Fusion Andover offers One-to-One Learning 🎓 and is Hiring; Plus, Video Tour Inside!
Andover is an Education Destination! Andover truly is an Education Destination with diverse offerings to match every type of student! Many families move here for our strong public school system. We have two public high schools — Andover High School and...
Andover has Biggest Year-to-Date Increase in Average Single-Family Home 🏡 Sold Price 💲 North-of-Boston up Route 93
Andover Average Single-Family Home Sold Price Jumps almost 14 Percent from 2019 Like everywhere in the Boston area, Andover home prices are rising. And as your Andover-based real estate advisor serving the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market, I am always...
What’s Going on in Andover in October 2020 🎃 Shopping, Dining and Real Estate Update
Downtown Andover is Open for Business Downtown Andover in October 2020 is open for business in what has become our new normal. Who could have foreseen what was about to happen to the world when I first published Big Plans for Downtown Andover in January...
North-of-Boston Home Prices are High – Want to Sell, But Concerned about The Pandemic?
Digital Technology and CDC Precautions are Key to Success It's definitely a sellers market in the Boston area. Do you want to leverage the increased equity in your home to make your next move? But have concerns about selling during COVID. You need a...
The Data Behind Why Andover Home Prices Will Rise This Fall
Thinking of selling your Andover home?This fall is a lucrative time to get your Andover home sold and I can guide you safely through the process of selling your home during the pandemic.Andover Summer 2020 Market Recap136 Andover homes sold in June through...
North Andover Real Estate Pick of The Weekend!
606 Alder Way, North Andover MA | Corner Unit Townhome! Prior to the pandemic, I regularly attended Broker Tours to stay informed on the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market. And as your buyer's agent, I am always available to preview homes and send you...
Linda Lecomte, REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Realty Andover Earns Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation Awarded by The National Association of REALTORS® Linda Lecomte, REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Realty Andover, serving the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market, has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate...
How Downtown Andover is Making It Work During COVID-19
Downtown Andover — An Integral Part of The Lifestyle Andover loves its downtown. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Downtown Andover was bustling with activity. And residents had neighborhood spots to shop and eat from morning to night. There are coffee shops...
Made in Lawrence – Unique Home Gifts from Sōl Art & Design!
Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Furniture, Functional & Fine Art I just caught up with North Andover artist Jackie Tieuli, founder of Sōl Art & Design. We met at an Andover Women in Business Networking Event, where I fell in love with her Ocean Table...
2 Ways Andover’s Royal Jewelers is Helping The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence During Covid-19
Long-Running Jewelry Store Offers Financial Support Founded in 1948, family-owned Royal Jewelers has a solid track record of offering the best designer jewelry and Swiss timepieces in New England. Today, the Royal Jewelers Main Street showroom...
4 Restaurants Announce Savor Andover Menus & What’s on The Menu in Andover Real Estate Today!
Savor Andover Restaurant Week Savor Andover Restuarnt Week is Sunday, March 22nd to Thursday, March 26th. Savor Andover Menus Four restaurants have announced their Savor Andover menus. View Menu View Menu View Menu View Menu Savor Andover Menus...
Local Artist Attends Andover Women in Business Networking, 5-Year Look Back at Andover Homes SOLD January through February, & Andover Dining Buzz!
Andover Women in Business Keep on Power NetworkingLast week Andover Women in Business changed things up. Instead of mid-morning coffee networking, they met late afternoon at Luna Rossa Ristorante. And that meant local artist Jackie Tieuli could attend.Jackie creates...
Andover Restaurant Week, Prime Rib at Dinner by Dish & More Local Buzz!
Savor Andover Restaurant Week Set for March! At the February Andover Business Meeting, Ann Ormond, Director of Business, Arts, and Culture for the Town of Andover, announced that Savor Andover Restaurant Week is set for Sunday, March 22nd to Thursday,...
Big Plans for Downtown Andover, Designer Night @ MAK & CO., The Andovers 2019 Real Estate Recap & More!
Andover Business Meeting 2020 Kickoff Last year, the Town of Andover hired Ann Ormond, Director of Business, Arts, and Culture, to promote the downtown and attract more arts and cultural events. Ann kicked off the new year with an Andover Business Meeting in Old Town...
Real Stories from The Merrimack Valley Columbia Gas Disaster & What We Can Learn from Them
Andover Resident & Tufts Student Erica Nork Seeks Your Story for Her Research I know Andover resident Erica Nork through the research she did on Abbot Academy while a student at Philips Academy. Founded in Andover in 1828, Abbot Academy was an independent boarding...
Is Valet Parking Coming to Downtown Andover? Plus, Downtown Deals!
Andover Select Board to Vote Tonight on Valet ParkingUPDATE - The Andover Select Board approved the Traffic Rules and Regulations changes to allow the valet service at their December 16th meeting.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~On the agenda for tonight's Andover Select Board...
It’s a Winter Wonderland in Downtown Andover | Lifestyle Video
Downtown Andover in December 2019 Hi, I'm Linda Lecomte with Coldwell Banker Realty Andover and I serve the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market. I hope my blog gives you a peek into the communities I serve and informs you about local real estate...
Where to Shop for Unique Home Furnishings in Andover
Andover Home Furnishing Shops to Visit NowDowntown Andover is home to some of the most unique home furnishing shops on the North Shore. This video gives you a peek at:MAK & CO | 18 Red Spring Rd Suite 103 & 45 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810Savoir...
Linda Lecomte, REALTOR® Attends SKYHOUSE Broker Tour in South Boston
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property A wonderful perk of serving the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market is attending Broker Open Houses in the city to view luxury condominiums. I recently attended one for Skyhouse — a state-of-the-art, voice-activated,...
2019 Andover Day Postponed to September 22nd
Weather Forecast Prompts Date Change for 12th Annual Andover Day Originally scheduled for this Saturday, Andover Day has been postponed to Sunday, September 22nd, due to concerns about heavy rain and wind. 2019 Andover Day Saturday | September 22nd10am to 4:30pmMain...
Andover’s MAK & CO. Offers Unique Finds for Your Home
Hi, I'm Linda Lecomte with Coldwell Banker Realty Andover and I serve the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market. I hope my blog gives you a peek into the communities I serve and informs you about local real estate today. I welcome your calls at...
North Andover’s WineConneXtion Offers Craft Beer & More!
What's in The Cooler at North Andover's Wine ConneXtion? Hi, I'm Linda Lecomte with Coldwell Banker Realty Andover and I serve the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market. I hope my blog gives you a peek into the communities I serve and informs you about local...
Waltham Open House ~ 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Under $500K!
Hi, I'm Linda Lecomte with Coldwell Banker Realty Andover and I serve the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market. I hope my blog gives you a peek into the communities I serve and informs you about local real estate today. I welcome your calls at...
Andover Biz Spotlight ~ Maid Brite Residential & Commercial Cleaning
Hi, I'm Linda Lecomte with Coldwell Banker Realty Andover and I serve the Burbs-to-Boston real estate market. I hope my blog gives you a peek into the communities I serve and informs you about local real estate today. I welcome your calls at...
Waltham Open House at Highly Desirable Bishops Forest Community
90 Bishops Forest Drive, Waltham MAOpen HouseSunday, June 23, 11:30am-1pm 90 Bishops Forest Drive is Offered at $589,900I'll be hosting an open house at 90 Bishops Forest Drive in Waltham, Massachusetts.About 90 Bishops Forest Drive90 Bishops Forest Drive...
Woman Sells Boston Condo To Live in A Camper Van
3 Ways Staging an Empty Room Helps Sell a Home
Advice from Boston-Area Home Staging Professionals Liz Larson and Jan Poulain own Perfectly Placed for You, Staging and Redesign. For close to a decade, the duo have staged empty rooms to help Boston-area homes sell more quickly and for more money. They...
What to Do When Moving a Senior to Assisted Living
North-Andover's Quentara Costa Gives Elder Care AdviceQuentara Costa, principal at North-Andover’s POWWOW, LLC, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Quentara specializes in elder care and family planning. We met at Andover's Caffé Nero, where she...
Downtown Andover’s LaRosa’s Café & Bar
City-Style Restaurant in Downtown AndoverTucked into Barnard Street in downtown Andover, LaRosa’s Café & Bar is a popular restaurant with an urban feel.During the day, the quick-style café is a great lunch spot — serving up fresh, made-to-order,...
Linda Lecomte, REALTOR® Receives e-PRO® Certification at 2018 Boston NAR Conference & Expo
Expert Services for Today's Hyper-Connected ConsumerLinda Lecomte, REALTOR® successfully completed the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) e-PRO® Certification Program at the 2018 Boston NAR Convention & Expo.2-Day Pre-Conference Event in Boston's...
Ballardvale Cafe in Andover Historic District
Andover's Historic Ballardvale DistrictTook a brisk walk through the Historic Ballardvale District in Andover yesterday. The air was refreshingly crisp after an ice-cold Thanksgiving Day. Snow crunched under my feet and a late-autumn sun cast shadows and...
Boston South End House Tour | October 20, 2018
50th Annual Boston South End House TourSince 1967, the South End Historical Society has run a annual self-guided, walking House Tour of private homes and public spaces in this historic Boston neighborhood. Dating back to 1830, the South End is the largest...
New Boutique Condominiums in Boston’s Bay Village
Pre-Construction Brokers Tour - The Marc Luxury CondosI recently donned a hard hat and sensible shoes for the pre-construction Brokers Tour of The Marc. Marketed by Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, The Marc is on Isabella Street in Bay Village. The...
What You Should Know about Taxes on Your Home Sale
Helpful Advice from North Andover's Quentara Costa, Certified Financial Planner, CFP® Quentara Costa is a Certfied Financial Planner, CFP® and principal of financial consulting firm POWWOW, LLC, based in North Andover, Massachusetts. In this video, Quentara gives...