Shelly Hardy's Blog

Posted on 12/25/2022
Your Guide to Sheltering from Extreme Weather
Sometimes when severe weather happens, the safest thing to do is remain indoors. However, for certain weather events with strong winds like tornadoes and hurricanes, there are some parts of your home that are safer than others. Here is a basic guide for how to shelter in your home to stay safe from extreme weather: Where to Shelter...
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 12/18/2022
How to design a home gym: Ideas to inspire
As it becomes more common for people to work from home,...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 12/11/2022
Pros & Cons of Investing in Sweat Equity
If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...
+ 7 more
Read More
Posted on 12/04/2022
Flipping a House With Low Credit Score: 3 Funding Sources to Consider
If you’ve ever shopped for a loan or mortgage, you know how much of a difference your credit score can make. Higher scores can help qualify you for better terms, lower interest rates and special funding only offered to low-risk borrowers. However, nobody’s credit is perfect, and bad credit can take a long time to improve. If you’re...
+ 7 more
Read More
Posted on 11/27/2022
How to Prepare Your Home for an Inspection
Preparing your home for sale is a complicated process. Home inspections are a key part of that process, and many buyers and sellers aren't sure what to expect. As a seller, it can be your best chance to negotiate pricing and terms with your potential buyer as well as identify any major issues that could be deal-breakers. Here's...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/20/2022
Seaside gardens: Coastal landscape design ideas
For homeowners living in a coastal landscape, it might seem difficult to plan and maintain a garden. With the salty air, strong winds and variable humidity, the conditions prove difficult for many popular plants. However, there are more options for coastal gardens than you might realize. Whether you’re on the west coast, east coast or somewhere in between,...
+ 5 more
Read More
Posted on 12/16/2022
Video Tour - 46 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Office space on second-floor in Northampton center ready for immediate occupancy. Office, therapist, small retail space available right DOWNTOWN. Where can you find a 350 sqft lease in Northampton for $600 a month? Space includes a private bathroom, skylight, exposed brick wall, 6" wide pine flooring, raised loft area with storage, 10-12 foot ceilings, and large window facing the Holyoke Mountain range. Utility costs are low and its easy parking with the municipal lot just around the corner. Call the listing agent today and schedule your...
+ 3 more
Read More
Posted on 12/16/2022
46 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060 is now new to the market!
Office space on second-floor in Northampton center ready for immediate occupancy. Office, therapist, small retail space available right DOWNTOWN. Where can you find a 350 sqft lease in Northampton for $600 a month? Space includes a private bathroom, skylight, exposed brick wall, 6" wide pine flooring, raised loft area with storage, 10-12 foot ceilings, and large window facing the Holyoke Mountain range. Utility costs are low and its easy parking with the municipal lot just around the corner. Call the listing agent today and schedule your...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/29/2022
Another Property Sold - 00 Munson Rd, Chesterfield, MA 01012
2+ acres of spectacular rolling land with amazing unobstructed views to the West and South. It is a true gem with nearby hiking trails, snowmobile trails and plenty of cross country...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/18/2022
Another Property Sold - 34 Main Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027
This attractive 2400 sq ft Cape style home is nicely set back off the road on an approx 3.26-acre lot and has an appealing exterior, with its horseshoe driveway, metal shake roof and stone walkway that leads to the cozy front porch. Recent updates to this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home include a freshly painted interior, most floors are brand new or refinished hardwoods, new rear slider and replacement windows (4 are brand new). All rooms are VERY nice size, there is a living room w/fireplace & large picture window, formal dining, 1st floor laundry, modern kitchen w/breakfast bar looking into the living room, 2 first floor bedrooms (1 with...
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/16/2022
Video Tour - 18 Noreen Dr, Southampton, MA 01073
This lovingly maintained, updated, and move-in ready Ranch style home is ready for the next homeowner. The kitchen and bath were updated and remodeled; this includes all new appliances and the front-load washer/gas dryer (appls in 2020). Property sits on almost an acre of land, the backyard is completely fenced in, has an above-ground pool with deck (2 years old apo), an oversized utility shed, and an attached two-car garage with workspace. A new roof was just installed this month (11/2022), the heating system was converted from electric to gas, hot water heater is newer, and blown-in insulation was added to the attic. There are hardwood...
+ 3 more
Read More
Posted on 11/16/2022
18 Noreen Dr, Southampton, MA 01073 is now new to the market!
This lovingly maintained, updated, and move-in ready Ranch style home is ready for the next homeowner. The kitchen and bath were updated and remodeled; this includes all new appliances and the front-load washer/gas dryer (appls in 2020). Property sits on almost an acre of land, the backyard is completely fenced in, has an above-ground pool with deck (2 years old apo), an oversized utility shed, and an attached two-car garage with workspace. A new roof was just installed this month (11/2022), the heating system was converted from electric to gas, hot water heater is newer, and blown-in insulation was added to the attic. There are hardwood...
+ 2 more
Read More
Showing Results
229 - 240 of575