Maryellen Russo - Realtor

04/24/2025

There are certain things you can do to attract the most buyers when selling your home in the Spring 🏡

Check out these 6 tips for a Spring sale 💐⤵️

If you’re thinking of selling your home this spring, don’t wait to get it ready. Inventory has been historically low, but signs of spring activity are beginning to give frustrated buyers hope! The low inventory has been driving up demand and setting the real estate market up for a very busy spri...

04/18/2025

From layout to location—here’s what matters most when buying with kids! 🛏️🚸👇

Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you have young children, the stakes feel even higher. You want a home that suits your family’s current needs, but you also want to make sure that it will grow with you as your kids get older. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving to accommod...

04/15/2025

🔐 From high-tech locks to AI monitoring—real estate security is getting an upgrade.
See what’s next in our latest blog 👀

For many homeowners, ensuring the safety and security of their property is a top priority, with almost 50% of surveyed homeowners claiming home security is very important to them.Well-designed and responsive security solutions can not only provide peace of mind, but also increase property values by

04/12/2025

Are you worried about your credit score? Wondering what factors could be affecting it? 😨📉

Check out our new blog to learn more about credit 👇

When beginning the process of buying a home, there are several financial aspects to consider before making this significant decision. Your first step before seeing any houses is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. This involves meeting with a lender and providing them detailed information about

04/10/2025

Thinking of skipping the fix-ups? 🧰⛔
Here’s what you need to know. 👇

Selling a house as-is might seem like an easier route compared to traditional home-selling methods, but it comes with its own set of challenges for homes in disrepair. An “as-is” home is one being sold in its current condition, often with visible signs of neglect, lack of upkeep, or necessary re...

04/02/2025

There are scenarios where landscaping can increase OR decrease the value of your home 🌳

We break it down, below 👇

Many homeowners often assume that having a unique feature in their home automatically boosts its value. They may feel justified in setting a higher asking price than comparable homes in the neighborhood that lack these features. However, it’s important to understand that not all unique features ad...

04/01/2025

Curious as to how the housing market is performing in your area? 🧐🤔

The infographic here shows key statistics and trends shaping the local real estate market! 📊

03/28/2025

Have you been thinking about selling your home?! 💸

Take a look at the latest housing report! 📈

MASSACHUSETTS Home Sales Up, Average Price Up Home sales are up 3.0% year-over-year, with February 2025 at 3,581 compared to 3,477 last February. Sales are up for Single-family homes and condos but down for multi-family homes.Single families: 2,050 (2024) | 2,136 (

03/25/2025

🌟 Unveiling the gems of Massachusetts! From cozy corners to bustling boroughs, find out which 25 towns made our hottest list.

Click below to read our blog! 📖

The Lamacchia Realty 25 Hottest Towns report is in! We look at every town in Massachusetts and take the Top 25 with the most growth in the number of sales when compared to last year. To make this list there has to be a minimum of 200 sales in 2023 including single families, condos, and multi-famil

03/21/2025

More buyers, higher prices, and faster sales? Yes, please! 💰🏡

Find out why spring is the best time to list your home! 🌼

HOME THIS SPRINGSpring is fast approaching, which means nice weather, brighter days, and nature coming back to life. With this seasonal change brings a surge of energy and activity to many people, and this is the time of year we begin to see sellers emerge and begin preparations to sell their homes.

03/19/2025

Solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and smart homes—oh my! ☀️⚡

See how sustainable living is changing the real estate game⬇️

As life evolves daily with advancements in phones, computers, and even Ai, our homes are also being updated to align with the growing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly living. Whether it is solar panels, smart appliances, or energy-efficient features, people are becoming more conscious of their

03/15/2025

Serious buyers need flexibility, not restrictions!

Are you turning them away? 🚪❌

Read more below. ⬇️

Sellers become overconfident very quickly in every strong seller’s market, but they should be careful because it could cost them. The market may still be experiencing a bit of an imbalance, but it won’t last forever. Sellers should be careful not to exclude anyone from seeing their home even whe...