Coping With COVID 19 as a Small Business

Coping With COVID 19 as a Small Business

If you’re one of the sectors that were shut down amidst the COVID-19 crisis you might be panicking; especially if you’re a small business that was counting on income from events in March, April, and May.

This is a wake-up call for so many self employed people on the importance of having 4-6 months worth of expenses saved. I know that’s not the reality for many people right now and while you should definitely start building up your savings that doesn’t help with the short term problem of staying afloat through our current economy.

How to Get Your Kids to Sleep in a New Home

How to Get Your Kids to Sleep in a New Home

Moving is stressful enough and when you throw small kids who won't sleep in the mix your stress levels can go through the roof! I teamed up with Emily McDonald from Expect to Sleep Again to give you some tips on making a smooth transition.

How to Win a Bidding War in the Metrowest Market

How to Win a Bidding War in the Metrowest Market

One of the most stressful situations in home buying occurs when other buyers are competing for the home you want. To make an offer on the perfect house only to find out you have entered a bidding war is certainly nerve wracking!

3 Things to Do When Preparing to Buy Your First Home in Metrowest, MA

3 Things to Do When Preparing to Buy Your First Home in Metrowest, MA

Do you hope to be purchasing a home in the Metrowest area in the next year or two? It’s important to start preparing for your first home purchase as far in advance as possible. Here are 3 things to check off your to-do before stalking homes on Zillow for hours.

2019 Metrowest MA Real Estate Market Update

2019 Metrowest MA Real Estate Market Update

Wondering if home prices are going up in your town or which towns went DOWN in median price over the last year? I put together a comprehensive report on real estate market data for nine metrowest towns including Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, and Wayland.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

We appear to be done with our New England winter! (knock on wood) If you’re ready for a spring cleaning here are 15 maintenance ideas to get your home ready for spring.

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  1. Clean the gutters and make sure the downspout is angled away from the foundation

  2. Replace filters (water, range hood, and air vent)

  3. Clean out dryer vent

  4. Clean the grill

  5. Test smoke alarms

  6. Change outdoor bulbs

  7. Check roof shingles for damage

  8. Check chimney and clean flue

  9. Service your ac unit- Remove debris, change the filters

  10. Check outside faucets for signs of damage

  11. Run the sprinklers and check for leaks and damage

  12. Test and clean ceiling fans

  13. Replace torn or damaged window screens

  14. Replace rotten siding

  15. Deep clean your carpets

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