Cathy Hoy Realtor

06/20/2025

Open House Sat 10-1 and Sun 11-2 🎉

10/31/2024

IT'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! It’s listed now $438,000. Open Houses Sat & Sun 11-1. Rare opportunity to live in Norwell’s sought-after Jacobs Ponds Estates (62+ active adult condo community). 2 BR/ 2BA. Private and serene, it's minutes from shops, restaurants, movie theatre and all amenities. One level living, this open floor plan invites guests through the living room and out to the private patio looking over a sprawling lawn and pond. Take in the New England foliage, nearby kayaking, fishing and walking trails. Common areas include: fitness center, library with card tables, tv, and fireplace; large function room has another fireplace and outside deck; On lower level there is a party room and full kitchen leading to outdoor patio, tables and grills - all with Pond views. Deeded storage and parking on site. Laundry in unit. Central A/C. Excellent property management and regular social activities make this the perfect place for living your best life!
Call me, Cathy at Jack Conway 617-821-5350

10/13/2024

Thx everyone for my birthday wishes helping me wrap up another glorious decade!
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08/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/38cUXsqNLgng5Noj/?mibextid=ox5AEW

Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.

Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted.

Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.

Clarification: Yes, these two pieces of lumber come from two different trees. The expert in the attached article is not comparing the lumber of the same tree over time. He is comparing the lumber that was commonly used to build houses 75 years ago versus the lumber commonly used to build houses today

04/15/2024

Happy Tax Day ☺️

03/18/2024

https://www.marthastewart.com/walkway-ideas-8607246

I love #7 what about you?

An outdoor walkway is practical—it prevents guests from traipsing across your lawn and connects your al fresco spaces—but it should also be pretty. Complement your landscaping with natural stones, neat pavers, classic bricks, and other attractive alternatives.

02/14/2024

No candy hearts this year… just too excited for my girl! 🇪🇸😎💕

01/15/2024

12/10/2023

Its the caption 👌🏼🎄🥰

10/31/2023

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10/11/2023

This, I loved. The soldiers, and also their mothers, are still being thought of. Thats really nice, Cohasset 🙏💗

October 10, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer