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While you may be tempted to waive the inspection, it's risky to skip this crucial part of the home-buying process. It's like buying a pricey vehicle without taking it for a test drive.     You deserve to understand as many details as possible about the house you may one day be calling home.    If you feel your offer won't get accepted in a competing situation with an inspection contingency, don't fret! I can recommend strategies that have worked out VERY well for my clients in hot markets.    Let's chat about your homeownership goals and how I can help you achieve them.     I make connecting easy!  Message me here!

I'm delighted to bring this 4-bd, 2.5-ba property in Marlborough to market! Contact me directly if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the listing details. Make this home YOURS!Here's a link for more info - interior photos coming soon.https://www.laerrealty.com/agents/61489-shawna-hansenAll the best, Shawna 

There's no place like home, especially after a rejuvenating vacation! ???????? If you're dreaming of a welcoming space to come back to, let's find that perfect home where every return feels like a joyous occasion. Reach out, and let's start the search together!

Hello Mass Elite Househunters,ute, black bean & corn tacosThis healthy, inexpensive meal can be made in about 10 minutes. Great for a busy mom, dad, college student…anyone who’s busy!Tortillas (your choice of type)Taco filling• 15 oz can whole black beans, drained• 15 oz can corn, drained thoroughly (You can use zero or half the corn, and add more black beans if you prefer)• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 teaspoon of cumin• 1/4 teaspoon paprika or cayenne (to taste)• 1/4 teaspoon of salt• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powderCrema (optional)• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt• 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice• a dash of saltToppings (optional, as you like)• diced onions, cilantro, cheese (cheddar, feta,or cotija), salsa, chopped cabbage Prepare the ...

Hello Mass Elite Househunters,Anti-fog mirrors, heated floors, bidets, steam showers, and more are all having a moment right now. But upgrading your bathroom to make it a bliss-room is always a good idea. Not to mention, all of these features have appeal when selling your home. If you could have any one dream feature in your bathroom what would you pick?All the best, Shawna  

Hello Mass Elite Househunters,Whether you've lived there a week or a decade, make your house a home this year. Renovations and upgrades will always be needed, but investing in the parts of your house that make you feel the most at home, will have the biggest impact. What makes you feel at home?All the best, Shawna 

Hello Mass Elite Househunters,When you're getting ready to purchase a new home there are a lot of things you need to consider, and ranking how important things are to you is a great place to start. What is your most important requirement for your home?All the best, Shawna 

Hello Mass Elite Househunters, Failed Car Accessories James Bond’s cars come equipped with ejector seats and machine guns. Real-life automakers have been similarly creative with accessories, though not all of them have stood the test of time. The Allstate website notes three of the more unusual variations that autos have sported at one time or another: The record player. The 1956 Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, and Plymouth models offered an optional turntable that slid out from beneath the dashboard to play drivers’ vinyl records as the touch of a button. The third headlight. The 1948 Tucker Sedan sported an additional headlight in the center of its hood, capable of swiveling along with the car’s steering wheel for improved visibility when turning corners. Only 51 of ...

Hello Mass Elite Househunters, Have you tried out the cool straws for hiking?  They're a popular item for hikers and campers this summer.  Park officials say “point-of-use” water filters, like those often found in water bottles won’t remove norovirus; any water you grab from a stream or lake should also be chemically disinfected. You can also boil water for at least one minute or at least three minutes if you are above 6,500 feet. You can also use iodine or chlorine drops, then wait 20 minutes for the bacteria to be killed off.  What do you think?   All the best, Shawna   

Hello Mass Elite Househunters, The Lesson of Spilled Milk A famous research scientist was asked why he thought he was so much more creative than the average person. He responded that in his opinion it came from his mother. He recalled one instance when he had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator. He lost his grip on the slippery bottle and it fell and spilled all over the kitchen floor creating a sea of milk. When his mother came into the kitchen, she didn't scold, lecture, or punish him. Instead, she said, "Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have rarely seen such a huge puddle of milk. Well, the damage has already been ...