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Plants that will attract wildlife . . . Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees and Birds

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Gardening to attract wildlife is easy and rewarding. You can create an abundant food supply and simultaneously build a beautiful habitat for bees, butterflies, songbirds and hummingbirds. Always try to choose as many native plants as possible and the goal is plant diversity, the more diverse the plant mass the more wildlife you will attract and support. Here is a partial list of proven bee, humming bird, butterfly and bird garden plants : Annuals: Asters, Heliotrope, Cosmos, Fuschia, Dahlias, Marigolds, Poppies, Sunflowers,       and Zinnias. Perrenials: Clematis, Crocuses, Echinacea, Black-eyed Susan, Foxglove, Honeysuckle,       Geraniums, Globe Thistle, Hollyhocks, Hyacinth, Rock Cress, Roses,Sedum, Snowdrops. Fruiting Garden Plants:       Blackberries-Cucumbers-Peppers-Pumpkins-Raspberries-Strawberries. Herbs: Bee Balm,Catnip, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Mints,       Rosemary,Sage,Thyme. ...

Questions frequently asked by Home Buyers

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How do I know what price range I can afford in a house? There are many resources on the web which will calculate your mortgage payment on a house at different lending rates, or you can call a mortgage broker and they will help you find out what you can afford. Always remember to allow for property tax, insurance and maintenance costs in figuring out what you can spend on a monthly basis for your house. Once I start working with a real estate agent, they work for me, right? Technically, an agent works for the seller unless other arrangements are made. When you first meet with an agent, they should have you sign a disclosure form, which says that they have explained this to you. Although an agent is responsible to the seller of a house, this does not mean that they will not work hard to meet your needs and help you all they can in finding the right house at the right price. What is a Buyer’s Broker? A Buyer’s Broker represents you and your interests rather than the seller...

Sudbury Market Update July 2018

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Good to be a seller under $1m, above that not so much. Buyers can ease up on the trigger, unless a new listing is kissy perfect. Gangbuster Market?  Yep. So buying or selling now more than ever you need a real estate agent at the top of their game. Call me at  978-580-1069  to talk about your needs. Have a great experience