Les Masterson, realtor.com

Les Masterson

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Boston, MA, United States

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How Much Does It Cost to Move a House? Here's How Home Raising and Relocating Work

Physically lifting a house off the ground is a herculean effort. Curious how moving a house actually works? Let's look at the cost, process, and more. → Read More

Forget Price Per Square Foot: The More Accurate Ways to Determine Your Home's Value

Price per square foot is a common way to quantify a home's value, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most accurate. There are better ways to determine value. → Read More

Popular Renovation Projects That Can Boost Your Resale Value

If you're not living in your forever home and plan to sell, these renovation projects can make a big impact on your home's worth—and lure potential buyers. → Read More

'White-Boxing' Is the Hot New Real Estate Strategy That Lets Buyers Visualize Their Dream Home

Home-staging is often used to sell a home, but on the other end of the spectrum is "white-boxing." What is this selling strategy and does it actually work? → Read More

14 Items That Will Make Moving Day Go Smoothly

Moving all your stuff from one house to the next is often grueling, so to make it as pain-free as possible, we've created a list of moving day must-haves. → Read More

What Is a Multifamily Home? Owning Many Units Can Lead to a Steady Cash Flow

Interested in how a multifamily home can pay off for you? We cover the benefits of owning this unique type of property, and how to find them in your area. → Read More

Annuals and Perennials: What's the Difference? Flower Facts You Ought to Know

What's the difference between annuals and perennials? Amateur gardeners, this one is for you! Check out these flower facts that will help your garden bloom. → Read More

How to Install Wainscoting: A DIY Project With Major Results

Looking to jazz up your walls without having to do an expensive redesign? Here's a handy guide on how to install wainscoting. → Read More

Rescreening a Porch in 6 Steps: An Easy Springtime DIY Project

Rescreening a porch can be a vital step to getting your home ready for summer. This simple step-by-step guide will take you through the process. → Read More

Installing a French Drain: Fix Your Flooding Problem With This DIY Project

If your basement floods or water pools on your patio, installing a French drain is one inexpensive way to solve the problem. → Read More

Sun Salutation: 6 Sunroom Ideas to Help You Design a Haven for Relaxation

Sunrooms are a place to relax and maybe even conjure up thoughts of vacation. Here are some ideas for designing one that works for you. → Read More

The 4 Most Common Reasons Why Your Home Insurance Company Will Drop Your Coverage

Your home insurance company may decide to not renew your policy for reasons that have never crossed your mind. → Read More

5 Common Reasons Why Property Taxes Go Up, No Matter Where You Live

Property taxes are a necessary burden, but they're even more of a headache when they go up without warning. These are some of the factors to blame. → Read More