David Hayes' Blog

Posted on 12/18/2024

Throw a great outdoor dinner party on a budget

If you want to throw an outdoor dinner party without...

Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor Dining

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Posted on 12/11/2024

This Italian Pasta Salad Is a Potluck Classic

Pasta salad is an old standby regarding potluck recipes. Most recipes take less than an hour to make and involve inexpensive ingredients you might already have in your kitchen. However, since pasta salad is such a diverse dish, there is an overwhelming amount of different recipes available. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a simple...

Gatherings

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Posted on 12/04/2024

Reflected ceiling plans: A starter guide

From top to bottom, our homes are filled with small...

Reflected Ceiling Plans

Building

Posted on 11/27/2024

What does it mean when an offer is contingent?

In real estate transactions, it’s vital that all parties...

Posted on 11/20/2024

Home improvement loans with bad credit: A quick guide to your options

A good credit score is a basic requirement for...

Posted on 11/13/2024

Exploring the benefits of simple houses

Whether you’re building or buying, there are many benefits...

Posted on 12/19/2024

Another Property Sold - 168-168a Main St, Medford, MA 02155

This spacious Philly-style 2-family home, situated in a prime location, has been meticulously maintained by the same family for nearly 70 years! Each unit spans two levels. U:1 features a living rm, dining rm, kit & two bedrms on the first level w/a lg bedrm on the second level. U:2 has a living rm, dining rm, kit & bedrm on the main level, plus two bedrms & a large unfinished attic on the second level, ready for your creative touch. Both units boast large eat-in kitchens, separate systems, vinyl tilt-in windows, enclosed rear porches, mostly hardwood flrs & tall ceilings. The property also has vinyl siding, a lg yard, gas...

Posted on 12/06/2024

Another Property Rented - 22 Ninth St 705, Medford, MA 02155

NO FEE! Commuters Dream! This freshly painted 7th-floor condo at The Red Hot Wellington offers 2beds,2baths nearly 1200 sq ft w/stunning tree-top views! Kitchen boasts stainless appliances, pantry w/lg peninsula, recessed lighting, ample cabinetry. Split floor plan w/one bed/bath on one side; 2nd bed/bath on other.Perfect for privacy! Dining rm has wood flrs w/new carpets in living rm. In-Unit washer/dryer, AC,walk-in closet w/multiple additional in-unit custom closets, newer bedroom windows, lg double size basement storage.Walk to the Orange Line Train,Mystic River Reservation & Marina,Station Landing & the vibrant &...

Posted on 12/06/2024

28 Ninth St 704, Medford, MA 02155 is now new to the market!

Bright & sunny, East-facing unit w/stunning tree-top & Boston skyline views! Kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances & an under-mount sink. The baths have been updated & the unit boasts a brand new HVAC system(11/2024), updated bedroom windows & electric panel, rec'd lights, laminate floors. It also includes an in-unit washer/dryer, walk-in closet, AC & large 14'x6' balcony.The living/dining room combo is perfect for entertaining! Conveniently located, it's a short walk to the Orange Line train,Mystic River Reservation & Marina,Station Landing & the vibrant Assembly Row which offers a...

Posted on 12/01/2024

22 Ninth St 705, Medford, MA 02155 now has a new price of $2,800!

NO FEE! Commuters Dream! This freshly painted 7th-floor condo at The Red Hot Wellington offers 2beds,2baths nearly 1200 sq ft w/stunning tree-top views! Kitchen boasts stainless appliances, pantry w/lg peninsula, recessed lighting, ample cabinetry. Split floor plan w/one bed/bath on one side; 2nd bed/bath on other.Perfect for privacy! Dining rm has wood flrs w/new carpets in living rm. In-Unit washer/dryer, AC,walk-in closet w/multiple additional in-unit custom closets, newer bedroom windows, lg double size basement storage.Walk to the Orange Line Train,Mystic River Reservation & Marina,Station Landing & the vibrant &...

Posted on 11/28/2024

Another Property Sold - 37 Kingston St, Somerville, MA 02144

Just steps away from the heart of Davis Square, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods! This charming 8 room, 5 bed, 1.5 bath home, built in 1886, is nestled on a picturesque residential side street surrounded by high-end homes. It features a 2-car detached garage w/additional parking for 3 cars, a rear yard & abuts the Bike Path. While the property needs some updating, it boasts solid construction w/vinyl siding, hardwood floors hidden beneath the carpets on the first floor, bay windows & nearly 9-foot ceilings on both the 1st & 2nd floors.Additional highlights include a wood-burning fireplace, replacement windows, Burnham...

Posted on 11/23/2024

Another Property Sold - 22 Ninth St 207, Medford, MA 02155

Freshly painted, this renovated corner unit at The Red Hot Wellington Condo features an open floor plan w/2 beds, 2 baths, spanning nearly 1,200 sq ft.The stunning kitchen boasts a large, much desired window, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, modern backsplash & ample cabinetry. Gleaming bamboo floors throughout, new granite baths, an updated electric panel & hot water tank, w/replacement HVAC compressor. The living/dining room combo is ideal for entertaining! Conveniently located, walk to the Orange Line Train,Mystic River Reservation & Marina,Station Landing & the vibrant Assembly Row, which...