Kate Hogan's Blog

Posted on 03/21/2022

How to add value to your home with high ROI upgrades

Whether you’re a homeowner or a real estate investor, it’s always important to know how to add value to your home. Many upgrades and renovations have a higher rate of return than others, and it’s helpful to know them to make the best possible investment in your property. Here are some of the home upgrades with the highest...

Energy Efficiency

Home Upgrades

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Pelham, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/20/2022

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Posted on 03/15/2022

Hadley, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/15/2022

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Posted on 03/14/2022

The 5 Best Types of Cactus to Grow as Houseplants

If you’re interested in growing a cactus inside as a houseplant, there are many varieties that do well indoors. Similarly to their succulent relatives, most cacti do not need constant attention to thrive. Here are some of the best varieties of cactus to grow indoors as houseplants. Bunny Ear Cactus Also called the angel wing cactus, bunny ear...

Posted on 03/10/2022

Amherst, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/10/2022

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Posted on 03/07/2022

Building projects for your backyard

If you want to enhance your outdoor living space as well as the interior, there are countless ways to add functionality and aesthetic appeal with DIY building projects. You can transform an empty backyard into a custom oasis in a variety of ways. To get started, here are some ideas for backyard building projects to try: Build a...

Backyard

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Posted on 03/06/2022

Belchertown, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/6/2022

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Posted on 03/01/2022

South Hadley, MA Real Estate Market Update 3/1/2022

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Posted on 02/28/2022

Is an Open Concept Home Right for You?

Open concept homes, also called open floor plans, have been a mainstay of home design for decades. There are many reasons this style of architecture is so popular, yet there are also some downsides. If you’re considering an open concept home, here are the major pros and cons to consider: Open Concept Pros Better Flow - With a...

Posted on 03/24/2022

Video Tour - 26 Verde Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301

Gorgeous energy efficient Contemporary on over 3 acres of beautiful land. This home has it all! Land, solar, deck for entertaining, 2 car garage, front walkway, on a corner lot, spacious yard, and in excellent condition. Offering an inviting floor plan, inside on the main level of living you will find a formal entrance, laundry/mudroom, attached garage, dining room, kitchen with granite counters and deck access, living room, half bath, primary bedroom with attached full bath with double sink vanity. Oak flooring throughout. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with a common area, full bath with tub, and office. The lower level is partially finished...

Posted on 03/24/2022

26 Verde Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 is now new to the market!

Gorgeous energy efficient Contemporary on over 3 acres of beautiful land. This home has it all! Land, solar, deck for entertaining, 2 car garage, front walkway, on a corner lot, spacious yard, and in excellent condition. Offering an inviting floor plan, inside on the main level of living you will find a formal entrance, laundry/mudroom, attached garage, dining room, kitchen with granite counters and deck access, living room, half bath, primary bedroom with attached full bath with double sink vanity. Oak flooring throughout. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with a common area, full bath with tub, and office. The lower level is partially finished...

Posted on 03/15/2022

Another Property Sold - 253 Long Plain Rd, Leverett, MA 01054

Two Houses + in-law, Fast Fiber Optic Internet, and abundant possibilities! Set in the back of a field on over 8 acres, against a trail filled wooded backdrop, you'll have a short walk to your own spring fed pond, screen house, dock and fire ring for entertaining. The main house (1965) has many interesting features including, 2 lofts, a large open sun room on the 2nd floor, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings in the the kitchen+dining area and a living room. There are many versatile living spaces for those who work from home. Also, on ground level, there is a remolded (2016) accessory apartment complete with a kitchen, living room, bathroom and...