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March Home Maintenance Tips featuring a photo of a roofline and downspout

March Maintenance Home Tips

March Madness is here and so is March Maintenance! With the fluctuation in temperatures, and lots of rain, Spring is inevitable! As homeowners, we know that this is the busiest time of year to get our homes and yards ready for the warmer months. Before you start planning that summer barbeque, your home needs some March Maintenance. Here are some home maintenance tips to keep you on track and maybe one or two that you may not have thought of.  Check that Sump Pump ...
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Do I Need A Building Permit?

Ready for some home improvements? With the winter months behind us, it's time to look at making some of those home repairs you have been thinking about.You have planned, budgeted and are ready to get started - have you considered if you need a building permit?  What is a building permit?  A building permit is permission to make changes to your home. This can be obtained through your local building department and does require a fee. Depending on the size ...
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Spring Is All About Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is just that. After all, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. If you are considering selling your home this year, curb appeal will play a big role for home buyers and your time and upkeep will pay dividends in differentiating your home from others. Stone Ridge Properties Pro Tip:  Put your home to the test. Take a ride around the neighborhood and see what stands out to you . What is it that you ...
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9 Real Estate Documents You Need To Save

It’s tax season. Buying or selling a home comes with a LOT of documentation. There are documents for every element of the transaction and then some! With tax season happening now, we thought we would take a moment to see just what documents you should hold onto. Here are 9 real estate documents you need to save.It is important to note that the IRS suggests keeping tax returns and supporting paperwork for a minimum of 3 years - this is different ...
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Why Pre-Approval is More Important than Ever in 2024 

Why Pre-Approval is More Important than Ever in 2024  If you are considering buying a home this year, finding the right mortgage product and getting pre-approval is more important than ever. Your Stone Ridge Properties agent can help!  If you need recommendations for area lenders, reach out to your Stone Ridge Properties (SRP) agent today. Most economists agree that mortgage rates will trend down quarterly in 2024, however the predictions are that they will remain around 6%. Shopping around for ...
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February home maintenance tips - image of a bedroom and blankets

February Home Maintenance

The groundhog has assured us that Spring is on the way - the temperatures and the forecast may make us feel otherwise, so why not take a few moments to take advantage of the outside temps and take care of some home maintenance inside?Once Spring arrives we turn our attention to outside home maintenance - now is the perfect time to tackle these indoor tasks to make your home more comfortable, safer and energy efficient! Start in the Bedroom Mattress ...
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2024 Spread the Love

Join the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce, along with local area businesses and Stone Ridge Properties to spread the love in the month of February!  About Spread the Love* The food pantry program at Our Neighbors’ Table provides groceries, fresh foods, and toiletries to more than 300 households from 12 cities and towns each week across 4 pantry locations, and delivers groceries and hot meals to home-bound individuals in 3 towns. Peanut butter is one of ONT's most needed items and ...
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Amesbury Winterfest 2024

 Join the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce and local area businesses for 5 fun filled days of Winterfest 2024 events!No need to let winter weather keep you inside when you can visit Amesbury and enjoy Winterfest activities for all ages.We have highlighted just a few events here - check the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce Calendar for a full listing of activities, locations and times here.   Wednesday, February 7th 7:00PM - 9:00PM Mom's Night Out - Galentine's at Children's Orchard Grab your mom ...
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January Home Maintenance Tips

Winter weather can make exterior home maintenance difficult but there is plenty you can do inside that will make a difference from energy savings to the healthier home! Check out our 3 January home maintenance tips you can easily tackle! Replace Your Air Filters If you are using a furnace to heat your home your air filters are working harder than ever for you this time of year. Now is the perfect time to replace them. There are a wide ...
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Plum Island MA Migration Stopover Point

Plum Island MA: Migration Stopover PointPlum Island is just five minutes from downtown Newburyport. There you will find charming cottages, sandy beaches, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Sandy Point State Reservation. But did you know that Plum Island is a well-known birders paradise, and the perfect place to spot and photograph wildlife?  It is!Plum Island, Massachusetts has been identified as one of the most important migration stopovers on the "Atlantic Flyway,"1 and the Joppa Flats Education Center offers ...
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