Shelly Hardy's Blog

Posted on 11/13/2022

No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 11/06/2022

Buy a house with bad credit: Options to consider

While getting approved for a mortgage does require a good credit score, it’s not impossible to buy a house with bad credit. Even if you’re denied by conventional mortgage lenders due to not meeting a minimum credit score, there are options for financing to help you buy your dream home. Here is a basic guide to some ways...

Posted on 10/30/2022

4 Things to do when hosting a dinner part

Hosting a dinner party can be as malleable a process as you...

Party Planning

Home Entertaining

Posted on 10/23/2022

Online preapproval: How to make your mortgage process easier

When preparing to buy a home, many potential buyers...

Posted on 10/16/2022

Where Is the Best Place to Be During a Tornado?

Even small tornadoes can be dangerous. That's why it's important to have a plan for staying safe if one should appear in your area. If you're at home, there are several places you can take shelter from the strong winds and flying debris. Here are the best places at home to be during a tornado: Head for the...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Growing the Colorful & Pet-Safe Polka Dot Plant

If you want a pet-safe houseplant to add color to your indoor space, consider the polka dot plant. As the name suggests, the polka dot plant has delicately speckled leaves in high-contrast combinations of colors. You can find them in pink, red and white, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to plant several colors together in...

Home Living

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Posted on 10/09/2022

How long does it take to buy a house? Here are 2 things that can delay closing

When facing such a long and complicated process, many would-be homeowners are left to wonder: how long does it take to buy a house? While it’s possible to estimate the amount of time needed for various steps, there are several factors that can delay the home buying process and create an even longer wait. To help you prepare...

Posted on 11/02/2022

Another Property Sold - 916 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002

Highest and best offers due Monday Sept., 19th at 5 PM. Take in stunning pastoral, mountain, & sunrise views from almost every room in your new home, including the new 27' X 16' composite deck, just off the back! This move-in-ready home is nestled on nearly 2 acres of open lawn, enjoys 3,261 sqft, 3-4 bedroom/3.5 bath, & has seen several updates and improvements. Open concept 1st floor includes; living room w/ fireplace; elevated & remodeled eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, center island w/induction stove, SS appliances; a formal dining room, powder room, a& 2nd living room w/ fireplace. 2nd-floor primary w/ en suite, two...

Posted on 11/01/2022

Video Tour - 60 Westfield Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040

Move-in ready American Foursquare home on a sunny corner lot. This charming home has been updated & remodeled to meet today's demands. Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and soft close cabinets. The heating system was converted from oil to gas in 2018 and insulated vinyl windows make this home energy efficient. First-floor full bath w/walk-in shower, open floor plan w/dining room, living room, French doors, large front entryway, mudroom, 1st-floor laundry, and sunny 3-season front porch. The second floor features a large primary bedroom w/a walk-in closet and room for a home office or flex space, 2nd corner bedroom,...

Posted on 11/01/2022

60 Westfield Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040 is now new to the market!

Move-in ready American Foursquare home on a sunny corner lot. This charming home has been updated & remodeled to meet today's demands. Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and soft close cabinets. The heating system was converted from oil to gas in 2018 and insulated vinyl windows make this home energy efficient. First-floor full bath w/walk-in shower, open floor plan w/dining room, living room, French doors, large front entryway, mudroom, 1st-floor laundry, and sunny 3-season front porch. The second floor features a large primary bedroom w/a walk-in closet and room for a home office or flex space, 2nd corner bedroom,...

Posted on 10/27/2022

Another Property Sold - 264 Loudville Rd, Easthampton, MA 01027

Simply lovely. This sweet 5 room 2 bedroom home is full of individuality and charm. Enter through the newly remodeled sunroom/mudroom which has a seating area on one side and plenty of space on the other for your coats and shoes. Walk up a couple of steps to the kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, gorgeous quartz countertops and a built in breakfast bar. In the living room you will find two picture windows that let in lots of natural light, a wood stove to snuggle by and just enough space for your enjoyment. The dining room has beautiful hardwood floors, a ceiling fan and plenty of space to entertain. Both bedrooms have picture...

Posted on 10/18/2022

2 Pomeroy Ter 1, Northampton, MA 01060 now has a new price of $472,500!

Offered for the first time in almost three decades! Come see this lovingly maintained two-bedroom, two full bath condo in the historic 2 Pomeroy Ter. Mansion. The new owner will inherit a prime location, a Danish-inspired kitchen by Construct (apo), a detached one-car garage, and an expansive blue stone patio. This 1180sqft condo is tucked away and private; features one-level living, primary with en-suite, 2nd bath with tiled walk-in shower, living/dining room area has 6 floor-to-ceiling windows with views of your exclusive use 26' X24' patio, hardwood floors throughout, ample storage, and Buderus furnace (8 yrs old (apo)). The condo is...