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About Lorraine Gately
Lorraine has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1994. She was born, raised and currently resides in Melrose. Over the years Lorraine has worked with all types of buyers and sellers, from" 1st timers" to "downsizers" and has gained invaluable experience with each individual sale. In 2013 she completed SRES Designation which has given her a new special set of personal skills and knowledge when working with seniors and has developed a deeper understanding of seniors' needs and the unique issues they face when buying or selling a home. In addition to her license in Real Estate, she's holds a B.S. in Psychology and Sociology. She has two children, John a 2007 graduate of Melrose High School, and Melissa, a 2010 graduate of Melrose High School. Throughout the years, she has been a board member of the Winthrop School PTO, a Junior Achievement volunteer, an Adopt -a -Site volunteer, and is currently a board member of Melrose Sharing and Caring. Her extensive community involvement along with her experience of being a lifelong resident give her great insight and knowledge about what Melrose and the surrounding communities have to offer.
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Appraiser
So, after you discovered what a Home Appraisal is, you want to know more about the person responsible for it: the famous Appraiser.Good for you!The Appraiser is a certified individual with the education and experience necessary to professionally evaluate a property regarding its real estate mar ...
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Digital Trends That Revolutionized The Real Estate Industry
Of all the inventions that changed the real estate game, none have changed it as profoundly and irreversibly as the internet. This technology opened up a world of new possibilities and opportunities for real estate professionals working at every level in the field of real estate. From the lowliest copy room workers to the moguls and brokers at the very top of the ...
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Homebuyer - Realtor Relationship In A Period Defined By COVID
At the beginning of 2020, a pandemic swept across the globe. The coronavirus or SARS CoV-2 became public enemy number one due to its unpredictability in spreading and affecting human health. Specialists soon discovered the exponential damage it can exert causing respiratory tract infections, from mild to lethal. As a result of the virus, a series of protective ...
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House Hunting Goes Digital In 2021
As you are already aware, the global pandemic kicked in 2020 inconsiderately switching up the rules of the game. An unwelcome guest, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), proved to be a tough opponent. As a result, governments were obliged to implement similar responses in the form of severe restrictions, namely lockdowns, the principle of social distancing, and even tighter health ...
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The Idyllic Suburbs Vs. Vibrant Downtowns
Where is it better to live? Where is living more cost-effective? Where will I have to say hello to everyone I meet? Should I remain in New York City or better move to Jericho 29 miles away? Let our real estate agents help you decide! There are many reasons, pro, and con, for both living in the suburbs or the city. Besides the apparent financial aspects, there is an ...
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Cryptocurrency-Friendly Realtors
For decades, the world of finance was an oblique, inaccessible sphere that only those with the proper education and preparation could hope to break into. Hedge funds and investment firms reigned supreme, firmly holding a monopoly on everything even tangentially related to the industry of making money by spending money. This was an era defined by elitist financial ...
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