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The Sven Andersen Team has once again marketed and sold a property in Winchester MA!

Just sold! 8 Hutchinson Rd Winchester, MA

Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

Looking for a bright, cheery home with plenty of space? Enjoy ten plus rooms with family and friends, beginning with the granite kitchen and adjoining fire placed family room. Exit to a super sized spacious deck which includes a retractable awning and connects to a screened in sun porch overlooking almost a half acre of land. Complete the first level with a formal dining room and living room with fire place and a half bath. The second floor boasts five sun drenched bedrooms. The large master bedroom/bath combination and three additional bedrooms include hardwood floors, as well as an additional second full bathroom. A fifth oversized bedroom includes three skylights with endless possibilities as a playroom, home office and/or bedroom/sitting room combination. The spacious lower level beckons with many full sized windows as a multimedia/billiards room, complete with surround sound, bar area for entertaining and additional storage space, as well as a separate laundry room. Additional features include an oversized two car garage, a storage room with separate door with both inside and outside access, an in ground sprinkler system, as well as a custom built tree house and swing set area in side yard for children.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath center entrance colonial in the desirable “Flats” neighborhood of Winchester!

Prepare meals in the large kitchen with its granite tops, subzero refrigerator, recessed lighting and tiled floors. The adjacent family room with its radiant heated tile floor is the perfect spot for family and friends to gather. A formal dining room with crown molding, hardwood floors and beautiful stained glass corner cabinet will be a spot where dinners will be enjoyed before retiring to the living room with its inviting wood burning fireplace. A home office, half bath and mud room complete this level.

The second floor boasts a master bedroom with ensuite bath and three additional bedrooms all with hardwood. A second full tiled bath completes level 2.

A second wood burning fireplace is in the lower level and one you might use as a playroom, exercise room, or media room. A laundry and additional storage complete this level. You’ll love entertaining in the professionally landscaped yard with its decorative lighting.

Additional features: 2 car garage, off street parking for 5 cars.

A must see home in a family neighborhood!

How much is your Winchester home worth? Looking to sell your home, or maybe just curious about the value of your home? Visit http://www.pricemynorthofbostonhome.com/ and tell us about your home and its features. Shortly after that you'll receive an automated email with your home's approximate value. It's FREE, simple and DEPENDABLE. The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

Please click the link below to find the Current Month Supply chart of Single Family homes for North of Boston Real Estate.  Sven and his team have compiled this data using the local MLS Property Information Network and documented the data in the easy to read chart.

http://www.northofbostonrealestate.com/agent_files/2011_May_MarketStats.pdf

Please Note:  The current month supply of homes on the market is defined as the ratio of the current inventory of active listings compared to sales.  In other words, given recent sales activity, one can estimate how long it would take for the entire inventory of active listings to sell, assuming no new listings were to appear on the market.  For example, if the chart reads that Winchester has a current month supply of 3.0, this tells us that based on the historical data; it will take about 3 months to sell all of the current active listings, without adding any new homes for sale.

If you should have any questions regarding any of the information below call Sven today at 781.625.4249 he will be more than happy to help!

Sven Andersen
North of Boston Real Estate Expert

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Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

The Sven AndersenTeam has once again successfully marketed and sold another property in Winchester, MA!

Just sold! Meticulously maintained home in Winchester, MA!

How much is your Winchester home worth? Looking to sell your home, or maybe just curious about the value of your home? Visit http://www.pricemynorthofbostonhome.com/ and tell us about your home and its features. Shortly after that you'll receive an automated email with your home's approximate value. It's FREE, simple and DEPENDABLE. The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

As a North of Boston Real Estate agent, I’m completely energized by the spring season.  Not only are trees filling in and flowers beginning to bloom, but there’s a certain buzz surrounding the North of Boston Real Estate market that is refreshing after such a long winter.  Many of you know that buyers and sellers both wait until the warmer season to sell their homes and begin their house hunt.

It makes sense as the fresh air and longer days encourage us all to be outdoors.  For sellers, they’ll spend the first few weeks of spring making any necessary updates to get their home ready to sell.  Those hoping to buy a home in Winchester or any of the North of Boston areas know that competition may be high, but home prices and low mortgage rates make now a great time to buy a home.

If you are interested in buying a North of Boston home this spring, there are a few things you’ll want to consider that will help you along the way.  Gone are they days of buying a home in hopes of selling and “buying up” two years later.  The home buying experience in today’s North of Boston Real Estate market is much more determined and carefully planned out.  However, if you take these basic tips into consideration, you’ll find that your North of Boston home purchase is one that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

1. Think Long-Term- When buying a home in today’s market, you want to plan for the future. Consider your basic needs such as security, proximity to your job and other daily activities, the school system and room to grow if need be. You want to plan to be in a home for a minimum of three to five years.

2. Research and Take Advantage of Low Rates- Many lenders are encouraging buyers to lock in a long-term loan, such as a 30-year mortgage, to ensure taking full advantage of the historically low interest rates. An adjustable rate mortgage can work for some buyers, but you’ll want to discuss with your North of Boston Real Estate agent which option is best for you.

3. Be Prepared to Make an Offer- Before you even begin searching for your North of Boston home, you’ll want to get pre-approved for a loan. This not only helps you determine your home buying budget, but will make the process run much more quickly once you’re ready to make an offer. This will also force you to get your credit in order and gives you the opportunity to correct any credit issues before entering the North of Boston Real Estate market.

4. Find a Recommended North of Boston Real Estate Agent- Having the right agent journey with you through the home buying process will make all the difference. Conduct research online or talk with family and friends to get their recommendations. Many North of Boston Real Estate agents have testimonials on their websites that will give you a good indication of other buyer’s and seller’s experience with that agent. You’ll want to find an agent who has experience in the North of Boston Real Estate market and with whom you feel you can work with for however long it takes for you to find your North of Boston home.

5. Live Within Your Means- This is a lesson that our country seems to be learning collectively. We’ve seen the damage that can come from buying homes we can’t afford and digging ourselves further into debt.  Buying a North of Boston home that fits your budget as it stands now will give the home a chance to appreciate. In the long run, your finances will be healthier and you’ll more than likely be able to afford your dream home next time around.

I hope these tips help you as you consider buying a home in Winchester or the North of Boston area.  Again, now is a great time to buy a home as mortgage rates are at a historic low and homes prices are very reasonable.  If you’re ready to jump into the busy spring market, let me know!  While there is a lot of activity, you’ll find many beautiful homes on the North of Boston Real Estate market from which to choose.  Let me know if you have any questions or are ready to get started!

Sven Andersen
North of Boston Real Estate Expert

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Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

It’s that time of year again to do some spring cleaning done in order to give your Winchester home a fresh start just in time for the warmer seasons. Winchester residents, however, are not just focusing on their own homes in Winchester, but on our environment as a whole!  

This Saturday, April 30 from 10am-1pm offers a great opportunity for Winchester residents to clean up and give back at the 2nd Shred It & Share It event!  If you’ve been saving paper in order to recycle it, or are leery of throwing your important documents in the trash, you’ll want to bring them to the Town Hall parking lot where the Shred-It company will take care of shredding your stacks of paper. 

Have furniture or other items you no longer use?  Bring those to the Shred It & Share It event as well!  We’re teaming up with the Mission of Deeds in Winchester to donate items that will go to help families in need in the Winchester area.  The Mission of Deeds is dedicating to reaching out to our community and we want to help them help others!  This year, we’re hoping to raise $2,000 to help Winchester families who are struggling. 

The Shred It & Share It event will feature fun things for children such as face painting, balloon creations, and food for everyone!   I’m really excited to be a part of this event again as last year was such a fun time in being able to interact with friends and neighbors and give back to the Winchester community.  Take a look at the recap video of last year’s event.

I hope you can make it out to Shred It & Share It this Saturday!  This is a great way for all of us in Winchester to bond together for the greater good of our community.  If you have any questions about the event, or about the Winchester Real Estate market, feel free to contact me today!  My team and I would enjoy the opportunity to meet you and join with you in reaching out to the Winchester community!  View the Shred It & Share It page for further details about items needed. 

See you Saturday!

Sven Andersen
North of Boston Real Estate Expert

North of Boston Real Estate
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Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

The Sven Andersen Team has once again successfully marketed and sold another Winchester property!

Just Sold! Ranch in the Muraco School District!

Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

As spring continues to blossom in the North of Boston area, you’ve probably noticed a few signs that the North of Boston Real Estate market is picking up.  From “for sale” signs in the front yard to those you know who are looking to buy a home this spring, these are all positive indicators of a healthy real estate market.  As a North of Boston Real Estate agent, this vibrant activity is exciting and I thrive on helping buyers search for a great North of Boston home and assist sellers with getting their home sold.

But what if you aren’t interested in buying or selling?  Maybe you’ve been considering refinancing your home to cash in on the low interest rates or in hopes of selling your home down the road.  Refinancing your home is still something you want to carefully consider and isn’t for everyone.  Take a look at the six tips below to help you determine if refinancing is right for you.

1. Credit score and income- Most banks in today’s market will require you to have a minimum credit score of 620 in order to refinance.  You will also need to prove that your household finances have been stable.  If unemployment or other issues have come up that have decreased your finances significantly; you’ll find it hard to refinance.

2. Costs- Refinancing your home will cost you typically 2% of the new loan amount.  This includes application, appraisal and inspection fees. Included within refinancing costs is the new escrow account you’ll need to fund. The lender will set up this account for home-insurance and property-tax payments from which they’ll draw annually.  Want to avoid this fee?  Use the same lender you used for your initial mortgage.  Their only costs are limited to issuing new paperwork, so they’re able to keep costs low and can oftentimes speed up the process. Another option is a good faith estimate. Your North of Boston Real Estate agent can help you determine which option would work best for your home.

3. Interest rates- Refinancing right now is great for homeowners whose current rates are above 5.5% and are hoping to save on their monthly mortgage costs.  For homes in the North of Boston area, you could potentially save a percentage point or more on an outstanding mortgage.

4. Adjustable-rate mortgages- Determining whether you’d like to go with an adjustable-rate mortgage or a fixed-rate mortgage can be tricky.  An ARM can be a good choice for today’s market as you’ll cash in on the current lower rates, but can be unstable in the long run.  However, a fixed-rate mortgage ensures that your rates will remain stable and won’t rise if the market changes.

5. ‘Underwater’ homeowners- Today’s housing market has left around 11 million homeowners “underwater” meaning they owe more on their home than it’s actually worth.  They will have a hard time refinancing and can only do so through a federal program. Your North of Boston Real Estate agent will help explain the option of a “short refinance” that was launched last year by the FHA.

6. Greater pricing disparity- Based on your current credit score, the rates offered for refinancing can vary greatly. Illinois lenders will look at the state’s average loan-to-value ratio and the percentage of homes with negative equity.  The higher the percentage of these homes, the higher the rate a borrower will most likely be offered.

Refinancing your North of Boston home can be a savvy financial decision if you’re in the right spot for it.  If you have any questions regarding refinancing your home, please feel free to contact me!  Or, if this spring season has you on the hunt for a home in the North of Boston area or you are hoping to sell your North of Boston home this spring- I’d love to help!  Contact me anytime to get started!

Sven Andersen
North of Boston Real Estate Expert

North of Boston Real Estate
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Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this 5 Bedroom Colonial!

With an open floor plan this house is just waiting for you, family and friends. You’ll enjoy preparing meals in the eat-in kitchen with its tile floor, ceiling fan, custom cherry cabinets and built in pantry. The adjacent dining room has decorative chair molding, hardwood, chandelier and opens to a large brightly lit living room with hardwood and a full wall brick fireplace. Two additional rooms could be bedrooms, den, or office space; the decision is yours! A laundry and tiled half bath complete this level.

The staircase leads to the second floor with a large master suite with tiled bath, three additional bedrooms all with hardwood floors, and a second full bath.

Do you need storage space? You’ve got all you need and more with the second floor walk in storage room. Need even more? There’s a large attic one level above.

Who knows how much time you’ll spend in the finished carpeted lower level family room? Invite friends and family to relax in the five person Jacuzzi. Enjoy another full wall brick fireplace. Exit through double sliders to a brick patio and large backyard, perfect for all your outdoor activities. There’s also direct entry to a heated two car garage.

Added features: Central Air Conditioning, Large Storage shed, newer roof, front landscaping.

Searching for a new place in Winchester to call home? The Sven Andersen Team makes it easy for you to search for your new Winchester home. This FREE, NO-OBLIGATION service can help you find the home of your dreams! Simply visit http://www.northofbostonlistings.com/ and fill out the form to start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy! The Sven Andersen Team is always willing to help and will always respect your privacy; we leave it up to you to contact US when you're ready to buy or sell in the Winchester area.

If you want to learn more about selling your home visit: www.PriceMyNorthofBostonhome.com
If you want to get our 450 ways to sell your home fast visit: www.450waystosellfast.com
If you would like to take a video tour of Winchester, MA click here

If you, friends, relatives, or colleagues are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or land, please consider contacting Sven for assistance in your search. Sven coverage area includes: Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Arlington, Melrose, Stoneham, and Reading.  We also offer a complimentary referral service, called "Anywhere Agents," to assist folks who are looking to buy or sell outside our coverage area, including international locations. We will interview prospective agents in the area(s) you or a family member are considering to assure you get the most knowledgeable Real Estate Professional to assist in your home buying/selling needs.