Holden MA Real Estate Blog by Tracey Fiorelli

Single-Family – 34 CLEALAND CIR Rutland, MA 01543 now has a new price!

Tracey Fiorelli — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:05 +0000

Meticulous 4 bdrm federal front colonial home offering panoramic views. Spacious kitchen w/ maple cabinets, SS appliances, over sized island, hdwd floors, opening to DR & family rm. 22×24 family rm with gas FP, paladium windows , cath ceilings makes this the perfect home for entertaining. Nice size masterbedrm with private bath and views of the pond. Private back yard with expanded deck , professionally landscaped and ready for you to call HOME

This is a Colonial style home and features 8 total rooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 bedrooms, 0.95 Acres, and is currently available for $329,900.

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The Benefits of Houseplants

Tracey Fiorelli — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:44 +0000

Not only do plants make a beautiful addition to your homes décor but they are also beneficial in oxidizing and refreshing the air you breathe. Oxygen producing plants can be used to both produce oxygen as well as remove harmful chemicals in the air. Not only do plants clean the air we breathe but they also have been proven to reduce our heart rate and blood pressure and reduce muscle tension related to stress.

There are so many different plants that you can bring into your home to help clean the air. Here is a list of just a few.

A popular clean air plant that removes toxins like benzene, trichloroethylene, exylene and toluene from the air is Warneck Dracena. Another good air cleaning plant that is easy to take care of is the Peace Lilly. The Money Plant releases oxygen in the air while removing formaldehyde, this is commonly released by cigarette smoke and adhesives with wood furnishings. The Snake plant also known as Mother-in-Laws Tongue converts CO2 (carbon dioxide) to O2 (oxygen) at night making it an ideal bedroom plant. Other plants to try are Philodendron, English Ivy, or a Spider Plant.

While the plants are busy purifying the air in your home, they also provide a therapeutic effect with their color green. The color green has a soothing green effect and helps people to feel at ease. Here is a quote from plantforlife.info “It may sound surprising but as little as 2 or 3 minutes in the company of plants and trees or natural environments can be enough to provide measurable stress relief!” What a small investment for something that can bring so much beauty and health to your home.

Open house at 228 Reservoir St Holden, MA 01520

Tracey Fiorelli — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:05:45 +0000

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Tastefully renovated NE Cape home with 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, new kitchen featuring maple cabinets, new counter tops, tile floor,& young appliances, Hdwd floors thru out, updated baths, family rm w/ FP & sliders to deck with views of the woods. spacoius bdrm w/ceiling fans, & oversized closets. Additional living space in finished LL with walk out to fenced yard. Recently painted exterior and new roof. Everything is done and ready for you to move in !

Open house at 54 Brewer Way Holden, MA 01520

Tracey Fiorelli — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:05:42 +0000

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Welcome home to this 3200+/- sq ft home tucked away on a country road. Offering oversized family rm recently added on boasting with windows and sliders, screened in mahagony porch , eat in kitchen with custom center island w/ granite counter tops, hdwds floors, 2nd floor laundry ,4 spacious bedrm including the master suite. central air, nice level yard and ready for you.

Single-Family – 249 CHAPEL STREET Holden, MA 01520 is now new to the market!

Tracey Fiorelli — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Expanded Cape home offering 3 bedrms, 2 full baths, hdwd floors , update kitchen with maple cabinets, newer counter tops,accented bead board, and arched doorways, formal dining room with french doors,open family room with beamed ceilings, slider leading to deck and beautiful level tree lined back yard . Young roof, vinyl siding, updated electrical .

This is a Cape style home and features 8 total rooms, 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms, 0.56 Acres, and is currently available for $284,900.

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Single-Family – 1 Deer Pond Dr Leicester, MA 01524 is now new to the market!

Tracey Fiorelli — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:13 +0000

Adorable ranch style home with great curb appeal ! Cabinet packed kitchen with stone backsplash, breakfast bar area , open living room , updated bathrm, nice size bedrms, offering new roof ,replacement windows, updated electrical, 1 car garage, plus a beutiful yard with flowring shrubs. This charming home is waiting for you to call your own. DONT MISS THIS ONE !

This is a Ranch style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.22 Acres, and is currently available for $149,000.

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Single-Family – 207 Holden St Holden, MA 01520 now has a new price!

Tracey Fiorelli — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:00:10 +0000

Classic NE cape style home offering , hdwd floors, front to back LR with FP, spacious eat in kitchen, updated cabinets, appliances, tile back splash, formal dining rm, sunrm converted to den or office . nice size bedms with good closet space, updated full bath , fenced yard, with shed and multi tiered deck on almost an acre lot. Great location with easy highway access Young roof and replacement windows complete this home . Mint condition

This is a Cape style home and features 7 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 1.00 Acres, and is currently available for $259,900.

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A Facelift for Your Kitchen Cabinets

Tracey Fiorelli — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:46 +0000

Kitchens sell houses. So having a great looking kitchen is important if you are thinking of putting your home on the market or maybe you just need a fresh new look. Cabinets are one of the biggest expenses in a kitchen remodel but with a little elbow grease and creativity, you can update your kitchen cabinets without going through the hassle of an entire remodel.

Here are some tips on how to make your kitchen look like new with a cabinet facelift.

Give the a Good Cleaning

You will be surprised what a good scrubbing can do. Heat, water, grease and food residue all take a serious toll on your cabinets.

If you choose to remove the doors, label or number them so you’ll put them back in the right place.

Make sure to test any kind of cleaner before using it on the entire cabinet. Cleaners with large amounts of alcohol may cause the wood to dry and crack.

Clean and Update the Hardware

Hardware gets greasy and grimy so make sure to clean those too.

Soak the hardware in a soapy-water solution for 30 minutes.

Scrub lightly with a soft brush and rinse.

Let dry and apply the proper polish.

You may decide instead to replace the hardware. In choosing the finish for your hardware, think about what style will look best in your home.

Add Some Detail

Add some detail to drab cabinets with moulding. Applying a contrasting finish or color is a quick and inexpensive way to change the look of your cabinets.

Stripping and Refinishing

If after cleaning your cabinets still need some help, you may decide to refinish or paint them

Make sure to remove all the cabinet doors and number them.

Liquid strippers work best, but be sure to use the gel or semi-paste types.

Place doors on a vertical surface. The finish won’t drip as much.

Let the stripping agent do the work and start with an inconspicuous area.

Patch any conspicuous holes, scratches and nicks with wood filler. When dry, sand lightly to smooth out the patch. Before painting, sand lightly and prime.

Before painting remember that the wood expands and contracts with the seasons, which will cause the paint bead to separate and expose unpainted wood.

So with a little hard work you can have a whole new look to your kitchen in no time.

Single-Family – 13 Brooke Haven Dr Rutland, MA 01543 now has a new price!

Tracey Fiorelli — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:17 +0000

Beautiful colonial in an established neighborhood offering 3 bdrms, hdwd floors on main level , fully appliance kitchen with breakfast bar and seperate dining area, Finished LL offers additional living space … great family or rec room with built ins & custom details, Generous size bedrms with ample closet space. 1.5 acre yard offers play area and over sized deck abutting woods for privacy . Don’t miss this one !

This is a Colonial style home and features 7 total rooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, 1.50 Acres, and is currently available for $296,500.

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Single-Family – 68 Paxton St Leicester, MA 01524 now has a new price!

Tracey Fiorelli — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Coffer ceilings, pocket doors, stain glass windows, custom built ins and woodworking details have been restored in this 2200+ sq ft Antique colonial home, New roof, replacement windows, vinyl siding, young GAS heating system and hot water heater, updated kitchen , new wall to wall carpet, & freshly painted make this home perfect. 4 bdrms, 2 full baths, 3 season room with skylights, & stone patio all framed off with stone walls, and fenced yard. Large shed and Auxiliary Apt are a few more extra

This is a Colonial/Antique style home and features 10 total rooms, 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms, 0.75 Acres, and is currently available for $229,900.

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