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2231 Sandy Drive

Price: $320,000    Beds: 3    Baths: 3    Sq Ft: 2720

In highly desirable Ferry St Bridge area! Delightful 0.21 acre property on quiet street. Features recessed lights, skylights, vaulted ceiling and Pergo wood floor. Huge master suite with 3 closets and 5-piece bath. 3 bedrooms plus additional room th...
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Even during this time of a strong Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area, there are homes that hit the market and fail to sell.  The primary reason for homes not selling in any market is pricing.  Homes that are priced above their competition will sit and be looked at, but may not get offers and typically will not sell.  One of the primary factors that effects the value of a home is it's condition.  Here are some ideas as to how to upgrade the condition of your home to get a higher sales price.

When it comes to looking at houses, we do tend to judge a book by its cover. That’s why it’s so important to make sure your home looks as appealing as possible, both inside and out, if you want to get top dollar when you sell. U.S. News & World Report talked to real estate experts, who said these home improvements will help boost your selling price.

Improve your landscape. Keep your lawn neat, trim the bushes, clear out any old or tired-looking shrubbery and replace with new ones, add color with potted plants or garden beds, and top everything off with a fresh layer of mulch or rock.

Spruce up your entryway. Paint the front door or replace it, and update your house numbers and mailbox.

Change out light fixtures and plumbing fixtures. Replacing outdated fixtures with more modern ones gives your house an instant lift.

Return rooms to their original uses. If you use the extra bedroom as an office, turn it back into a bedroom.

Replace dirty or worn carpet. Prospective buyers can tell the difference between new carpet and cleaned carpet, and often, cleaning it just isn’t enough. If you have hardwood floors underneath the carpet, your best bet might be to refinish them and forego carpet completely.

Remove window treatments, unless they are current and high-end. Your window treatments probably won’t match a prospective buyer’s décor, so you’re better off removing them. Plus, uncovered windows let in more light.

Depersonalize. House hunters want to imagine themselves in your home, so remove obvious and identifying personal items, like photos and knick-knacks.

Clean thoroughly. Make every inch of the house sparkle and shine by deep cleaning it. And then think about hiring a house-cleaning service to do it, too.

Paint every room. A fresh coat of paint in a neutral color appeals to everyone. It freshens up the house, making it look newer and more modern.

Consider replacing textured ceilings. For some buyers, popcorn ceilings are a deal-breaker. If your home was built before 1979, the ceilings could contain asbestos, so you would need to hire a professional to remove the texture. If it’s a newer house, you can scrape the ceilings yourself or, if your ceilings are high enough, you could just install drywall over them to create new ceilings

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2685 Valley Forge Dr

Price: $524,900    Beds: 3    Baths: 2    ½ Baths: 1    Sq Ft: 2302

Anslow & DeGeneault 2015 Tour of Homes model home. Gas forced air 92% efficiency, exquisite single level, located in beautiful Hawthorne Estates. Easily entertain in Great Rm overlooking backyard. Escape to luxurious owner’s ste w/ tray ceilin...
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As I have mentioned previously, one thing that you can bet on is that things are not going to stay the same in the world of Real Estate for any long period.  Our extended run of historically low mortgage interest rates could be close to ending.  It now appears that the Fed will soon begin raising interest rates.  This could indicate that the Fed is putting the steps into place which will eventually normalize interest rates in this country.  How fast this all takes place is anybody's guess, but it has to happen and it now looks like this is the scenario that is rapidly approaching.

What does this mean for home buyers and home sellers?  Our long run of low mortgage rates has heated up a Real Estate market that otherwise would have been flat.  Low rates have kept buyers very active and this has created high demand, which in turn has created low inventories of homes from sale.  This situation has lead to home price increases across the country.  Higher mortgage interest rates will decrease buyer demand, allowing invetories to rise and this will in turn put pressure on home pricing.  This will not happen over night, but it will happen.  Also, remember that this country has struggled to fully recover from the recession and household incomes have not really increased in a long time.  All of this points towards a much slower housing market in the months ahead. A market that may not be nearly as attractive to buyers and sellers as the one we are currently enjoying.

If you are considering a home purchase or a home sale, don't hold off.  Don't wait for Spring.  This could be a very costly mistake.  Mortgage interest rates remain low at this time and buyer demand is high.  For sellers, this may be the be time to sell your home that you will see for years.  For buyers, home affordabilty may suffer when rates climb as well as your ability to qualify for financing.  Don't wait, as I mentioned above, the current mortgage rate situation is about to change and we may never see mortgage rates back at the levels they are today.

If you would like some information on buying or selling a home in this market, get in touch.  I would love to assist you.  As always there is no obligation, just good, honest information that will help you make the right decision.

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2231 Sandy Drive

Price: $330,000    Beds: 3    Baths: 3    Sq Ft: 2720

In highly desirable Ferry St Bridge area! Delightful 0.21 acre property on quiet street. Features recessed lights, skylights, vaulted ceiling and Pergo wood floor. Huge master suite with 3 closets and 5-piece bath. 3 bedrooms plus additional room th...
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If you are considering the sale of your home, then the following article from Realty Times is a must read.  Selling your home for top dollar and in the shortest period of time is not always easy if you miss the market.  This article will give you some good guidelines for home sale success.

A Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) can tell you what buyers recently paid for homes similar to yours, but that's not all you need to know to choose the right listing price. You need to know the market's appetite for your home, and that can only come from an overview of your community's current market conditions.

Market conditions are like a weather report; it helps you predict what the current crop of buyers will do. Using this knowledge, you can price your home to sell quickly, and for the most money possible.

Why is a quick sale important? The right price generates a bumper crop of buyers. If you price your home too high compared to other similar homes, you'll appear to be testing the market. Buyers will assume that you're going to be too difficult in negotiations.

Here's what you need to know - what kind of a market are you in? Market conditions are formed by buyer attitudes, made sunny or cloudy by jobs, incomes, mortgage interest rates, and overall consumer confidence.

It's possible that your community could have buyer's and seller's markets simultaneously. For example, your neighborhood may be hot, while the subdivision a mile away is stone cold.

A seller's market is characterized by confident buyers, short "days on market" and low inventory levels of less than six months on hand. This usually results in rising prices.

A buyer's market is characterized by longer "days on market," and high inventory levels of seven months' supply or more. To get buyers to come in from out of the storm, sellers must offer incentives such as seller-paid closing costs or lower prices.

The market conditions will tell you the long and short-term trends. If the market is heating up, you can ask a little more for your home. If the market is cooling, you may need to price your home slightly under the market in order to attract more buyers.

One thing you absolutely should never do is ignore market conditions. It's said the market is always right. If you price your home too high, you'll know when you get few to no showings.

That's why it's important to ask your real estate agent for occasional market updates as well as a fresh CMA. You'll get a better idea of what your home will sell for and how long it will take to sell.

If you would like an idea as to what your home would be worth on the market today, go to the web site www.forhomesellers.com.  This web site you give you an in depth look at your homes current market value.  Unlike Zillow, this information will be accurate and based on the Eugene/Springfield home market area.  Once you have signed up, it will also send you a revised analysis monthly.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

2279 Blackburn St

Price: $325,000    Beds: 4    Baths: 3    ½ Baths: 1    Sq Ft: 2212

One-of-a-kind! Spacious & airy renovation with Alterna vinyl tile floor, bedroom suite on each level, master bath with dual shower heads, large kitchen opens to dining area, living room with bay window plus family room/den with french doors. On 0.27...
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As usual the Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area slowed slightly coming into October.  The real news though is that the market here continues to improve over the market we had in 2014.  All signs are that this improving Real Estate market should continue right into next year.  Here are the highlights for October 2015.

October Residential Highlights

October brought a little seasonal cooling to Lane County, but all measures are still ahead compared to October 2014. Pending sales (436) ended 17.8% ahead of the 370 offers accepted in October 2014, although 5.4% lower than the 461 offers accepted last month in September 2015. Closed sales (441) fared similarly, cooling 0.5% from 443 in September 2015 but 9.2% ahead of the 404 closings posted in October 2014. New listings (418) cooled 14.0% from September (486) but were still 6.1% ahead of October 2014 (394).

Total market time remained steady in October at 71 days, and inventory fell to 2.7 months during the same period.

Year to Date Summary

Activity was up during the first ten months of this year compared to the same period last year. Pending sales (4,491) were up 28.2%, closed sales (4,114) were up 26.2%, and new listings (5,829) were up 9.8% this year compared to the first ten months of 2014.

Average and Median Sale Prices

Comparing 2015 to 2014 through October of each year, the average sale price rose 3.1% from $236,000 to $243,200. In the same comparison, the median sale price rose 4.5% from $211,000 to $220,500.

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2685 Valley Forge Dr

Price: $524,900     Beds: 3     Baths: 2    Half Baths: 1     Sq Ft: 2302

Anslow & DeGeneault 2015 Tour of Homes model home. Gas forced air 92% efficiency, exquisite single level, located in beautiful Hawthorne Estates. Easily entertain in Great Rm overlooking backyard. Escape to luxurious owner's ste w/ tray ceilin...
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Nationally, home sales were up slightly for October of this year as home prices declined slightly.  Mortgage interest rates for 30 year conventional financing actually dropped slightly and rates remain well below 4%.  I can't stress enough to anyone who is thinking about purchasing their first home, thinking about purchasing a larger home or a smaller home that time is running out to take advantage of this favorable market.  The Feds continue to artificially manipulate rates to help bolster a sluggish economy.  This can't last forever and when rates do start to rise, there may be no end in site for a while.  The mortgage rate that you can obtain today is going to make you very happy down the road.  

If you are contemplating a home purchase and you would like to just explore how this all might look for you, please call me for a no obligstion consultation.  I have helped thousands of Eugene and Springfield residents with their home purchase and I can give you the exact information you need to make the best decision.

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2231 Sandy Drive

Price: $330,000     Beds: 3     Baths: 3     Sq Ft: 2720

In highly desirable Ferry St Bridge area! Delightful 0.21 acre property on quiet street. Features recessed lights, skylights, vaulted ceiling and Pergo wood floor. Huge master suite with 3 closets and 5-piece bath. 3 bedrooms plus additional room th...
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Homes sales dipped in October and first time buyers sales were a big part of this slump.  Competition caused by low inventories of homes in first time buyer price ranges was the primary cause.  Here is information on our current national housing market with statistics from the National Association of Realtors.

A month-over-month dip in home sales last month caused real estate watchers to ponder—gasp—a potential cooling of the market. But on Thursday the National Association of Realtors® reported that sales are up again.

Existing-home sales—completed sales of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops—rose 4.7% from August to September, reaching 5.55 million. That’s the 12th consecutive month to see year-over-year growth, and the second-highest peak since February 2007, when sales totaled 5.79 million.

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $221,900 in September, 6.1% more than September 2014. This is the 43rd consecutive month that we’ve had year-over-year gains. Single-family home sales increased 5.3%, with a median price of $223,500, while condo and co-op sales remained unchanged, with a median existing-condo price of $209,200.

All-cash sales rose, too: They represented 24% of transactions in September, up from 22% in August. Short sales stayed on the market for an average of 135 days, but short sales and foreclosures are still down from a year ago—7% now and 10% then.

Why the reversal on sales in general? These are seasonally adjusted numbers, so they don’t reflect the typical fall slowdown. August sales, however, were affected by the stock market dips that shook buyers’ confidence.

“Sales are impacted by major stock market declines, since at least one in five buyers funds at least a portion of their purchase with stock or retirement funds,” said realtor.com® chief economist Jonathan Smoke. “But barring stock corrections that reflect real economic downturns—which we are not experiencing—homes sales typically return to the prior trend after stock values stabilize.”

But not all numbers were up: Inventory decreased 2.6% and is 3.1% lower than a year go. There’s a 4.8-month supply of unsold housing—in August, it was 5.1 months.

Maybe it’s counterintuitive—how can there be more sales when there’s less inventory?

It’s all that pent-up demand. Unfortunately for first-time buyers, all that competition has driven house prices up; you’re more likely to buy a home if you already have one.

“First-time buyers fell to 29% of sales in September after climbing to their highest share of the year in August (32%),” according to the NAR. “A year ago, first-time buyers represented 29% of all buyers.”

That’s the biggest surprise, Smoke said, but “despite that decline, we estimate from the monthly sales data this year that first-time buyers have been responsible for 45% of the growth in sales over last year.”

Whether the rise in existing-home sales continues depends on one thing: jobs. The 6% rise in prices is just about double the pace of wages. We need more, and better-paying, employment to keep sales up. That’s complicated by the fact that most future job growth is rooted in the relatively low-paying service sector. Sales may be up, but we’ll need inventory to rise with them.

Regional breakdown

Northeast: September existing-home sales rose 8.6% to an annual rate of 760,000, 11.8% above a year ago. The Northeastern median price was $256,500, 4% above September 2014.

Midwest: September existing-home sales rose 2.3% to an annual rate of 1.31 million, 12% above a year ago. The Midwestern median price was $174,400, 5.4% above September 2014.

South: September existing-home sales rose 3.8% to an annual rate of 2.21 million, 5.7% above a year ago. The Southern median price was $191,500, 6.2% above September 2014.

West: September existing-home sales rose 6.7% to an annual rate of 1.27 million, 9.5% above a year ago. The Western median price was $318,100, 8% above September 2014.

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52494 McKenzie Hwy

Price: $280,000     Beds: 3     Baths: 2    ∏ Baths: 1     Sq Ft: 1945

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For many new home buyers, the task of trying to find and purchase a new home can seem very complex.  The truth is that if you have good leadership and advice along the way from a Real Estate professional and mortgage lender, the process can be very easy and you can achieve home ownership very quickly and efficiently.  Here is an article from Realty Times that gives some insight into the process of home buying.

Home-buying is multi-tasking on steroids. Are you up for the challenge?

On the surface, buying a home seems simple: find your dream home and buy it.

In reality, this seemingly-simple task requires buyers to make a continuous stream of under-pressure decisions, often concerning issues and consequences they do not fully understand. Instead of one task, buyers are faced with hundreds of tasks many of which must be decided on simultaneously, on very short deadlines. This makes decision-making a challenge, but it's the knowledge gaps and "I've never thought about this before" perspectives revealed in smart home buying that add the real pressure. At its best, purchasing real estate is an exhilarating race through a labyrinth of snap decisions ending with the purchase of real estate. At its worst, home buying can become a multi-tasking nightmare culminating in the purchase of the wrong property, in spending too much, or in no purchase at all.

To swing the outcome in your favor, one key task is choosing the "best fit" real estate professional to guide you through the home-buying process. This real estate expert will keep you fully informed, so that even snap decisions are solid choices you will thrive on.

Face the complexity of successful home buying head on and it will not overwhelm you.

Purchasing real estate involves making a series of decisions which combine to address the essentials of successful real estate ownership. The "I've never thought about that before" perspectives that challenge decision making, especially for first-time buyers, can be categorized by the specialized knowledge required.

Here are Seven Insights into Successful Multi-Tasking:

#1. Investment: What is the value-appreciation potential of the property?

Does it seem strange to think about resale value when you haven't even purchased yet? This perspective is important since it reveals current value deficits. In addition, after paying off the mortgage (and many thousands in interest), and maintaining and improving the property over the years ahead, you'll want to recover these costs and make a profit to finance the next phase of your life. Even a "forever home" should be purchased with investment in mind since the future is full of surprises. Location is key to resale value. The best strategy is to buy the least property in the best neighborhood you can afford.

#2. Lifestyle: Which lifestyle values should the chosen property reinforce?

Are you determined to spend your time, money, and effort on accumulating "stuff" and teaching your children to do the same? If so, square-footage, lots of storage, and a bedroom each may be essential. If your values go beyond materialism, the size of the building may not be as important as highly-functional interior design, the surrounding community, and local amenities and green spaces. Shop neighborhood before you start looking at individual homes.

#3. Benefits: How do you expect ownership to benefit you and your family?

We addressed investment and its links to your financial future in #1. How else do you expect the home and neighborhood to benefit your family? For instance, locating near select schools has taken priority over locating adjacent to work for many buyers, but make sure the school in question is not so over-populated that its standards are slipping. Compare the cost of alternatives schools to the premium that real estate in "star school" neighborhoods demands. If a private school or home schooling is intended, "star" amenities may take priority over neighborhood schools.

#4. Time Management: How should your real estate support income earning?

Jobs tend to be more plentiful in urban areas. Real estate prices are usually lower and appreciation slower further away from urban centers. The expense of commuting to work goes up the further away you live. Do the math to determine what you'll net in salary after deducting the cost of commuting. Add a calculation of how many extra hours the distance will take from your family, interests, health, and fun. Only you can determine what this time is worth when you evaluate the value of buying a larger home further from city center.

#5. Property Management: How much time and money will maintaining and regularly modernizing your property require?

Gardening can be a great joy, but mowing a large lawn can be a great responsibility—and an expense if you pay someone else to mow. The larger the house, the higher the taxes, the bigger the roof, the more plumbing and wiring involved, more windows to decorate, more furniture to buy, and more space to heat and cool…. The costs attached to maintenance are annual, increasing expenses and should be considered when setting the budget for a purchase.

#6. Borrowing: How much will the cost of borrowing add to the overall cost of home ownership?

Mortgage interest and related costs are not the cost of real estate since not everyone needs a mortgage. These expenses relate to borrowing, but they can be large enough to make you house rich and cash poor. Financially stretching for a dream home, may be your choice knowing your earning power is on the rise.

#7. Backup: How will I find reliable, accurate, unbiased answers to my questions during the buying process?

GoogleTM should not be your "go-to" resource during home buying because it holds no liability if you get the wrong information or if you don't know what you don't know and should know about a topic. Settle on a real estate professional with the knowledge and experience relevant to the locations and type of real estate you are interested in. When you ask this local expert a question, they will know the complete answer or know how to get it. Real estate professionals understand that they carry fiduciary responsibilities to provide the right information at the right time, so their client (that's you) can consistently make confident decisions to achieve their stated goals.

The more you understand the home-buying process before you start, the better prepared you'll be for a multi-tasking decision-making marathon. The many small decisions about style of home, mortgage term, closing date, garbage and mail services, side of the street, distance to medical services and the firehall etc... will be manageable. You'll be ready to confidently make significant decisions about which property, how much to spend, and which responsibilities to commit to in the offer to purchase.

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Price: $239,000     Beds: 4     Baths: 2     Sq Ft: 1879

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Sometimes when you are speaking with your Real Estate Agent, the terms that they are using may seem as foreign to you as those terms that your doctor throws out to you. I saw this article in "Realty Times" that talks about Real Estate terms and I decided to share it with you!

We saw an ad today for an acreage community in Texas offering barndominium shells during their Grand Opening special. That's right, barndominium shells.

Don't know what that is? Yeah, neither did we (they're apparently structures built with prefabricated materials like metal shells, which can then be customized to individual specifications.

Because much/most of the structure is prefab, the construction can be quick, and cheap). Great. Good to know.

Anyway, it got us thinking that there may be a lot of real estate terms out there that are confusing or misunderstood. So, behold our first real estate terms rundown. We'll be back with part two soon.

Alley-loaded: This is a type of home that puts the garage in the rear of the home, accessed by a common alley.

Appraised Value: When you are buying or selling a home, an appraiser will tour the home and assign a value according to several factors including similar homes in the neighborhood and condition, size, and location of your home.

As-Is: An as-is home is typically sold without a warranty and without any commitment to making repairs. As-is homes are commonly foreclosures.

Backup Offer: This is an offer that's second (or third or fourth…) to an accepted offer on a home. The idea is that if the home falls out of escrow for some reason, the backup offer can move up in line.

Buying down your interest rate: Your lender may offer you the opportunity to buy down your interest rate. This means coming up with money out of pocket in exchange for a lower interest rate.

Closing: Closing takes place once all the escrow requirements have been met. This is when the buyer signs all the necessary documents and takes ownership of the home.

Comparables: These are homes that compare to the one you are buying or selling. Comparables or "comps" are used to identify a home's sales price by comparing the home to others that are similar in terms of size, age, location, condition, and other factors.

Contingency: A contingency is sometimes attached to an offer, making said offer dependent on other factors, like the sale of a potential buyer's existing home.

Earnest money: This is typically paid when making an offer on a property. If your offer is accepted, you enter into escrow and the earnest money becomes part of your down payment.

FSBO: A home that's being sold "For Sale By Owner" instead of with a Realtor. You may hear this pronounced "Fizbo."

HOA: Newer communities and masterplans usually have a Homeowner's Association, which charges a fee to homeowners for things like landscaping and amenities. In acreage communities, there is instead a Property Owner's Association (POA).

P&I: Refers to principal and interest only. You always want to make sure you keep in mind all the other monthly charges you'll be responsible for, like taxes, insurance, and an HOA fee if there is one.

PITI: Principal, interest, taxes and insurance, otherwise known as the four main elements of a monthly mortgage.

PMI: This stands for private mortgage insurance, and is typically required on homes where the buyer has put less than 20 percent down.

Points: You may be charged points by your lender when processing your loan. One point equals one percent of the loan amount, and so on.

Zero lot line: Zero lot line homes, also known as Z lots, are built differently than traditional single-family or attached homes. "Zero-lot-line house are built very close to the property line in order to create more usable space," said Investopedia. "Rowhouses, garden homes, patio homes and townhomes are all types of properties that may be zero-lot-line homes. They may be attached (as in a townhome) or detached, single story or multistory."

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593 71st Street

Price: $225,000     Beds: 4     Baths: 2    1/2 Baths: 1     Sq Ft: 1564

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Real Estate sales in the Eugene and Springfield area were slightly down in September, but remaining at a higher pace than 2014.  The biggest trend remains to be the lack of inventory.  This is especially true in the lower price ranges.  Don't look for any serious changes as long as mortgage interest rates continue to be at their current low levels.  Here are the numbers for September 2015.

Activity in Lane County cooled slightly this September, but all measures are still ahead of last September. Pending sales (461) fared 31.3% better compared to the 351 offers accepted in September 2014, though 9.8% below the 511 offers accepted in August 2015. Closed sales (443) rose 26.9% over the 349 closings posted in September 2014 but fell 1.8% short of the 451 closings from August 2015. New listings (486) showed an increase of 11.5% compared to last September (436) but were 21.0% lower than the 615 new listings offered last month in August 2015.

Inventory fell just slightly in September to 3.0 months.

Year to Date Summary

Activity was up during the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year. Pending sales (4,094) were up 30.3%, closed sales (3,658) were up 28.8%, and new listings (5,400) were up 10.0% this year compared to the first nine months of 2014.

Average and Median Sale Prices

Comparing 2015 to 2014 through September of each year, the average sale price rose 3.5% from $235,200 to $243,400. In the same comparison, the median sale price rose 4.8% from $210,000 to $220,000.

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1062 Adams St

Price: $314,900     Beds: 3     Baths: 2     Sq Ft: 1845

Prime location property! Updated hm can be used as single fam, mother-in-law or duplex. Hardwood, 3 ductless heat pumps, storm wdws, corian counters, hardi shingle siding, 40yr roof, tankless hot water, weatherized, gas fp. Original wainscoting, cas...
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