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Michelle Lane

  • Selling a Home in the 2014 Spring Market

    by Michelle J. Lane If you were reading my newsletters from last spring, you will recall that I spoke (ok maybe there was some whining in there) about the dearth of…

  • Is Home Renovation for You?

    My clients bought a home in Wellesley that was once grand, but by the  time they bought it, not so grand.  It was an Estate sale that had every member of…

  • Granny Pods

    No, these are not alien pods that pop out grandmother aliens.  These are hospital size structures that get dropped into your backyard to give your elderly parent an option to living…

  • Getting Your Yard Ready for Winter

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  • Home Equity is Your Best Investment

      Like most Americans, it’s home equity, not stock equity, that will pad my bank account when I hit the retirement finish line.  About two-thirds of Americans invest in home ownership, but only…

  • Preparing Your Lawn for Winter

    Skip the rake and attach a mulching blade to your mower. The shredded leaves  will protect and feed your lawn during winter. Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall…