Renovation Articles

What to Know About Working With a Buyer’s Agent When Buying a Home in Massachusetts

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:15:00 GMT

I recently sat down with my sister, Leanne Mitchell, a local Realtor, to discuss what to know about working with a buyer's agent in Massachusetts. This article shares her experience and my recent experience with the buying process for a new home.

Why Regular Home Exterior Maintenance is Key: Avoid Costly Repairs by Staying Ahead of Damage

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT

It can sneak up on you. The roof is getting older. It's hard to say when the siding was installed, and the peeling paint tells the story of when it was last tended to. Then there are the things that are hard to notice because you need to know what you're looking for. Most homeowners do not have enough experience with building and construction to make a list and take care of every preventative maintenance project on their own. When homeowners delay exterior maintenance, the cost of repairs ballooned compared with spotting potential problems and taking care of them early.

What to Know About Home Inspections in Massachusetts

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

I recently sat down with my sister, Leanne Mitchell, a local Realtor, to discuss what to know before buying a home in Massachusetts. This article shares her experience and my recent experience buying a new home.

Entertain with Ease: Crafting a Kitchen Perfect for Social Gatherings

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:45:00 GMT

When entertaining, your kitchen inevitably becomes the hub. Guests use other common areas, but the kitchen is always the focal point of activity when hosting friends and family. These events highlight the challenges of having a kitchen not designed for entertaining. You want a kitchen that makes gatherings more fun by increasing functionality and aesthetics.

What to Know Before Buying an Existing Home in Massachusetts

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT

I recently sat down with my sister, Leanne Mitchell, a local Realtor, to discuss what to know before buying a home in Massachusetts. This article shares her experience and my recent experience buying a new home.

It’s a challenging real estate market, to say the least. Homes in eastern Massachusetts get multiple offers and sell quickly. How do you balance the need to make a competitive offer with the need to do your due diligence? Having recently gone through the home purchase process, I wanted to share some thoughts from a home renovation perspective.

Crafting Your Dream Kitchen: Tailoring Design for Lifestyle, Function and Aesthetics

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:30:00 GMT

A waterfront property needed room for entertaining, which meant a kitchen that was comfortable and functional for everyday use and entertaining. The goal was a blend of traditional and contemporary components that would come together not just cohesively but beautifully. The result was the homeowner's dream kitchen. It started with asking the right questions, understanding options, and weighing priorities; this is how we help clients tailor a kitchen remodel design that exceeds expectations.

11 Home Siding Design Ideas for Better Curb Appeal

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Making changes to siding design and other aspects of the exterior of your home is a perfect opportunity to enhance curb appeal.

Front Door Replacement

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT

The front door to your home can be a design feature and a functional door that allows access from outdoors to indoors while keeping the house safe and weatherproof. But when the door does not perform these features or functions, a front door replacement is needed.

ADU vs. DADU: Which Space-Expanding Strategy is Best For You?

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT

There are many reasons to consider an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). You’ve been having conversations with aging parents who are looking to age in place with family nearby. Is there room in your home to give them space where they can live autonomously, but with a bit of “backup?”

Or you’ve decided to locate your counseling practice at home, but need a home office with a separate entrance. Maybe you are looking to build a pool house or a larger garage for a growing collection of cars.

Would an ADU address these additional living space needs? What about a fully detached accessory dwelling unit — a DADU? Maybe you’ve been hearing these terms and would like to know more.

With homeowner demand for ADUs and DADUs in New England growing, I wanted to share what you need to know about assessing your needs, maximizing functionality, and the zoning questions that are likely to come up when considering this kind of addition to your property.

Why Home Golf Simulators Are So Popular with Home Additions

Tommy@mitchcogroup.com (Tommy Mitchell) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT

When you can’t get out on the links, it would still be great to have a way to work on your game. If you are eyeing the potential for finding space for a golf simulator in your home, you are not alone. The National Golf Foundation estimates that nearly 6.2 million people have used a golf simulator in the past year.