How Are We Connected?

Butterfly mom and business owner, Maria Salomao-Schmidt, took time out of her day to speak with Patch about the importance of energy and life connections.

"How are we connected?" Maria Salomao-Schmidt, owner of Brick House Realty, co-author, and mom, regularly asks this question as she encounters people in her daily life. Born in Portugal 44 years ago, Salomao-Schmidt moved to the states at the tender age of four and began what can only be described as a journey to her soul. "I have dual citizenship," she said. " It is a gift. Growing up an immigrant, you get the gift of the old world combined with the hip American world. You live in both, but sometimes you feel you belong in neither." As Salomao-Schmidt neared her 20th birthday she knew that education and exploring her world would define her 20's and perhaps her life. "I go out and gather the information," she said. "I go through the bumps …

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Brick House Realty's 7 Sisters Report: August 2011

The monthly chart details real estate activity in Holliston and the six surrounding towns.

Brick House Realty’s 7Sister Cities Report simplifies real estate for the rest of us by giving us the basic facts of what is REALLY going on in real estate in our neighborhood, without all the hype. It shows what is on the market and what has sold in Holliston and its six surrounding towns — Sherborn, Milford, Hopkinton, Ashland, Medway and Millis. Look for it the first Monday of EVERY month so you can see how YOUR MARKET is really shifting. You will be amazed at how it shifts every month. Holliston Ashland Hopkinton Medway Milford Millis Sherborn

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The Realty Deal

Help for Fall Buyers and Sellers

Whether you're buying or selling this fall, The Realty Deal gives you some advice on what to expect from mortgage brokers and realtors.

We are now days away from the next buying/selling season. Because the fall is shorter than the busy spring season, it’s even more important to be prepared going into the process. If you plan to buy, now is the time to get your finances in place. One of the most important items on your list is the pre-approval letter, which you can get from either your bank or your mortgage person. When you are meeting with a lender you should ask the following questions: These are all important questions and a strong reputable mortgage person will be able to answer any and all of these questions for you. Once this is done, your next step will be to find the best realtor for you. Not all realtors are created equal. Just like you sat down with your mortgage …

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The Realty Deal

Make Your Home Attractive to Potential Buyers

Guest blogger Kayla Person lets you know what you can do to make your house more appealing when you're trying to sell.

The following article is written by guest glogger Kayla Person. She is a lifelong Hollistonian and a real estate agent at Brick House Realty: Last week's article discussed ways to increase curb appeal. In today’s real estate market, first impressions are everything. It is said that a buyer decides within 8-10 seconds whether or not they like a property. This means that the exterior presentation of your home can make or break a sale. It is difficult to look at one's own house in the same way that potential home buyers will, because when we become accustomed to the way something looks, it is not easy to see its faults. The best way to understand how a home buyer views your house is to take a step back and try to pretend you are a potential …

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ButterflyMoms Holding Workshop Thursday Night

The event, titled "Unlock the Secrets of Your First Three Chakras!," will run from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday at Brick House Realty.

ButterflyMoms is holding a workshop, titled "Unlock the Secrets of Your First Three Chakras!," from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday at Brick House Realty. The cost of the class is $25 at the door or just $20 if you drop off a check or pay through Paypal.

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ButterflyMoms Holding Workshop Thursday Night

The workshop, titled "Herbs and Chakras," will run from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday at Brick House Realty.

ButterflyMoms is holding its 10th workshop, titled "Herbs and Chakras," from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday at Brick House Realty. The features speaker is Paula Mark, the founder of Doe Hill Farm in Holliston. Mark is an herbal specialist who will explin her philosophy on life and how to attain one's goals. The cost of the class is $25.

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