Fintan Madden, RE/MAX Beacon

06/17/2026

Looking for savings? Here's how to shop for a new homeowners insurance policy.

When loyalty discounts aren't enough, learn how to switch home insurance, compare providers and secure the best deal.

06/14/2026

It can be fun to update your kitchen, but if you're planning on selling your home, you shouldn't expect much of a return on your investment with these projects.

If you're looking for a boost in home value, these upgrades aren't worth your money.

06/11/2026

Touring a home carefully and getting a thorough inspection by a professional can help you to ensure that your home purchase is a good investment.

Pay attention to these six potential issues.

06/09/2026

🏡 Feels Like a Single-Family Home in Tranquil Pigeon Cove

1C Pigeon Hill Ct, Unit C – Rockport, MA 01966

List Price: $888,800

3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 2,175 sq. ft. • 5,000 sq. ft. lot

If you’ve been waiting for a Rockport home that lives like a single-family but offers the ease of condo-style living, this is it.

This spacious custom Colonial sits in a peaceful Pigeon Cove setting, framed by a beautiful natural granite wall for privacy and coastal charm.

✨ Home Highlights:

Open, flexible first-floor layout
Cherry kitchen with island breakfast bar
Dining area with sliders to the deck and backyard
Formal living room plus separate dining room or family room option
Large primary bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath
Charming granite garden house and established perennial gardens
One-car attached garage
Propane gas heat + existing gas line for easy conversion to gas cooking
🌿 Location Perks:

Ideal for nature lovers – trails and paths to the quarries and Dogtown just steps away
Pigeon Cove Harbor only two blocks down the street – perfect for launching boats and kayaks
Convenient to the commuter rail to North Station
📅 Open House This Weekend

📍 1C Pigeon Hill Ct, Unit C, Rockport, MA

🕛 Saturday, June 13 | 12:00–1:30 PM

🕐 Sunday, June 14 | 12:00–1:30 PM

We had a strong turnout at the first open houses—don’t miss your chance to see how beautifully this home lives in person.

👉 Have questions or want a private showing instead?

Comment below or send me a message and I’ll be happy to help.

Virtual Tour of 1 C Pigeon Hill Ct, Rockport MA 01966, USA.

06/09/2026

Looking for real Rockport charm with serious bonus space?

🏡 17 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport, MA

Listed at $888,800

3 beds • 2 baths • 1,104 sq. ft. • 0.2-acre lot

This quintessential Rockport antique (c.1800) combines historic character with modern comfort and amazing hobby/storage potential:

True first-floor living: living room, updated full bath, and generous primary bedroom all on the main level
Radiant oil heat on both floors keeps the home consistently warm and comfortable
Updated kitchen with industrial-style stainless multi-burner stove and practical work area
Two additional bedrooms + updated full bath upstairs
And the real showstopper:

🚗 Oversized gambrel garage

Tall 2-car bay with lift for 3-car storage
Large workshop area
Bonus space above, already plumbed for a future bath – ideal future studio, office, or storage (buyer to verify uses)
All this near Rockport Village, beaches, and shops – the classic Rockport lifestyle in a highly functional package.

📅 Open House This Weekend!

📍 17 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport, MA

🕛 Saturday, June 13th, 12:00–1:30 PM

🕐 Sunday, June 14th, 12:00–1:30 PM

We’ve already had strong interest—don’t miss your chance to see this one in person.

👉 Have questions or want a private showing?

Send me a message or comment below.

Virtual Tour of 17 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport MA 01966, USA.

06/08/2026

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06/06/2026

While not having a dedicated foyer can feel awkward, there are ways to elevate your space with careful furniture placement.

Eight spaces that pull double duty.

06/05/2026

Cape Ann is on fire 🔥 in the best way! Grateful to be helping buyers and sellers make big moves in Gloucester & Rockport this season. Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk!

06/04/2026

☕️ Community Over Competition! ❤️. Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of catching up with an amazing group of Cape Ann real estate agents at the beautiful Heath Tea House in Rockport. While we may work for different brokerages, at the end of the day, we are all part of the same incredible community. Events like this remind me how lucky we are on Cape Ann to have realtors who work together seamlessly, collaboratively, and always with the best interest of our clients and neighbors at heart. It was wonderful socializing, sharing laughs, and enjoying some fantastic food and drinks. Take a look at the great turnout, what a fantastic group of professionals! Proud to represent RE/MAX Beacon alongside such wonderful colleagues. Cheers to a thriving Cape Ann! 🥂✨

06/03/2026

Did you know that planting certain flowers in your vegetable garden could help growth?

There's no rule that says vegetables and flowers have to be grown separately. Add these blooms to your vegetable garden to boost your yield.