The Real Estate Skinny

OPEN HOUSE PRE-GAME

When: Sunday mornings
10-11:30 a.m.
Where: RE/MAX Heritage LLC,
536 Main Street, Melrose, MA

Every Sunday, from 10-11:30 a.m., stop by our new cutting edge office in downtown Melrose to get a winning game plan. Grab a cup of coffee and pick up a list of the day’s open houses, area maps, community information and more to help you get the most out of your tour.
If you are a current client or someone looking for buyer representation, contact me ahead of time for a more detailed list of properties to visit and suggested routes that will help you cover the most ground in the least amount of time.

First time home buyers are encouraged to stop by for a free buyer’s consultation and to meet with a mortgage broker to get pre-approval – a step critical to almost any home search. Current home owners are also welcome to stop by and test the waters, or speak to a mortgage broker about refinancing.
Whatever you’re looking for in your next home, stop by before heading out on the open house trail. Fill your coffee mug on me and pick up a complimentary open house survival kit – bottled water to keep you hydrated, granola bars for energy, maps to keep you on track, and much more.
House hunters, get your game on!

*This is a kid-friendly event!
Crayons and snacks will be provided to keep kids happy while we chat!

Please join me for a
Champagne Open House

When:
Thursday April 8th, 5:30-7pm

Where:
3 Richardson Street, Unit 5D
Wakefield, Massachusetts

What:
Join me for a glass of bubbly, some sweet
treats, and a tour of this totally adorable top floor,
corner condo! Listed at just $199,000

Property Amenities:

This sunny and spacious unit features
two large bedrooms with plenty of closet space.
Hardwood floors; Eat-in, updated kitchen and
two deeded parking spaces. Living room offers
versatility and opens to a private balcony.
If you lived here, you could take advantage of
everything that quaint Wakefield has to offer,
all within walking distance! Low condo fees include
heat and hot water. No pets please.

Who:
Hosted by Kristy M. Bonaventura, RE/MAX Heritage

I was recently quoted in the Boston Globe Magazine’s Annual Real Estate issue.  The piece, called the “price chopper” featured the tactics that buyers are using to try to renegotiate price after the home inspection. All real estate is local and the highlighted section is my experience with our area North of Boston. Of course, a 45 minute interview resulted in one quote! I won’t bore you with all the details, but if you’d like to know more on how our local market is fairing for sellers, give me a call.

Click on the link below to read the article and see my highlighted quote!

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Please join us for our upcoming Valentine’s Weekend “Treat your little sweetie” Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Feb. 13th, 1:30-3pm at the McGlynn Middle School cafeteria at 3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy in Medford.

Tickets are only $5 per person (with a $15 max per family) and include an ice cream sundae bar featuring ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery, children’s entertainment by Sing-A-Lingo, photos with the Queen of Hearts, face painting and more!

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.medfordfamilies.org or by contacting The Medford Family Network at (781) 393-2106.

This event brings families in our community together for an afternoon of fun while helping to support the many wonderful programs of the Medford Family Network. For more information about this Valentine’s Weekend Ice Cream Social, please contact Kristy at 781.479.4066

When:
Thursday January 21st, 5:30-7pm

Where:
125 Lebanon Street, Unit 1
Melrose, Massachusetts

What:
Join me for a glass of bubbly, some sweet treats, and a tour of this stylish three-bedroom condo close to quaint Melrose center. Listed at just $289,000

Property Amenities:
*Spacious, sunny rooms with hardwood floors
*High ceilings and loads of charm and character
*Laundry conveniently located in unit
*New electric, new siding, windows, roof and more
*Two off-street parking spaces
*Storage in basement
*Located on Malden T bus line

Who:
Hosted by Kristy M. Bonaventura, RE/MAX Heritage
for more information please contact me at kristybonaventura@remax.net or 781-479-4066

THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for your donations! Our car(s) were overloaded with suitcases and duffel bags (some of them brand new!!) for foster kids.  I know our son doesn’t look thrilled about having to take this photo, but he’ll thank us one day… right?

For more information on how to donate — there is still time, please contact me at 781.479.4066.

WHO: A local organization is trying to collect  5,500 suitecases for foster children. I am making it my personal mission this week to collect at least 50 suitcases to help them out and more importantly help the kids.

WHAT: More often than not foster kids pack their belongings in trash bags, Suitcases4kids made it their mission ” that every foster child in the state has at least one suitcase , so that when they are moving to a new home, they can pack their belonging with dignity.”  New or gently used suitcases, duffel bags, or oversized backpacks are appreciated.

WHERE: Medford City Hall.  You can also drop them off with me or I will come pick the suitcase(s)/bag(s) up and drop them off for you.

WHEN: Medford City Hall (January 16th 10:30-2:30) or if droping off with me please have them at my house or office (653 Main Street, Melrose) by Friday January 15th by 3pm.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information about this drive, KristyBonaventura@remax.net or 781-479-4066