As much as you love your home, there will come a time when you start wondering whether or not you should sell and move on. Putting your home on the market can be a scary prospect—you'll probably have a lot of questions about what that process looks like. But before you dive in, answer one bigger question first: Is it the right time [...]

Before you know it, winter snow will start to melt, and warm sunshine will be on the horizon. Gray skies will turn blue, and flowers will begin to bloom in your garden. It's time to get ready for spring weather and plan some backyard improvements for your home so you can enjoy [...]

Bryan:

Hello and welcome back to Change and the Market, your weekly look at the changing real estate market. I'm your host, Bryan, joined as always by our resident real estate expert, Chris Masiello. Chris, how are you doing [...]

You've officially closed on your new home – how exciting! Now what? Post-closing, aside from planning for the big move, there is a short list of things you don't want to forget to do when you get [...]

In Northern New England, there's never a bad time to be outdoors. Time to put away the skis and snowboards and bring out the bikes and kayaks. Our real estate agents can't wait to be out in the warmer temperatures of spring, enjoying these wonderful spots for outdoor activities around Northern New England.

• Morningside Flight Park - 357 Morningside Ln., Charlestown, NH 03603
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For another consecutive year, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group has received recognition for outstanding performance in 2022.

If you've been thinking about buying a home, you probably have some idea of what you want—an island kitchen, a big backyard, a finished basement. Scrolling through the perfectly staged pictures in online listings can fuel your dreams, but your home-buying journey truly begins once you get pre-approved for a home [...]

In the United States, you rarely hear the word "lobster" without "Maine" preceding it. When our real estate agents are craving this iconic seafood, they head to these great restaurants around Bar Harbor.

• Stewman's Lobster Pound - 35 West St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609
  It may sound like a unit of measure, but Stewman's Lobster Pound is named for
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Erin McLaughlin has recently been appointed Regional Sales Director at the Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group Concord and Meredith offices, two of their 35 offices in Northern New England.

When beginning a new home project, hiring an experienced contractor is one of the most important components to ensure you're happy with the results. Our real estate agents suggest asking the following questions when hiring a contractor to make sure potential candidates are the right fit for the job.

1. Do You Have a Contracting
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