The Fligor Report  Vol. 33 Leslye Fligor -Realtor Sr. Real Estate Specialist - SRES® M: 781.956.2352 leslye.fligor@compass.com WELLESLEY    -    WESTON    -    MARTHA'S VINEYARD Every April we celebrate Earth Month.  It is a great time to reconnect, find ways to protect our planet, and get involved. My puppy "Rugby" is celebrating by digging up the entire backyard. Please reply with any ideas to fix this behavior!   Read on for real estate updates, seasonal goings-on, my staging tip of the month, & more that I've curated just for you.   Real Estate in the News The 15 Best Places to Buy a Home in the U.S. if You Want it to Increase in Value  (Hint - Think Texas!)   For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest purchases they’ll make in their life. And for those looking for a home that will eventually increase in value, location can make a big difference, according to a recent SmartAsset study that ranked real estate markets by their growth in value over time. The study examined home prices dating back to 1997 across 400 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and ranked each based on home value growth and price stability.   Courtesy of CNBC Mark Your Calendar Celebrate Weston! May 21, Weston Town Center 10AM-4PM   Celebrate the renovation & revitalization of Weston Town Center! A ctivities for all ages to include local music entertainment, antique car displays, interactive historical exhibits, tours, food offerings, a street fair featuring local businesses, clubs, organizations, and the annual Weston High School Spring Fling on the Town Green. What a Party! Details found here. Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend May 19-22 A classic not to be missed & a reason why we love Wellesley.  Choc-a-block full of events to include movie night, dance party at the firehouse, and my dog Rugby's favorite event- the Pooch Parade.  See you there!     Schdule of events found here. Explore Wellesley’s Trails on These Guided Spring Walks   The Wellesley Trails Committee is leading a series of walks this spring including Morses Pond, Centennial Reservation and Carisbrooke Walk. The walks are free, and no registration is required. Rugby loves these walks... See dates and full details here. Wellesley Hills Rummage/Antique Sale The Place for Great Bargains   I LOVE rummage sales! Are you looking for bargains? Do you love to find unexpected treasures? Visit UU Church in Wellesley Hills on Sat., May 7th, for the biggest fundraiser in their program year.  Learn more about it here.  Leslye's Staging Tip of the Month "It's Earth Month! Spring into Action! Give Back to the Community and Recycle Goods"   Once you have organized and purged, the only question now is what to do with all that stuff. Why donate to a local charity of course!   You'll find a list of charities that come to your doorstep for pickup – and are free  in my BLOG. Click here. Market Watch "And Just Like That... it was gone!" Words from Carrie Bradshaw from Sex In the City The Power of Pre-Marketing with Compass "Coming Soon" "Leslye didn't wait for something to happen - she made it happen."   G. Fleischmann Why wait? Compass "Coming Soon" allowed me to pre-market 189 Cliff Road, Wellesley while it was being readied for sale.  I connected with thousands of agents and active buyers using  Compass.com, implemented a targeted digital & social media advertising campaign.   Result: I had an outstanding offer far above asking price within 24 hours of offficially listing the property on the MLS.   Compass Coming Soon Will: 1) Increase Exposure by listing with Compass.com 2) Generate Buzz with print, digital, and social media marketing materials designed to pique buyers' interest.  3)  Study the Market - It's the perfect time to assess pricing and gather buyer feedback without accumulating days on market.      Let's get started...     MetroWest Statistics Let's connect!  Plenty of buyers out there -  is it time for you to sell?   Leslye's Curated Lists of Outstanding Properties - All Price Points: MetroWest Outstanding Properties Fantastic Boston Condos Sampling of Martha's Vineyard Properties   Let's find what you're looking for...   MetroWest  ~  Boston  ~  Martha's Vineyard just give me a call @  781.956.2352     Leslye's clients say... "Leslye is full of creative ideas and knows what to do and what action to take to make everything happen."  – Gus Fleischmann   Follow Leslye & "Rugby" on Instagram   A referral is the best compliment.  Please share my name if you know someone who may be interested in buying, selling, or renting property in our beautiful area. Fun fact: My husband Andy played rugby @ Babson College and sons Dog & Greg were ruggers @ Syracuse University.  We love the game & luv our puppy! Do you know someone who would like to receive my monthly newsletter? Send their email address to leslye.fligor@compass.com. © Compass 2022 ¦ All Rights Reserved by Compass ¦ Made in NYC Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. Exact dimensions can be obtained by retaining the services of an architect or engineer. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.