Monday, September 30, 2013

Big Max Rises and Gives Back to the Community

Big Max Rises and Gives Back to the Community

It was a gorgeous fall day this past Saturday in New England when, in Mansfield MA, two of my favorite things (aviation and real estate) collided.  

One doesn't normally think, aviation and real estate, like they might, say peanut butter and jelly, or horse and carriage,
unless you think,   Remax and "Big Max".   
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For those that might not know, Big Max is the name of the Remax hot air balloon.    Well, at least one of the 120 hot air balloons that float through the air bearing the Remax logo.  

This Saturday, September 28th was no different.  The venue was Mansfield MA Municipal Airport.   The airport was hosting it's annual "fly in" event and the Woman of Today's "Touch a Truck" event. 

Who hasn't as a child marveled at the sight of a big truck, or the sound of an airplane in flight?    Add to that an up close encounter with a hot air balloon, and as you could imagine the excitement on the field was electric!  

Folks lined up for a ride in Big Max and made generous donations to the Remax Executive Charitable Foundation and Mansfield Women of Today.  
  
Pilot, Chris Mooney was entertaining and patient as he helped folks understand what to expect and how to enter and exit the basket.


 

After leaving the balloon, they were able to view and check out the many fixed wing airplanes that were on the field for display.     Trucks were everywhere.   You could hear horns beeping continually as for sure, each child that entered had to sound the horn.  

The sounds and sight of planes taking off and landing, dogs on the grill, and the smell of popcorn filled the air.  

Yes.  Thanks to the efforts of King Aviation, it was a great day in Mansfield.  

A great day for an introduction for kids of all ages
 into the joys of aviation.  
 
 
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2013

A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2013



Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


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A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2014

Remembering Sept 11


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Carol-Ann Palmieri
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Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061
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A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2014

Remembering Sept 11


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Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061
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A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2014

Remembering Sept 11


Al and Cal Remax Executive Realty
Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061
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A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2014

Remembering Sept 11


Al and Cal Remax Executive Realty
Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061
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A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2014

Remembering Sept 11


Al and Cal Remax Executive Realty
Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061
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A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2014

Remembering Sept 11


Al and Cal Remax Executive Realty
Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety

Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety.

It doesn't matter if you are the Seller, Buyer (OR real estate Agent), the days leading up to the inspection will naturally causes angst for all involved.    

The home inspection contingency is a key component in your MA offer to purchase.  
It gives the buyer the right to inspect the home prior to entering into the purchase and sales agreement (at which point they will be putting a larger sum of cash in earnest money deposit),  and the right to back out of the transaction if the home inspection turns up  major structural or mechanical or unforeseen defects that would effect the buyers decision into moving forward with the purchase.Home inspection anxiety

What happens when the home inspection doesn't turn out how you planned?   
  • The Buyer can be released from the transaction.
  • The Buyer and Seller can renegotate the price and/or terms of the agreement.
  • The Seller can fix the problem.
  • The Buyer can elect to do nothing and continue on with the home sale.

Tips for Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety.

If you are a Buyer. 
Once you have identified the "right" home, take the time to really look around.  Not just at the decor and furnishings.   Ask questions.    Recognize that there is no "perfect" home.    Do not expect a perfect home inspection.   It just won't happen.   Be ready to identify what is really important to you and what is just part of owning a home.

If you are the Seller. 
Have an open mind to the fact that the home inspection may turn up something you didn't anticipate and don't take offense.  Anticipate as much as possible and disclose or fix prior to inspection.   Make sure there is access to areas that need to be looked at.  This will eliminate the "can't see" and therefore unknown.   Unknowns always set up red flags in buyers minds and why do that when there is no issue?   If you have had your work done, have the paperwork readily available to share. 

The "Sellers Description of Property" is a good tool in eliminating some of the unknown that comes with each and every home.    Here is the Sellers chance to let the buyer know what improvements have been made to the home and to disclose anything that they buyer would need to know.   The more the buyer knows up front the less likely they will be surprised and caught off guard with during the inspection.   

Looking to Buy, Sell, Rent or Invest?
Put my 25 years of experience to work for you!
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Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
Remax Executive Realty


508-494-9061