We believe in communities. 

We believe in building communities. 

We believe that everyone deserves a community where they feel safe, supported and respected. 

It's why we are in the business of residential real estate. We understand that we have a role to play. 

We are committed to Fair Housing policies and beyond them, we also strive to foster a warm and welcoming community, which recognizes and values diversity and inclusion. This February, our office will focus on Fair Housing as a topic for agent training and consumer awareness, to ensure that we all work together towards this goal.

Thinking of heading to Cape Cod in February? There are so many wonderful ways to check it out! Take a look at this list of ideas from Realtor Kate Aikman.

• Kennedy Legacy Trail (Hyannis): Take a 1.6 mile walk through history! Visit 10 sites in any order along this self guided walking trail and uncover stories and history about the Kennedys
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The New Year is a time to refresh and reset - especially in your home. Whether buying, selling, or just re-organizing, we could all use some reminders and inspiration for home maintenance tips. It's important to know how to take care of your home now and all throughout the year. Take a look at [...]

During the weeks (months?!) where the days tend to blend together, we need bright spots. They might not be big, momentous events, but just small victories, happy connections, or just a moment of peace. But we need to see them and acknowledge them to remember that they are there. 

Here are two from my work week:

• Today, Nan and I received an email from a client that just closed on a property and was represented by one of our agents, Lynne Russo. This client had served in the military and moving was not a new process for him and his family. It’s not often that clients take time to send us an email, so it caught our eye instantly. This client wanted to make sure that we knew how impressive, tenacious and caring Lynne was throughout the entire process (which was really challenging for so many reasons that would test any agent’s skills!). Taking the time to send that note was so kind and meant so much to Lynne, but also to all of us that work with her. 
   
• Yesterday, I received a video from clients that Dara Singleton and I worked with recently. Along with the property that they purchased, these new homeowners became (ecstatic/thrilled/super excited!) adoptive parents of two goldfish. While the fish summer in a really cool whiskey-barrel-with-a-cover set up in the backyard, it was time to bring them inside for the cooler months. Our clients sent us this video to share with the sellers to let them know that their fish were loved and that they were so incredibly happy in their new home. 

(Turn sound up!)

While we are really proud of the work we do, I share these more as examples of small actions that make a difference to other people. The little things matter, big time and especially now. 

~ Karen Shanahan Garrett

A note to our awesome clients and community:

Technology that Brings Your Home to Buyers - Wherever They Are 

If you’ve been thinking about selling, only to be blind-sided by recent market instability, your instinct might be to hold off and stay put. That's understandable, but consider this: interest rates are at an all-time low and inventory remains short. As a seller, this puts you [...]

We believe in communities. We believe in building communities. We believe that everyone deserves a community where they feel safe, supported and respected. It's why we are in the business of residential real estate. We understand that we have a role to play.

We are committed to Fair Housing policies and beyond them, we also strive to foster a warm and welcoming community which recognizes and values diversity and inclusion.

It is why we stand with the Town of Winchester, The Network for Social Justice and others in supporting this Joint Statement on Police Brutality and Systemic Racism, released June 2nd: "We condemn hate crimes, police brutality, and the systemic and pervasive institutional factors that have led to the recent violence and trauma impacting communities of color across the country."

Click here to read the full statement.

Buying a Home, From Home 

You can take advantage of all-time low interest rates and do much of the home buying process from the comfort of your home. As our nation continues to deal with the threat of COVID-19, I'm offering the following services to maintain your health, safety, and peace of mind. 

Virtual Tours
I'm happy to preview homes you are interested in by offering a virtual tour. Ask questions during a live video tour or I can send you a recording. 

Email Notes, Seller Disclosures, Digital Listing Packets
Often, there are seller disclosures, notes, and digital listing packets associated with a listing that are not available to consumers. I can email you details about your top listings which you can easily view from your computer or smart phone. 

Private Showing
With regard to social distancing, we can set up a private showing to ensure no other potential buyers are viewing the home at the same time. 

With interest rates at an all-time low, it is a great time to buy. And with today's technology, much of the process can be done safely from your home. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.  

Last January, my mom and I met the wonderful and talented Theresa Johnson of Johnson Photography at my house for a photo shoot. We were marking the beginning of a new decade at BHGRE The Shanahan Group with my new partnership in the company. The announcement to the public was to be made in the early spring, but well...more important things came [...]