Byron R. Ford, Jr. Realtor®, CBR, CNHS' Blog

Posted on 03/15/2021

The Importance of Good Quality Real Estate Photos

There's a misconception many home sellers have that may be causing them to miss out on opportunities to have their house sell more quickly. Perhaps you're among them. If you believe your home does not need to be staged, neatly organized, and thoroughly cleaned well in advance of the first scheduled showing, then you're overlooking one crucial step in...

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Posted on 03/08/2021

Can an Outdoor Kitchen Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers?

Photo by toddpharistx via Pixabay Today's home buyers are looking for ways to maximize their space and their enjoyment of that space. While having friends and family over to enjoy a meal out on the patio or a backyard BBQ has long been a favorite way of spending time with loved ones, it's frequently left the hosts separated...

Posted on 03/01/2021

What Should You Do If You Suspect Identity Theft

Photo by Brian A Jackson via Shutterstock Identity theft is an issue that has become more common since the digital age has bristled and bloomed. Many people are victims of phishing scams – an online predator steals your identity by impersonating a respectable institution and takes your sensitive information, financial information being stolen from non-secured sites, hacking or...

Posted on 02/22/2021

Home Features - What Buyers Want

Photo by alvinmatt via Pixabay What homeowner doesn’t want to maximize overall home value when the time comes to sell? In order to sell your house faster and for more money, it's important to have a firm understanding of the specific housing features that matter the most to prospective buyers. Well-Established Property Value Boosters If you’ve ever considered...

Posted on 02/19/2021

New Bedford, MA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view New Bedford, MA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/15/2021

3 Ways to Save on a Home Loan

Image by Andreas Breitling from Pixabay The vast majority of homebuyers need a mortgage in order to purchase a house, and mortgages come with significant costs because they’re such sizeable loans. While there’s no way to avoid all of the costs associated with a mortgage, there are ways to save on your home mortgage. Here are three things...

Posted on 03/09/2021

Video Tour - 176 Pine View Terrace, Wareham, MA 02576

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to get into this very desirable 55+ community. This well-maintained manufactured home has 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths and spacious eat-in kitchen. Furnace just serviced, new floors & toilets. The community offers an association pool, clubhouse and recreational facilities. Conveniently located close to Wareham Crossing Mall, Rosebrook Medical Center, shopping, many restaurants and easy access to Routes 195, 495, 28 & 6. No...

Posted on 03/09/2021

176 Pine View Terrace, Wareham, MA 02576 is now new to the market!

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to get into this very desirable 55+ community. This well-maintained manufactured home has 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths and spacious eat-in kitchen. Furnace just serviced, new floors & toilets. The community offers an association pool, clubhouse and recreational facilities. Conveniently located close to Wareham Crossing Mall, Rosebrook Medical Center, shopping, many restaurants and easy access to Routes 195, 495, 28 & 6. No...

Posted on 02/26/2021

Another Property Sold - 446 Slocum Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747

Very spacious 4-bedroom home offers a second kitchen for an in-law potential. Newly refinished hardwood floors, new roof and new vinyl siding. Nice size fenced in yard for back yard privacy. Great North Dartmouth location close to Buttonwood Park, Dartmouth Mall, area shopping and dining. Short ride to beautiful town...

Posted on 02/13/2021

Another Property Sold - 19 Pinette St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Don’t miss this charming two-bedroom cottage with a full walk up attic for easy expansion. Home features two very large bedrooms, a spacious living room/dining room with beautiful brick fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Bathroom has tiled floor and doubles as a laundry room. Spacious kitchen with solid maple upgraded cabinets and an 8'x10' very functional pantry as a real bonus. This home also offers an oversized one car garage, driveway for several cars, nice deck and decent size back yard. Located very near Buttonwood Park and zoo. Very convenient to Routes 6, 140, I-195 and area shopping and...

Posted on 02/11/2021

Video Tour - 412 Cedar St., New Bedford, MA 02740

Very nice spacious 3 family home with off street parking for 4 cars.1st and 2nd floor have very large living rooms, dining rooms and three nice sized bedrooms. 3rd floor is adorable with living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms. Central gas heat on 1st and 2nd floors. Space heater on 3rd floor. Low maintenance vinyl exterior and many replacement windows. Very nice wooden deck and fenced in yard. Will not pass FHA. FIRST SHOWINGS AT OPEN HOUSE 2/13/2021 SAT...

Posted on 02/11/2021

412 Cedar St., New Bedford, MA 02740 is now new to the market!

Very nice spacious 3 family home with off street parking for 4 cars.1st and 2nd floor have very large living rooms, dining rooms and three nice sized bedrooms. 3rd floor is adorable with living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms. Central gas heat on 1st and 2nd floors. Space heater on 3rd floor. Low maintenance vinyl exterior and many replacement windows. Very nice wooden deck and fenced in yard. Will not pass FHA. FIRST SHOWINGS AT OPEN HOUSE 2/13/2021 SAT...