16 Willow Street, #306, Melrose, MA by Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes Team Hughes Residential

16 Willow Street Unit 306 Melrose, MA www.MikeHughesTeam.com www.16WillowSt.com 617-610-0716

16 Willow Street Unit 306 Melrose, MA DESIGN Style Year Built Rooms Bedrooms Baths Living Area

Condo 2006 4 2 2 880 sf

STRUCTURE Color: Grey/Multi Central Air 1 Car Garage Space Deeded 1 Car Off-Street Space Deeded

Scan To View Interactive Floor Plan & Room Planning

APPLIANCES Range/Oven Microwave Dishwasher Washer/Dryer

LIVING AREAS Living Room Kitchen Master Bedroom With Master Bath Second Bedroom Full Bath

UTILITIES Heat Gas Water Town Sewer Town Cable/High Speed Internet

Disclosures: See MLS Sheet

Sales offerings are made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. Buyer is responsible for all due diligence. All Brokers/Salesperson represent the Seller, not the Buyer in the marketing and negotiating and sale of property, unless otherwise disclosed. However, the Broker or Salesperson has an ethical and legal obligation to show honesty and fairness to the buyer in all transactions.

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16 Willow Street Unit 306 Melrose, Massachusetts CONTENTS ● Listing Sheet ● Floor Plan ● Mortgage Rate Sheet ● GIS Map - Property Map & Area Map ● Melrose General Information ● G&N Insurance Contact Information ● Important Melrose Numbers and Utility Providers ● Welcome to Melrose ● CRS - “Your Home” Newsletter ● Shopping For An Agent ● Also Visit: www.16WillowSt.com

Proudly Presented by: Mike Hughes with Mike Hughes Team Hughes Residential Cell: 617-610-0716 or Team: 617-433-9225 Mike@MikeHughesTeam.com

MLS # 72580460 - New Condo - Mid-Rise 16 Willow St - Unit 306 List Price: $470,000 Melrose, MA 02176-3802 Middlesex County Unit Placement: Upper, Back Total Rooms: 4 Unit Level: 3 Bedrooms: 2 Grade School: Bathrooms: 2f 0h Middle School: Veterans Master Bath: Yes High School: Melrose HS Fireplaces: 0 Outdoor Space Available: Handicap Access/Features: Yes Directions: Main St. => Essex St. (Willow is One Way - park on Willow or West Foster)

Remarks Rarely available, just renovated 2 bed, 2 bath condo at Station Crossing Condos. Conveniently located just outside of Melrose's quaint town center, just steps away from restaurants, shopping & the commuter rail (+EZ bus access to Oak Grove & the Orange line). Built-in 2006, the unit has just completed a complete refresh w/ upgrades that include attractive cherry hardwoods, upgraded lighting & new washing machine/dryer. The unit offers loads of closet space & master bedroom complete w/ full private bath. The 2nd bedroom also serves as a fantastic home office, den, guest room or combo of ea. Overnight visitors will appreciate the 2nd full bath. Sunlight adorns each room .. the open concept living room joins the kitchen at the granite breakfast bar. A wellappointed kitchen is ideal for entertaining w/ a smart layout & open concept. The new owner will especially enjoy the garage parking space during bad weather - 2nd outdoor space is also included. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Property Information Approx. Living Area: 880 Sq. Ft. ($534.09/Sq. Ft.) Living Area Includes:

Approx. Acres:

Garage Spaces: 1 Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage Heat Zones: 1 Forced Air, Gas, Individual, Unit Control Parking Spaces: 1 Off-Street, Assigned, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway Cool Zones: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control Levels in Unit: 1

Living Area Source: Public Record Living Area Disclosures: Floor Plan Available. Disclosures: Offers should be submitted by Tuesday at noon - please email to Mike@MikeHughesTeam.com

Complex & Association Information Complex Name: Station Crossing Condominium Units in Complex: 48 Complete: Yes Units Owner Occupied: Source: Association: Yes Fee: $311 Monthly Assoc. Fee Inclds: Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds Special Assessments: No

Room Levels, Dimensions and Features Room Living Room:

Level 1

Size 17X12

Kitchen:

10X8

Master Bedroom: Bedroom 2: Bath 1: Bath 2: Laundry:

1 1 1 1 1

19X10 14X10 8X8 8X6

Features Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Main Level, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Gas Stove Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Remodeled Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Remodeled Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level Main Level

Features

Other Property Info

Area Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks) Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer Assoc. Security: Intercom Basement: No Beach: No Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete Docs in Hand: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans Electric Features: Circuit Breakers Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat Exterior: Clapboard, Wood, Brick Exterior Features: Screens, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood Handicap Amenities: Handicap Fixtures, Elevator, Low Pile Carpet, Ramp(s)/No Steps, Ramp(s)/Level Entrance, Ramp(s)/Level From Garage Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank Insulation Features: Full, Unknown Interior Features: Cable Available, Intercom, Internet Available - Unknown Management: Professional - Off Site Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions Restrictions: Rentals Sewer Utilities: City/Town Sewer Water Utilities: City/Town Water Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection Waterfront: No

Elevator: Yes Disclosure Declaration: Yes Exclusions: Laundry Features: In Unit Lead Paint: None UFFI: Warranty Features: Year Built/Converted: 2006 Year Built Source: Public Record Year Built Desc: Renovated Since Year Round: Yes Short Sale w/Lndr. App. Req: No Lender Owned: No

Tax Information Pin #: M:0C7 P:055-306 Assessed: $347,000 Tax: $3,751 Tax Year: 2019 Book: 71023 Page: 273 Cert: 000000069519 Zoning Code: BB1 Map: Block: Lot:

The information in this listing was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. MLS Property Information Network and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Content ÂŠ2019 MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

16 Willow St Unit 306

$470,000

MELROSE, MA 02176

SIZE AND LOCATION Rarely available, just renovated 2 bed, 2 bath condo at Station Crossing Condos. The unit offers loads of closet space & master bedroom complete w/ full private bath. The 2nd bedroom also serves as a fantastic home office, den or guest room. A well-appointed kitchen is ideal for entertaining w/ a smart layout & open concept. The new owner will especially enjoy the garage parking space during bad weather - 2nd outdoor space is also included.

Conforming 30 Year Fixed, 20% down rate: 3.990% (APR 4.051%)*

Conforming 15 Year Fixed, 20% down rate: 3.250% (APR 3.352%)**

mtg. payment mtg. insurance tax, insurance & hoa total monthly down payment

$1,792.91 $0.00 $954 $2,746.91 $94,000

$2,642.03 $0.00 $954 $3,596.03 $94,000

*Sample monthly Principal and Interest (P&I) payment of $1,792.91 is based on a purchase price of $470,000, down payment of 20%, 30 year fixed rate mortgage and rate of 3.990%/4.051% APR (annual percentage rate). Advertised rates and APR effective as of 10/16/19 and are subject to change. Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 740 FICO score, 40 day rate lock, based on a Condo in MA and are subject to change without notice. Subject to underwriting guidelines and applicant’s credit profile. Sample payment does not include taxes, insurance or assessments. Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) is required for all FHA loans and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required for all conventional loans where the LTV is greater than 80%. Actual payment obligation will be greater. Not all applicants will be approved. Applicant’s interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of applicant’s loan transaction, credit profile and other criteria. Contact Guaranteed Rate for more information and up to date rates. **Sample monthly Principal and Interest (P&I) payment of $2,642.03 is based on a purchase price of $470,000, down payment of 20%, 15 year fixed rate mortgage and rate of 3.250%/3.352% APR (annual percentage rate). Advertised rates and APR effective as of 10/16/19 and are subject to change. Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 740 FICO score, 40 day rate lock, based on a Condo in MA and are subject to change without notice. Subject to underwriting guidelines and applicant’s credit profile. Sample payment does not include taxes, insurance or assessments. Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) is required for all FHA loans and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required for all conventional loans where the LTV is greater than 80%. Actual payment obligation will be greater. Not all applicants will be approved. Applicant’s interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of applicant’s loan transaction, credit profile and other criteria. Contact Guaranteed Rate for more information and up to date rates.

Mike Hughes Broker, Agent, CRS o: (617) 433-9225 c: (617) 610-0716 Mike@HughesResidential.com www.HughesResidential.com

Jason Evans Loan Officer o: (617) 286-8902 c: (315) 569-7338 jason.evans@rate.com Rate.com/jasonevans 9 Payson Rd • Suite 235 Foxborough, MA 02035 NMLS ID: 21205, LO#: MA - MLO21205 NMLS ID #2611 (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) MA - Guaranteed Rate, Inc. - Mortgage Lender & Mortgage Broker License MC2611

16 Willow St, Melrose, MA 02176 Location: 42.45577, -71.0685

Transit Stops Near 16 Willow Street, Melrose Main St @ W Foster St - Melrose Sq 4 min/0.2 mi Main St @ E Foster St - Melrose Sq 4 min/0.2 mi Main St @ Upham St 4 min/0.2 mi Main St @ Essex St 4 min/0.2 mi

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Published on Melrose MA (https://www.cityofmelrose.org) Home > Why Melrose > Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation Just north of the downtown area lies scenic Ell Pond, which holds an annual festival. Throughout the city, there are activities for all ages. A variety of sports programs fill our state-of-the-art parks and fields, including Melrose Youth Soccer; Melrose Little League, and Incarnation Little League; Softball; Basketball; Hockey; Lacrosse; and Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. Some favorite community spots for picnics, playgrounds, and games include Melrose Common, Pine Banks Park, and Mount Hood Memorial Park, which also offers a year-round recreational facility. Melrose offers superb golfing facilities at Mount Hood and Bellevue. Melrose Symphony Orchestra, which is the longest-running volunteer symphony orchestra in the country. Our local cable channel, MMTV runs a variety of educational and informative programs. Melrose Arts unites artists and art enthusiasts to encourage further creative endeavors like the Melrose Arts Festival. The Melrose Cultural Council distributes funding for various arts activities including the Fourth of July Concert at Mount Hood and Writers’ Week at the Middle School. Drama, music, and artistic programs are offered throughout the city too, from the Polymnia Choir to the Destination Imagination program. Many of these activities are hosted at the city’s own Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall which is an 800-seat theater located at the hub of downtown. Our local library provides quality service with a newly renovated facility and computer equipment. Events frequently hosted at the library include the Children’s Author Festival, the annual Summer Reading Program, PAL Arts and Crafts Program, book clubs, and family concerts held on the lawn. Meanwhile, the local YMCA helps strengthen the community and brings Melrose residents together through its fitness programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities. Source URL: https://www.cityofmelrose.org/discover-melrose/pages/parks-recreation

Melrose Schools Ranked by GreatSchools.org

School

7/10 Above average

6/10 Average

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Students per teacher

Reviews

District

Hoover Elementary School 37 Glendower Road, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

K-5

253

14:1

10 reviews

Melrose School District

Horace Mann Elementary School 40 Damon Avenue, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

K-5

256

14:1

18 reviews

Melrose School District

Lincoln Elementary School 80 West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

K-5

405

15:1

3 reviews

Melrose School District

Public district

9-12

1014

13:1

16 reviews

Melrose School District

Winthrop Elementary School 162 1st Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

K-5

354

15:1

5 reviews

Melrose School District

Roosevelt Elementary School 253 Vinton Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

K-5

402

15:1

7 reviews

Melrose School District

Melrose Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

6-8

814

14:1

5 reviews

Melrose School District

Early Childhood Center 16 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Public district

293

21:1

1 review

Melrose School District

Melrose High School 1 award 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA, 02176

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Summary of Cable TV Providers in Melrose, MA Provider

Service Type

Chann el Count

Custom er Rating (out of 5)

Features

Prices Starting Atâ&#x20AC;&#x2039;*

DISH

Satellite

290+

3.8

Enjoy a 2-year price guarantee.

$59.99/ mo.

Verizon

Fiber

425+

N/A

Fios TV provides 99.9% network reliability

$64.99/ mo.

DIRECTV

Satellite

330+

3.7

See out-of-market games on NFL SUNDAY TICKET.

$35.00/ mo.

Xfinity

Cable

260+

3.5

Find shows fast with the X1 Voice Remote.

$24.99/ mo.

RCN

Cable

285+

3.9

Sync recorded shows to your mobile devices.

$29.99/ mo.

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Summary of Internet Providers in 02176 Internet provider

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Verizon fiber

99.8%

940 Mbps

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XFINITY (Comcast) cable

99.7%

200 Mbps

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RCN cable

0.6%

330 Mbps

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Verizon DSL

70.3%

15 Mbps

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Helpful Melrose Telephone Numbers Unless otherwise noted, the area code for the telephone numbers listed below is (781). Melrose City Hall

979-4500

Animal Control

979-4102

Assessors Office

979-4104

Auditing Department

979-4110

City Clerk

979-4115

Council on Aging

665-4304

Fire Department, Non-emergency

979-4404

Health Department

979-4130

Inspection Services

979-4135

Mayor's Office

979-4440

Park Department

662-0210

Parking Office

979-4144

Planning & Community Development

979-4190

Police Department, Non-emergency

665-1212

Public Library

662-2313

Public Works

665-0142

Public Schools

662-2000

Treasurer/Collector's Office

979-4120

Veterans Services

979-4186

Water Department

979-0142

Utilities:

National Grid

1-800-322-3223

Verizon

1-800-837-4966

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New Residents Have you ever moved to a new place and found yourself completely lost? Here at City Hall, we are determined to make sure this does not happen to new residents of Melrose. Please peruse this guide where you will ﬁnd ample information for your use. Welcome to Melrose! The Commonwealth of Massachusetts now offers residents the ability to register to vote online. Please visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Online Voter Registration System to register today!

Emergency Info All EMERGENCIES: 911

Fire Department 576 Main St. Emergency: 911 Emergencies Also: 781-665-1313 All Other Business: 781-665-0500 Hearing Impaired: 781-662-0606

Police Department 56 West Foster St. Emergency: 911 Business Line: 781-665-1212 Hearing Impaired: 781-662-0607 Community Policing: 781-979-4481

Poison Information Center Emergency: 1-800-682-9211 Regular: 1-617-355-6089 Lead Poisoning Prevention: 1-800-532-9571

Melrose Wakeﬁeld Hospital

585 Lebanon St. Emergency: 781-979-3300 Regular: 781-979-3000

Melrose Animal Clinic Regular: 781-662-4888

Hazardous Substance or Spills: MassDEP Regular: 1-888-304-1133 Click here for a printable emergency sheet.

Addictions Alcoholics Anonymous: 617-426-9444 Gamblers Anonymous: 718-642-8321 Substance Abuse Service: 617-624-5111

Other Useful Emergency Numbers Battered Women Shelter: 1-800-899-4000 Child at Risk Hotline: 1-800-792-5200 Disabled Abuse Hotline: 1-800-426-9009 Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-2275 Parental Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188 Rape Crisis Hotline: 617-492-7273 Suicide Prevention: 617-247-0220

School Info Melrose Public Schools Main Number:Â 781-662-2000 Superintendent Cyndy Taymore 781-662-2000 Parent-Pupil Services 360 Lynn Fells Parkway 781-979-2150 The Bridge: A School/Community Partnership (school volunteer organization) 781-979-2299

Local Public Schools

Northeast Regional Vocational High School Hemlock Rd., Wakeﬁeld 781-246-0810 Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Melrose Campus: 781-979-0022 Malden Campus: 781-338-0222

Local Private Schools St. Mary’s School (Pre-K to 8th grade) 4 Myrtle St. 781-665-5037 Melrose Montessori School (Pre-K to 1st grade) 70 W. Emerson St. 781-665-0621

School Cancellations Radio: WBZ (1030 AM), WRKO (680 AM), WCRB (99.5 FM), WBUR (90.9 FM) TV: Channels 4, 5, 7

Nursery/Day Care Centers ChimeTime Children’s Center 561 Main St. 781-665-0131 Highlands Nursery School 355 Franklin St. 781-665-4202 Melrose Day Care Center 121 W. Foster St. 781-662-6539 YMCA Child Care 106 Main St. 781-665-8522

Houses of Worship Houses of Worship

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Church of Christ

409 Upham St.

781-665-787

Houses of Worship

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Phone Number

Faith Evangelical Church

200 Franklin St.

781-662-8226

First Baptist Church

561 Main St.

781-665-4470

First Church of the Nazarene

2 Short St.

781-662-9628

First Congregational Church

121 W. Foster St.

781-665-2111

First United Methodist

645 Main St.

781-662-7060

Green Street Baptist

179 Green St.

781-665-7331

Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

429 Upham St.

781-662-8844

Melrose Highlands Congregational Church

355 Franklin St.

781-665-4200

Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church

70 W. Emerson St.

781-665-7504

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main St., Wakeﬁeld

781-245-2080

St. Mary of the Annunciation

46 Myrtle St.

781-665-0152

Temple Beth Shalom

21 East Foster St.

781-665-4520

Temple Emmanuel

120 Chestnut St., Wakeﬁeld

781-245-1886

Trinity Episcopal Church

131 W. Emerson St.

781-665-3890

Redeemed Christian Church of God

316 Upham St.

781-665-0750

Seven Mile Road

84 Green St.

781-313-3421

City Information Department of Public Works

For information about Melrose’s trash, recycling and yard waste program including drop off options, special item collection and hazardous waste disposal, visit the Department of Public Works page.

Utilities DIG SAFE Call 811

AT&T Residential Local & Long Distance: 800-222-0300 Business Long Distance: 800-222-0400 Internet Services: 800-967-5363

Comcast Internet/Digital Phone: 800-266-2278 Residential Customer Service: 888-633-4266 Store Locations: 580 Main St. Reading, 41 Marble St. Revere, 55 Jackson St. Saugus, 922 Waltham St. Lexington, 300 Commercial St. Malden

Sprint Customer Service: 866-866-7509 Business Sales/Service: 844-305-4990

Direct TV Satellite Services: 855-567-1669

Verizon All Services: 855-855-9542 ﬁos.verizon.com

National Grid (Electric & Gas) Email ELECTRICITY CONTACTS Power Outages & Emergencies: 1-800-465-1212 Hazard Identiﬁcation Hotline: 1-888-625-3723 Customer Support: 1-800-322-3223 GAS CONTACTS Gas Emergencies: 1-800-233-5325 Customer Support: 1-800-233-5325 Utilities Complaints: 800-392-6066

Fun Parks Athletic Field: Lynn Fells Parkway Bishop Square: Trenton & Washington St. Bowden Park: West Emerson St Colby Park: Lynn Fells Parkway Common Park: Laurel & Foster St. Conant Park: Conant Rd. Crystal St.: Crystal & Lynn Fells Parkway Drinkwater Park: Porter St. & Ellis Farm Rd. Dunton Park: Franklin St. Ell Pond: Main St. Franklin Field: Green Leaf Place off Franklin St. Gooch Park: Florence & Maple St. Hesseltine: Rear Horace Mann School Knoll: LynnFells Parkway Lebanon Park: Lebanon St. Lincoln: Rear Lincoln School Lynde Park: Lynde St. Mary Foley Park: Grove & Myrtle St. Mary Livermore Park: Upham St. & Felton Place Messanger’s Place: Roosevelt School Mt. Hood: Slayton Rd Sewall Woods: Sewall Woods Rd. Swains Pond: Swain’s Pond Ave. Thompson Park: Main St. Tremont St.: Tremont St. Warren Park: Warren St. Washington Park: Between Malvern & Lynde St.

Melrose YMCA 497 Main St. Hours: Monday-Thursday 6am-10pm, Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday 6:30am-5pm Tel. 781-665-4360 Fax: 781-665-4491

Melrose Public Library 69 W. Emerson St. Adult Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-9:00pm Friday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm 781-665-2313 Children’s Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm Friday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm 781-665-2314

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The future is now for homeowners, as more and more people are looking to smart devices to improve their everyday living. From thermostats, to fire and carbon monoxide detectors, technology and automation is getting more sophisticated. What’s the current state of smart technology, and where is it going? Here are a few new devices that can make your home a touch smarter: ÄLaundry Ä folding robot—The Laundroid from Seven Dreamers uses AI to sort and fold your clothes. Place clothes into a drawer at the bottom of the machine, and watch as it folds your wardrobe, along with being able to separate clothes for each family member. ÄSmart Ä refrigerator—LG’s InstaView ThinQ has a touchscreen on the front of the fridge that keeps track of what food or drink you put in and take out. When you’re running low on a certain item, it even reminds you that it’s time to restock. ÄInteractive Ä mirror—Kohler’s Vedera Voice Lighted Mirror has a built-in version of Amazon’s Alexa

voice assistant, so you can access important information while getting ready in the morning or preparing to go to bed. ÄIntelligent Ä security light—A floodlight with a two-way speaker and motion activated camera, Maximus is perfect for monitoring activity outside of your house. It detects movement up to 70 feet away and relays a message to your smartphone for instant alerts about potential visitors or trespassers. ÄSmart Ä plumbing—Flo is a smart plumbing monitoring system that can tell a homeowner not only about leaks, but also water pressure, temperature and flow rate.

While some people who are selling their home think a small kitchen is a negative, there are several ways that you can make it stand out and appeal to potential buyers: Light it up. Darkness can often make smaller rooms feel even more cramped. To open the room up to more light, consider removing all curtains from windows and instead install recessed blinds. You still get the privacy factor, while also allowing your kitchen to have a brighter feel. Keep the counters tidy. Many people have things strewn about their kitchen counters and cabinets. Think about keeping your countertops clear of all items, including photos, papers and even appliances, to make it seem like the room is larger than it truly is. Brighten the walls. Sellers should consider making the tone of the wall color in the kitchen brighter. Lighter colors tend to open up a room. They are also much more inviting, enticing potential buyers. Mounted appliances. Sellers may want to consider mounting appliances on the wall or under the cabinets to create more countertop space, giving the kitchen the appearance of being more spacious. The distinctive and interesting design look could attract more interest during a walkthrough or tour.

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Spring cleaning is a yearly ritual that most homeowners find themselves tasked with annually. While some people enjoy the activity, others find it tedious and difficult. When attempting to sell your home, you may be even more wary, as such daunting tasks can cause added anxiety and stress. Here are a few tips on how to help get rid of your stuff:

SAY YES TO CRS

Look for support. Friends and family are often great motivators for getting rid of clutter. Think about asking other people’s opinions on what should stay and what should go. If you’re in the process of selling your home, your REALTOR® could be a trusty resource. They have experience in helping people just like you prepare their homes for prospective showings and eventual moves.

Professional help may be necessary. Sometimes the task at hand may be a bit too much for homeowners to handle. Years of clutter and storage build up quickly and figuring out where to even begin can be tough. So enlisting the help of a professional organizer could go a long way to speedily cleaning your home.

Consider your options. When you are actually ready to declutter, the question then becomes: Where should all the stuff go? There are a few options to think about when cleaning: ÄÄ Sell. Some things you may want to consider selling, such as antiques or collectables. ÄÄ Donate. Old clothes and furniture that you don’t use anymore may be better suited for others in need. ÄÄ Store. Consider getting a storage unit off-site, if you are unsure about getting rid of your possessions. ÄÄ Trash. Some items you have stored have no value or are damaged. Throwing them away is a quick way to create much needed space.

Buying or selling a home can seem like an overwhelming task. But the right REALTOR® can make the process easier—and more profitable. A Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), with years of experience and success, will help you make smart decisions in a fast-paced, complex and competitive marketplace. To earn the CRS Designation, REALTORS® must demonstrate outstanding professional achievements—including high-volume sales—and pursue advanced training in areas such as finance, marketing and technology. They must also maintain membership in the National Association of REALTORS® and abide by its Code of Ethics. Work with a REALTOR® who belongs in the top 3 percent in the nation. Contact a CRS today.

Shopping For An Agent Too? Planning a Sale? We pride ourselves in helping you present your home in the best light possible while using both new and proven methods to market your home to the right buyer. When you choose to work with our boutique firm, you’ll benefit from an approach that’s as unique as your home and tailored to you and your family’s needs while going far beyond the one-size-fits-all “big-box store” method. Using our expert market knowledge and insights from national trends, we leverage local, national and global exposure (plus our national affiliations and referral networks), our ability to be agile enables “niche down” capability based on the specific market’s response to your home. Along with our team approach, this strategy consistently helps us achieve the highest possible market value for your home. Visit www.MassHomeValue.com to use our cutting edge technology for an instant online value estimation of your home. If you desire, one of our listing professionals will follow-up to answer any questions about your home’s value and current market conditions.

Stuck on Your Search? Just like remodeling a bathroom, you can do it yourself. However, it’s much easier to have an experienced guide on your side. In addition to “typical” buyer agent duties, our team approach is designed to help you find off market properties too. Once you’ve found the perfect home, our team will help you confidently offer, negotiate and close on your new home by following a detailed process built from the experience of hundreds of other sales … all to ensure a happy and successful experience. Visit www.HughesResidential.com to sign up for instant new listing notifications for all MA MLS listings. Our data is updated every 5 minutes directly from the MLS so you’ll have access to the newest listings and you won’t be manipulated by click-bait properties that have already received an offer. Obviously, if your agent arranged for you to see this property, you’ve already got a great agent working on your behalf - we fully respect and honor your relationship. Most importantly, we look forward to working with her/him, so please ask your agent to follow-up with your feedback about this property. Our Goal: Create raving fans who will refer us to friends & family who are planning to move.

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Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes is a full-time agent who consistently employs traditional and new marketing techniques to benefit his clients and maximize their home value. Mike offers the most comprehensive marketing system with aggressive follow-up, advanced technology and market analysis to place his clients ahead of their competition. This strong commitment and work ethic, coupled with his endearing personality, vast market knowledge and ready accessibility, make Mike the ultimate go-to resource for all your real estate needs. Mike is married to Jennifer F. Hughes, Ph.D, they have two children Eden and Henry Hughes.

Realtor, CRS (617) 433-9225 Mike@MikeHughesTeam.com

Individual commitment to a group effort that is what makes a team work … - Vince Lombardi

Joined together to increase and improve the client experience and ultimately the success of the sale. The Mike Hughes Team is designed to leverage individual strengths to collectively benefit the home buyer or seller. By leveraging a team approach, we are able to be in multiple places at once while professionally managing the countless behind-thescene activities require to help our buyers find great value or maximize our seller’s greatest asset.

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It was a pleasure working with you ... we followed your suggestions to the letter, and that’s the reason for the very successful sale. - Maureen Bonazoli Thanks for introducing us to the area and helping us find the right place. I know that we looked at a ton of property and you really helped us keep priorities in mind. Obviously, we didn’t expect to move so soon after the purchase - everything from your professional stager and photos to online promotion placed us ahead of the competition. We’re thrilled that you were able to help us sell so quickly. - Mark & Amanda Huefner

Additional Qualifications EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS • CRS, Certified Residential Specialist • CHMS, Certified Home Marketing Specialist • CBR, Certified Buyer Representative • Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC & SFR) • Greater Boston Real Estate Board • Massachusetts Association of Realtors • National Association of Realtors • Council of Residential Specialist • The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing • Sandler Sales Training • Mike Ferry Agent Network & Business Planning • Bachelor of Science, Bentley University

ATTORNEY REPRESENT ATION Scott Taylor, Esq. Kriss Law p 617-964-3788 e STaylor@KrissLawAtlantic.com   w www.KrissLawAtlantic.com HOME INSPECTOR Todd Caisse Pillar to Post Home Inspections p 508-699-0934 e Todd.Caisse@PillartoPost.com w www.PillartoPost.com

REAL ESTATE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS • 2014 - 2015 - RE/MAX Platinum Club; Hall of Fame • 2014 - MA Young Professionals Network Committee • 2014 - Awarded RE/MAX Hall of Fame Membership • 2013 - Council of Residential Specialist, Programs Chair • 2012 - 2013 RE/MAX 100% Club • 2012 - Ranked in the TOP 15 in RE/MAX New England • 2011 - Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Technology Chair • 2009 - Team leader ranked in the TOP 25 in RE/MAX New England • 2009 - RE/MAX Platinum Club • 2008 - RE/MAX 100% Club

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He is well-informed about the vagaries of the real estate market in general, and the localities he serves in particular. He buttressed his advice to me with factual data and statistics, and answered all the questions I threw at him. He knows the market and understands the psychology of selling and buying, the strategies he devised to market my house were canny and meticulous in detail. - Alice Morrish Thanks again for helping me buy and sell my last home! I know that it was a tough market and I really think that we were able to get out from under the house because of your efforts and unique approach. More importantly, your help when we originally purchased the house made it financially possible for us to sell at the price we did. You kept your word with the “Love-it-or-leave-it” program - thanks! - Brian Chapman