Just Listed • April 5, 2023

Home Sweet Colonial

by Joanne Domeniconi

Welcome to picture perfect 30 Edward Street. This side-entrance Colonial was built in 1927 and has been extensively renovated and improved by the current owners working with a top, local builder. Offering 3BR / 2.5BA and 2055 sqft of overall living space; this home is situated on a tidy, corner lot and surrounded by a white picket-fence and small garage. Featuring a beautiful, 2016 kitchen, open to dining room renovation the first floor also offers a light-filled living room with sunroom/office and a half bath. In 2017 the lower level was finished to add 375 sqft of media, exercise, laundry and new 3/4 bath space. In 2012, the primary bedroom was expanded to add a sunny home office with vaulting ceiling and additional closets. The home underwent extensive exterior renovations in 2019 featuring vinyl shake siding, new exterior doors with programable key lock entry, new porches, hardscape and landscape. Newer systems include gas heat, central air and landscape sprinklers. Walk-up, unfinished attic. Conveniently located close to town center, schools and transportation.

Listed by Joanne Domeniconi

$1,395,000.00

Coming Soon: Pool & Playset

by Joanne Domeniconi

*Posted with permission.

Yesterday, my clients bought this renovated farmhouse-condominium in Danvers. We searched far and wide to find the perfect combination of space, location and value to help them purchase their first home. We did well; negotiating a purchase price under asking. Our timing helped, the market was in its typical December lull when we offered.

After saving ferociously for the day when they would buy, I was delighted to share in the happy family moments when the kids picked their bedrooms and planned for a pool and playground set that will be added next spring.

As a real estate agent the job is always about helping people navigate a process that will probably take some unexpected twists and turns. Managing a diligent search, able negotiations and a smooth transaction is just the start. A good agent takes on the role of educator, coach, counselor and advocate. Developing buyer competency and confidence is key to good decision making and winning the house.

Watching these two butterfly’s dance around their new home made my heart happy. One of my truly favorite parts of this job is listening to the kids. And these kids got everything they wanted, including that pool and playset.

Thanks to my partners in this transaction: Herrick Lutts Realty Partners and Peter Lutts, Jim Brown, Loan Officer at Guaranteed Rate, Attorney Rick Carter of Carter Closings and Coldwell Banker Realty

First Home • Joanne Domeniconi Sold • Properties Sold • February 22, 2023

Home Goals and Hot Yoga

by Joanne Domeniconi

Our paths crossed last spring. A conversation that began about home goals and hot yoga led to a home-buying effort and finally the purchase of this gorgeous, new construction townhome in Acton. Congratulations D & K !

Thanks to Listing Agent, Kim Comeau of Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty, Bob Cahill at Leader Bank and Attorney David Mahlowitz for a nice, smooth transaction!

Awards • February 3, 2023

Coldwell Banker Realty – Sterling Society Award

by Joanne Domeniconi

I’m happy and honored to receive this award from Coldwell Banker for ranking in the top 16% of all CB Agents worldwide in my first full year as a REALTOR®.

My goal in 2023 is the same as it was last year; to offer outstanding service to every person who crosses my path. Thank you to my clients, colleagues, friends and family for your trust and encouragement.

Awards • January 13, 2023

Joanne Domeniconi ranks #68 out of 4000 Coldwell Banker Agents in November 2022

by Joanne Domeniconi

Just Listed • Real Estate Legend • Real Estate Stories • September 7, 2022

Newton Victorian – 129 Jewett Street

by Joanne Domeniconi

Today the family home of my husband will go to market. I’m writing this mainly to honor my mother and father-in-law and to remember the specialness of the home that they loved so much.

On December 19, 1969, Jorge and Isabel (Lela) Domeniconi bought the pictured 3-family in Newton Corner. My father-in-law was keen with numbers and saw the opportunity to live well in the giant, old home. The $38,000 price tag was a big stretch for the family and the expenses would be high, but he was betting on on Newton and solid rental income to help. He was right.

He knew that Lela would need to keep everyone together under one roof. Soon they came…more children, her parents, aunts and uncles. The whole clan lived together. Lela commanded attendance to events big, small and invented. Real hell would rain down on those who did not make it to Sunday dinner at 4pm.

The vast backyard was turned into a vegetable garden where string beans grew on 8 foot pipes connected by wire and rows and rows of produce grew abundantly from one end of the property to another. A grapevine sitting over a cement slab was started from a cutting. It grew into a huge canopy to provide shade on a summer afternoons and homemade wine in the fall.

Lela took pride in her outdoor space and especially her garden. She watered endlessly and filled every flower bed with dozens of decorative tchotchkes. Angels would bring blessings and other religious figurines would protect the family from every possible danger. There are statues of puppies, children and birds too. The garden kept her active and happy. Even when she was very frail, she could not walk past a fallen leave without picking it up.

129 Jewett Street held the Domeniconi family tight and now it’s time to let her go. Today, I will bury a statue of St Joseph, the patron saint of home and family in Lela’s garden. It is said that St Joseph will assist in selling the home quickly, easily, and profitably to buyers who are eager, honest and compliant.

No one knows who exactly started this tradition, it is said that the original intention behind burying the St. Joseph statue upside down in the dirt was to incentivize the saint to sell the home quickly in order to return him right side up.

I think Lela would like this. You can look for me in her garden with a shovel.

https://joannedomeniconi.com/listing/MA/Newton-Corner/129-Jewett-Street-02458/161010901

Joanne Domeniconi Sold • Properties Sold • Real Estate Stories • Selling tips • August 4, 2022

Before and After: A Somerville Condominium

by Joanne Domeniconi

Successfully turning a home of personal belongings into a product for marketing and selling requires vision and know-how. And experience shows that some fresh paint and good staging can help generate more interest and better end results, but it’s not guaranteed. I never take for granted the trust required of my seller clients when recommending that they invest in improvements before going to market. I understand why it makes everyone nervous.

Here is an introduction to my recently sold listing in Somerville. The Before and After pictures illustrate how this transformation happens in practice, and why it’s something to consider. I share the results we got at the end of the post.

34 Willow Ave is a 3BR 2BA Condominium just steps away from both Davis and Porter Squares

The Foyer

The foyer became bright and beautiful with the removal of personal items to show off the functionality of the built-ins and new paint. It was a small space but it really shined as prospective buyers entered.

The Entry

We decided to resurface the stairs at the front entrance. First impressions are super important and that includes things like exterior approach.

The Porch

Staging the porch helped to emphasize the unique perch for enjoying all the neighborhood activity. We punched up the paint color on the front door for a cheerful first impression.

The Lighting

Less furniture and new lighting brought a whole new vibe to the dining room. Lighting fixtures can be quite inexpensive….this was under $200 including trendy Edison bulbs.

The Bedroom

This bright yellow bedroom was painted to match other rooms on the first floor. This created nice room-to-room cohesion and flow. Removing window treatments is almost always a good decision for showing a home in the best light.

: Front BR – Before

: Front BR – After

Video Tour

The Results

We had five offers and the property was under agreement in 6 days and sold for $952,000, 15% over asking price. We spent $7915 to paint and stage the main rooms.

A shout out to No.29 Design who helped with interior staging and James Cooney my photographer at Drone Home Media, the buyers agent , Nick Reynolds of Longwood Residential Properties and my office colleagues Martha Delaney and Lynn Findlay

Call me at 617-833-8083 anytime if you have questions about how to think about improvements when selling your home.

Belmont Real Estate • Joanne Domeniconi Sold • Properties Sold • July 23, 2022

26B Harris Street, Belmont MA

by Joanne Domeniconi

Yesterday was a happy day for my sellers and the new owners of this beautiful Belmont home. These clients really crushed an exhausting and winding process with smiles and reason…beginning to end!

Many, thanks to my talented partners in this transaction. Cece Yan of Pinnacle Residential Properties, Monique Barnum at Serenity Design, Home Staging Specialists and my colleagues at Coldwell Banker Realty – Belmont Office. Great work…resulting in a $1,300,000 sale and $141,000. over asking