• Colonial home with fresh spring landscaping and curb appeal, ready to sell in Massachusetts

    How to Prepare Your Home to Sell This Spring

    3 min

    Thinking of selling this spring? Follow this simple timeline to plan repairs, declutter, boost curb appeal and price your home right.

  • Aerial view of the Old Center in North Andover, MA in the fall

    Andover vs. North Andover: Which Town Fits You?

    3 min

    Andover or North Andover? Compare home prices, taxes, schools, commuting and lifestyle in these two popular Merrimack Valley towns.

  • Mythbusters video: Does a bank appraisal tell you what your home is worth? With Ron Carpenito

    Real Estate Myth Buster: Does a Bank Appraisal Tell You What Your Home Is Worth?

    1 min

    Your appraisal came in right at your purchase price. Does that prove what your home is worth? Ron busts a common buyer myth.

  • Ron Carpenito video: Should you renovate before you sell?

    Real Estate Myth Buster: Should You Renovate Before You Sell?

    1 min

    Is that kitchen reno or fresh coat of paint worth it before you list? Ron busts a common real estate myth.

  • Mythbusters: Can an estate seller keep shopping your offer around? Video with Ron Carpenito

    Real Estate Myth Buster: Can an Estate Seller Keep Shopping Your Offer Around?

    1 min

    Can an estate seller keep shopping your offer after accepting it? Ron explains what Massachusetts law really allows, and why that clause is negotiable.

  • Ron Carpenito with the new homeowners holding a Welcome Home sign at the sold Lowell home

    From $250K Offers to a $455K Sale: Lessons in Estate Planning and Patience

    3 min

    Investors offered $200K to $250K. With the right preparation, this Lowell estate home drew 27 offers and sold for $455K, despite a long road to closing.

  • Ron Carpenito video: The day HGTV called me

    Real Estate Myth Buster: The House Was Already Sold Before the Cameras Arrived

    1 min

    One of Ron's listings was featured on HGTV's Property Virgins. Here's what really happened before the cameras arrived.

  • Windham Rail Trail in Windham, NH

    Moving from Massachusetts to Southern NH: What to Know About Taxes & Lifestyle

    4 min

    Thinking of moving from Massachusetts to Southern New Hampshire? Here's what really changes with income, sales and property taxes, plus what daily life is like across the border.

  • Ron Carpenito video: The biggest real estate myth on TV

    Real Estate Myth Buster: Is Price Per Square Foot Really What Your Home Is Worth?

    1 min

    Ron explains why price per square foot is one of the most misunderstood numbers in real estate, and what really determines your home's value.

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Whether you’re planning a move now or simply exploring your options, I’d be happy to help you think through what makes sense for your situation.