Kathleen Militello

REALTOR®

30 Endangered Whales Are Off Gloucester's Coast Right Now — And Time Is Running Out

30 Endangered Whales Are Off Gloucester's Coast Right Now — And Time Is Running Out

30 critically endangered North Atlantic right whales are off Gloucester's coast right now. Here's what's happening, what's at stake, and why every North Shore resident should pay attention. ...more

Things to Do on the North Shore

May 03, 20268 min read

May 2026 Real Estate: Navigating the North Shore's Two-Lane Market

May 2026 Real Estate: Navigating the North Shore's Two-Lane Market

Explore the North Shore's two-lane market this May. Learn why move-in ready homes are moving fast while fixer-uppers offer a different kind of value in 2026. ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips

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Moving to Salem MA Guide: Neighborhoods, Food & Flood Zones

Moving to Salem MA Guide: Neighborhoods, Food & Flood Zones

What to know before moving to Salem, MA, including coastal access, restaurants, flood zones, historic districts, commuter options, older homes, parking, and year-round local living. ...more

Neighborhood Guides

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What to Know Before Moving to Ipswich, MA

What to Know Before Moving to Ipswich, MA

Thinking about moving to Ipswich MA? From Crane Beach and historic homes to commuter rail access and flood zones, here is what you should know before you choose Ipswich on the North Shore. ...more

Neighborhood Guides

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Why Some North Shore MA Homes Sell Fast While Others Sit

Why Some North Shore MA Homes Sell Fast While Others Sit

Why do some homes in Salisbury, Gloucester, Beverly, Salem, and Lynn sell quickly while others sit? The answer is pricing, presentation, and knowing your local market. ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips

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The ADU Gold Rush: How the New 2025 Law Changes Your North Shore Home Value

The ADU Gold Rush: How the New 2025 Law Changes Your North Shore Home Value

Discover how the 2025 Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act lets North Shore homeowners build ADUs by-right in Essex County — and unlock 15–35% more home value. ...more

Buyer & Seller Tips

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Kathleen Militello

REALTOR®

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Kathleen Militello

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Essex, MA 01929

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