138000/feed 0 Single-Family – Monson, MA 01057 now has a new price of $195,000! http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-monson-ma-01057-now-has-a-new-price-of-195000 http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-monson-ma-01057-now-has-a-new-price-of-195000#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:52:40 +0000 Karen King Group http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-monson-ma-01057-now-has-a-new-price-of-195000 Wonderful well cared for home set with privacy in the country with almost 1.5 acres.Hardwired generator so that you have no worries if the power goes out. Many upgrades to kitchen, Buderus furnace, upgrades of roof, windows and siding. Great access to Rte. 32 North or South. Walkout lower level with Family room/closet, exercise room [...]]]> Wonderful well cared for home set with privacy in the country with almost 1.5 acres.Hardwired generator so that you have no worries if the power goes out. Many upgrades to kitchen, Buderus furnace, upgrades of roof, windows and siding. Great access to Rte. 32 North or South. Walkout lower level with Family room/closet, exercise room and plenty of storage.

This is a Ranch style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 1.40 Acres, and is currently available for $195,000.

For complete details click here.

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This is a Ranch style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.20 Acres, and is currently available for $154,500.

For complete details click [...]]]> Great location on nice street near the college sits this Ranch home. Great yard with patio. Many updates include newer roof, windows.

This is a Ranch style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.20 Acres, and is currently available for $154,500.

For complete details click here.

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This [...]]]> Wonderful floor plan offers “au pair” suite on 2nd floor with separate entrance. Such a private location yet near Wilbraham line and easy access to MA Pike. Many custom upgrades include house hardwired for a generator, hardwood floors, lush landscaping and security system. Basement offers additional living space not included in square footage

This is a Colonial style home and features 7 total rooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 bedrooms, 2.89 Acres, and is currently available for $330,000.

For complete details click here.

]]> http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-monson-ma-01057-is-now-new-to-the-market-27/feed 0 Using Coupons to Save Money http://www.kking.com/blog/using-coupons-to-save-money http://www.kking.com/blog/using-coupons-to-save-money#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 11:11:49 +0000 Karen King Group http://www.kking.com/blog/using-coupons-to-save-money Times are tough for everyone and saving everytime you go to the store can really add up. Most people don’t realize the true value of a coupon, or how to use them to their full advantage. With a little bit of time, on average you could save 20-30% during each grocery shopping trip and [...]]]> Times are tough for everyone and saving everytime you go to the store can really add up. Most people don’t realize the true value of a coupon, or how to use them to their full advantage. With a little bit of time, on average you could save 20-30% during each grocery shopping trip and 50-100% each time you go to the drug store.

The trick with getting more bang for your buck is matching coupons with the weekly sales at the supermarkets and drug stores. For example, shampoo is on sale for buy one get one free, and you have a coupon for $1.00 off 1 item. If the shampoo retails for $5.00 you will get 2 shampoos for $3.00 (2 @ $5.00 – $2 off in coupons). That’s a savings of $7.00! This applies to any item you would buy at the supermarket or drug store. And by stocking up on an item when it’s sale price plus coupons make it a great deal, help you to avoid running out and having to pay full price.

In addition, some stores have additional savings such as doubling the value of a coupon, or in store coupons that you can use with a manufacters coupon. For example: Walgreens has Bonus Rewards were you earn points on products you buy that add up to money off future items. CVS has Extra Bucks which are like cash off your total. Both drug stores have their own in store coupons (CVS prints theirs on the bottom the receipt or from the kiosk in stores, Walgreens has a monthly coupon book) which can be used with a manufacter’s coupon. Find a good week, there is potential to use a manfacuter’s coupon, an instore coupon and Extra Bucks on a sale item to get it pennies (at CVS for example)!!!

There are a variety of websites that can help you get started as well as give you guidance on what coupons you may have to match with the sales. To name a few: www.couponmom.com, www.hip2save.com, and www.coupondivas.com are great places to start. The savings are endless, you just have to reach out and grab them!

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This Single-Family in Monson, MA recently sold for $145,000.

This is a Ranch style home and features 6 total rooms, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, 1.39 acres, and was sold by
Karen King Group – RE/MAX Prestige

Here are some [...]]]>

Monson, MA:

This Single-Family in Monson, MA recently sold for $145,000.

This is a Ranch style home and features 6 total rooms, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, 1.39 acres, and was sold by
Karen King Group – RE/MAX Prestige

Here are some other properties available in Monson,MA you may like:

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$185,000

]]> http://www.kking.com/blog/another-property-sold-in-monson-ma-6/feed 0 Single-Family – Palmer, MA 01069 is now new to the market! http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-palmer-ma-01069-is-now-new-to-the-market-16 http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-palmer-ma-01069-is-now-new-to-the-market-16#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 17:52:17 +0000 Karen King Group http://www.kking.com/blog/single-family-palmer-ma-01069-is-now-new-to-the-market-16 Such a nice setting sits this adorable Colonial ready for a new owner. Relax on the enclosed front porch, or enjoy the perennial gardens on this property. 2 car detached garage great to work on projects. Inside this home has been meticulously maintained and updated with insulation and new windows. Hardwood floors thru-out. Kitchen appliances [...]]]> Such a nice setting sits this adorable Colonial ready for a new owner. Relax on the enclosed front porch, or enjoy the perennial gardens on this property. 2 car detached garage great to work on projects. Inside this home has been meticulously maintained and updated with insulation and new windows. Hardwood floors thru-out. Kitchen appliances to remain.

This is a Colonial style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.26 Acres, and is currently available for $148,000.

For complete details click here.

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