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Aside from providing the latest details on Taylor Swift’s new album, Twitter and other forms of social media can be extremely useful when it comes to keeping tabs on the latest real estate news. Whether you’re hungry for foreclosures and short sales, information on recent tax credits, or tips on how to stage your home for a sale, these are the 10 best social media sources for real estate search.

Growth spurt... or Goliath?

1. Economix.Blogs.NYTimes.com

With contributors that include esteemed economics professors from MIT, Harvard University, and Princeton, the New York Times Economix blog helps readers understand the real impact of laws and market fluctuations that are relevant to the housing market. Recent blog posts discuss the impact (or lack thereof) of last year’s home buyer tax credit and the lasting effects of kindergarten education on a student’s life.

2. Twitter.com/Agentopolis

The best source for real estate lifestyle articles that aren’t focused on a specific region. Agentopolis combs through a variety of sources, posting about articles such as 10 Best Cities for Working Women with Kids and Hidden Costs of a First Home.

Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts

3. The Cambridge Real Estate Blog

Harvard graduate and Cambridge real estate agent Charles Cherney tells readers what they can expect from the home buying process, how to find their dream home on Day 1, and when they can expect their home to sell in the Cambridge real estate market. Charles also regularly posts in-depth spotlights on Cambridge neighborhoods and properties.

4. Trulia.com/Voices

These message boards are great to browse through for real estate discussions. Post your own question, general or specific, for free advice from experienced real estate agents located in almost every region in the country.

5. YouTube.com

Another great source for real estate video tours. Check out this Cambridge real estate channel for video tours through the latest Cambridge MA listings.

A screenshot of WellcomeMat.com

6. WellcomeMat.com

A real estate video tour website featuring properties listed by 18,000 real estate agents across the US. Particularly useful for luxury properties in metropolitan areas. A good way to establish a connection with an experienced real estate agent.

7. Zillow.com/Advice

Similar concept to the Trulia message boards; another great source for free expert real estate advice.

8. LinkedIn.com

Any real estate agent that’s not on LinkedIn isn’t worth doing business with. Connect with a real estate agent you are interested in working with, read recommendations from clients or colleagues, find out if your agent has any certifications or designations that are important to you.

9. ConsumerBoomer.com

Even though it’s a blog that’s written for Baby Boomers, there’s a wealth of helpful financial information here that’s helpful for any generation. And though it’s not completely dedicated to real estate, articles include Affordable Vacation Homes and How to Get the Best Deal on Mortgages.

10. Twitter.com/EnergizedSeller

For home selling and staging tips, ask Dan Eason. Visit his website for more tips and tricks at EnergizedSeller.com

Did we miss something? Tell us your favorite social media source for real estate!

On his Cambridge real estate blog, real estate agent Charles Cherney noted the importance of the outer and inner appearance of a home that’s on the market.

“I was struck on my visits today by by how much appearance matters. One condo I looked at is very nice – but you almost wouldn’t know it. The place needs a good cleaning and would really benefit from having someone give some thought to its presentation…”

An example of a staged bathroom

An experienced Realtor or a professional home stager can bring  a valuable, new perspective to the home selling process. A furniture arrangement that has suited a family’s needs for years may not fully compliment a space in the way that it should; for instance, cluttered furniture may make a space feel smaller than it actually is. In addition to finding an experienced Realtor with a talent for staging, here are some tips that any homeowner can follow to create a blank canvas from his or her property.

• Clear off countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms; remove smaller kitchen appliances such as toaster ovens and blenders from the countertops
• Clear the fridge door
• Re-organize closets. The Container Store and Ikea sell inexpensive storage boxes and hanging bags
• Hang curtains 4-6 inches higher and wider than the window to make the room look bigger
• Rent a storage unit for extra clutter that can’t be stored in your home
• Hire a professional to clean your home. It costs under $100 to have a four-bedroom, 2500 square foot home cleaned.
• Before each showing, boil cinnamon sticks or bake cookies
• Have a professional pressure-clean the exterior of your home — it’s amazing how sparkling the outside of a home can look when it’s freed from years of crud! You can also rent the equipment from a hardware store for $50-$75 for the day.
• Mow the lawn, lay down mulch if necessary
• Replace the mailbox and house numbers if they’ve taken a beating over the years

Real estate agent Charles Cherney’s passion for Cambridge MA real estate, for architecture, and most importantly, for other people, make him an ideal residential real estate agent for Cambridge, MA properties. Visit his Cambridge real estate website and Cambridge Real Estate Blog for helpful real estate tips, detailed blogs about neighborhoods and listings in Cambridge, video tours of Cambridge real estate listings, and more.

Even Mary Poppins needs a night on the town to let loose every once in awhile.

A top network of public schools and frequent family-oriented events and festivals have long established the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts as a great place to raise a family. And if you’re looking for real estate in Cambridge, you already know this. Something you may not know is that Cambridge is also a playground for adults as well. Here are a few local favorites which you should check out after a busy day of house-hunting.

Middlesex Lounge

Middlesex Lounge
315 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA
Weekend nights here have been compared “rush hour on the T with a DJ in the corner.” But don’t let that deter you; the place is crowded because of its awesome music, unique cocktails and interesting mix of people who just want to get down on the dance floor.

Summer Shack
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge MA
If you’re looking for a casual atmosphere to get serious with seafood, Summer Shack is the best place to go. There’s also a sports bar where you can choose from a wide selection of beers on tap.

The Middle East Restaurant

The Middle East
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
If a band has made it big on the underground music scene, The Middle East is where you can find them playing in Boston. Within the club are two large music venues and two restaurants, and of course, multiple bars. It’s highly recommended that you try the amazing shish kebabs and falafel at the Middle East Restaurant prior to cutting loose at an equally amazing rock show.

Atwood’s Tavern
877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
The best of all worlds — good beer, good food, and good live music. Most people go to Atwood’s for its extensive beer selection including local and regional brews, and they tend to stick around for the live music and laid-back atmosphere.

For expert advice and help navigating the neighborhoods of Cambridge real estate, call on Charles Cherney, a top real estate agent and Cambridge resident who will help you find the right home for you and your family.

Flickr is the best place on the web to visually explore towns, cities, and neighborhoods — for example, you can now find photos of Cambridge real estate and its notable places on Flickr.com. Click the photo below to be taken directly to the Cambridge real estate Flickr Photostream.

Harvard Square

Notable Cambridge real estate agent Charles Cherney is the photographer behind the Cambridge real estate Photostream on Flickr, where you can find photos of places in Cambridge such as Harvard Square (seen above), the Charles River, lush gardens, and interior shots of homes for sale in Cambridge.

Visit Cambridge MA real estate on Flickr today — and don’t forget to add real estate agent Charles Cherney as a contact to find out when he posts photos of new homes for sale!

Searching for Cambridge real estate just became easier with the launch of The Cambridge Real Estate Blog, written by Cambridge real estate agent Charles Cherney. Check in daily at TheCambridgeRealEstateBlog.com to find fresh content on new listings in Cambridge real estate, Cambridge neighborhoods, tips for buying and selling Cambridge real estate, and more!

Click here to be taken to The Cambridge Real Estate Blog

The Cambridge Real Estate Blog is also the home base for several different interactive outlets for exploring Cambridge real estate. Click on the social media icons on the right side of the blog to explore Cambridge real estate on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr. Another unique feature of The Cambridge Real Estate Blog is the “Search for Properties” button located directly above the social media icons. Click the button to instantly search thousands of Cambridge real estate listings.

Don’t forget to bookmark The Cambridge Real Estate Blog to keep tabs on the latest in Cambridge real estate!

As a pioneer in green efforts, it’s no surprise that Cambridge, MA is the site of a private initiative to launch full-scale production of a “clean” fossil fuel substitute. The Boston Globe reported today that Cambridge-based company Joule Unlimited Inc. has acquired $30 million in venture capital to begin production in Cambridge, MA.

Green Collar Jobs in Cambridge

The company hopes to double its workforce within the next year, which is great news for Cambridge home-sellers looking to sell Cambridge real estate. In addition to these jobs, the city of Cambridge recently launched a green jobs initiative where Cambridge residents can receive job training through the Energy Efficiency Technician Apprenticeship Program, beginning this month. Participants will also receive job placement assistance, computer training, vocational ESOL, and math and workforce preparedness training. In the current state of the economy, it’s wonderful to see a city taking the initiative to create jobs for its residents, with the added advantage of contributing to the clean energy industry.

For more information about the city of Cambridge and the most current Cambridge real estate listings, visit the Cambridge Real Estate website.  Charles Cherney is an excellent Cambridge real estate agent who is passionate about providing people with helpful information about his home city. Stop by his website today to browse the Cambridge MLS listings and to contact him for further information.

Now you can connect to Cambridge Real Estate on Facebook!

The Cambridge Real Estate Facebook page is brought to you by top Cambridge real estate agent Charles Cherney of Hammond Real Estate. There you can find high-quality photos of the newest Cambridge real estate listings paired with detailed descriptions.

Cambridge Real Estate on Facebook

Become a fan of Cambridge Real Estate on Facebook to be the first to know about the newest Cambridge MLS listings!

One of the top Cambridge real estate agents is now on Twitter! Follow Charles Cherney on Twitter to receive daily Tweets about new homes for sale in Cambridge!

Charles Cherney is one of the top real estate agents in Cambridge because he is passionate about assisting buyers and sellers of homes in Cambridge. He is constantly seeking new ways to find his clients exactly what they’re looking for by Tweeting about new homes on the market, uploading video tours of homes for sale in Cambridge to Youtube, and keeping in contact with his clients and colleagues on LinkedIn. Below are helpful links to Charles Cherney’s other social networking accounts.

• Visit and Subscribe to the Cambridge for Sale Channel on Youtube
• Connect with Charles Cherney on LinkedIn

There’s no better time to explore Cambridge real estate than during Restaurant Week in Boston. From March 14th to 19th and March 21st to 26th, over 200 restaurants in Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods gear up to offer three-course lunches for $20 and three-course dinners for $33. Clear your schedule for the week, book a couple of relaxing nights at The Charles Hotel, and take your taste buds on an exciting adventure in Cambridge!

Chez Henri, Rialto, and Henrietta’s Table are just a few critically praised restaurants in Cambridge that are offering mouth-watering meals for Restaurant Week. Upstairs on the Square is located in Harvard Square and is a fun place to take kids because of its rosy decor. By visiting, you’ll soon find out that getting from place to place in Cambridge is half the fun of living there! If you’re travelling with your family, using the subway is a fun, safe, and easy way to visit landmarks in Cambridge and Boston.

Take a look at the full list of restaurants in Cambridge that are participating in Restaurant Week. For advice on relocating to Cambridge, Charles Cherney is an excellent Cambridge real estate agent who is passionate about providing people with helpful information about his beloved city of residence. Stop by his website today to browse the Cambridge MLS listings and to contact him for further information.

Thanks to top Cambridge real estate agent Charles Cherney of Hammond Real Estate, several homes in Cambridge can now be explored on YouTube! By visiting the Cambridge For Sale Channel on YouTube, you can watch Charles Cherney’s videos of properties in Cambridge MA. Click the yellow “Subscribe” button to receive notifications when Charles uploads new videos.

How to get to the Cambridge For Sale Channel on YouTube:

www.CambridgeVideos.com

www.CambridgeChannel.com

www.CambridgeForSaleChannel.com

www.YouTube.com/CambridgeForSale

To learn about all the active MLS real estate listings in Cambridge, visit www.CharlesCherney.com and log in as a new visitor on the home page.