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10/12/2026

🔥 A Cozy Fireplace Can Help Sell a Home — But Is Yours Ready?

There is something special about walking into a Concord home on a crisp fall day and seeing a beautiful fireplace. Whether it’s a traditional wood-burning fireplace, a wood stove, or a historic chimney, these features contribute to the charm and character that make so many Concord homes unique.

But behind that charm, there are important maintenance considerations that homeowners shouldn’t overlook.

As real estate professionals who have spent more than two decades helping buyers and sellers throughout Concord and the surrounding communities, we’ve seen firsthand how chimney condition, fireplace maintenance, and inspection findings can affect a real estate transaction.

Our latest blog explores what homeowners should know about wood stoves, fireplaces, and chimney maintenance, especially when preparing to sell.

🏡 Are you thinking about selling your Concord home this fall or winter? A little preparation today could help prevent unexpected complications tomorrow.

Read our latest article here:

https://www.tomandjoanneteam.com/blog/wood-stove-fireplace-and-chimney-maintenance-for-concord-sellers

The Tom and Joanne Team
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Concord, Massachusetts

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10/05/2026

10/05/2026

🍂 Fall in Concord, Massachusetts is hard to beat.

From crisp walks through historic neighborhoods and conservation land to apple picking, farm visits, fall foliage, local shops, and everything that makes New England special this time of year, there’s so much to enjoy right here in our community.

As longtime Concord residents and local Realtors, we love sharing not only the homes of Concord, but also the lifestyle that makes people want to call this town home.

We put together some of our favorite ideas in our latest blog:

🍁 Best Fall Activities in Concord, MA

Read it here:
https://www.tomandjoanneteam.com/blog/best-fall-activities-in-concord

Whether you already live in Concord, are visiting for the weekend, or are considering a move to the area, fall is one of the best times to experience what makes Concord such a special place.

What’s your favorite fall tradition in Concord? 🍎🍂

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10/02/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | 95 Conant Street, Unit 214 | West Concord, MA

Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Come experience the convenience of living right in the heart of West Concord Village!

95 Conant Street, Unit 214 offers an incredible location just steps from everything that makes West Concord such a special place to call home. Walk to local restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, the West Concord MBTA commuter rail, and nearby Rideout Park — one of the village’s favorite spots for recreation and community activities.

If you’ve been looking for a home that combines the convenience of village living with easy access to outdoor space, commuting, and all that Concord has to offer, this is one you’ll want to see.

📍 95 Conant Street, Unit 214, Concord, MA
🗓 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Stop by and see what life in West Concord Village could look like!

Tom Matthews & Joanne Taranto
The Tom and Joanne Team
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

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09/30/2026

How’s the market? Great motivated sellers and buyers are coming to a deal. More importantly Tom is a parent coach along with Chris Ryan’s staff with the middle school tackle team and our home opener is tonight at 6:15 CCHS Memorial field against Melrose. Both teams are 2-0! Come cheer on the Patriots!

09/24/2026

🏡 NEW IN WEST CONCORD | 95 CONANT STREET

There is something especially meaningful about putting a FOR SALE sign in the ground right here in the community we call home.

Joanne and I are incredibly honored and grateful every time a Concord homeowner trusts us with the sale of their home. We know that selling a home is about much more than bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage. It’s about the memories made there, the next chapter ahead, and finding the right buyer to carry the home forward.

This weekend, we’re excited to welcome you to 95 Conant Street in West Concord! ❤️

📍 95 Conant Street | Concord, MA
🏡 OPEN HOUSES
Saturday | 12:00–1:30 PM
Sunday | 12:00–1:30 PM

West Concord is one of those special places that combines a true village atmosphere with everything people love about living in Concord — local shops and restaurants, the commuter rail, conservation trails, history, community and an incredible place to call home.

After more than two decades helping buyers and sellers throughout Concord and the surrounding communities, we never take the opportunity to represent a local homeowner for granted.

We are honored by the trust.
We are grateful for the referrals.
And we absolutely love selling homes in Concord. ❤️🏡

Come see us this weekend at 95 Conant Street and experience West Concord living for yourself!

Tom & Joanne
The Tom and Joanne Team
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

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09/22/2026

🏈 SHOP LOCAL. SUPPORT LOCAL. CHEER LOCAL. ❤️💛

One of the things we love most about Concord and Carlisle is the way our community shows up for one another—and this Thursday is a great opportunity to do exactly that!

Happy on Main is teaming up with Friends of Concord-Carlisle Football for a special night of shopping, community, and support for our CC Patriots.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Happy on Main, Main Street in Concord
🏈 15% of sales will be donated to Friends of CC Football

Stop by, bring a friend, do a little shopping, and help support the players and the Concord-Carlisle High School football program both on and off the field.

As local Realtors—and more importantly, as members of this community—we know that what makes Concord and Carlisle special goes far beyond the homes. It’s our schools, local businesses, families, teams, traditions, and the people who continually step up to support each other.

Thank you to Happy on Main for giving back and to everyone behind Friends of CC Football for supporting our student-athletes.

Let’s fill Happy on Main Thursday night! 🏈❤️💛

Shop local. Give local. Go Patriots!

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09/21/2026

🏡 What makes a neighborhood in Concord, MA feel quiet?

It’s a question we hear from buyers more often than you might think.

And the answer isn’t simply whether a home is on a busy road.

🌳 Mature trees and wooded buffers
🚗 Traffic patterns and road design
🌿 Proximity to conservation land
🏡 Lot size, setbacks and privacy
🚶 Access to Concord Center or West Concord Village
🚆 Distance from commuter routes and transportation
⏰ Even the time of day you visit a neighborhood

One of the things that makes living in Concord, Massachusetts so special is the variety of settings available.

You can find peaceful rural roads surrounded by woods and conservation land, established residential neighborhoods tucked away from through traffic, or homes close enough to Concord Center and West Concord Village to enjoy restaurants, shops and the commuter rail while still having a quieter residential setting.

But here’s something we always encourage buyers to remember:

You’re not just buying the house. You’re buying the location and the way that location fits your everyday life.

That’s why, after decades of helping buyers and sellers throughout Concord and the surrounding communities, Joanne and I spend so much time helping our clients understand the nuances between different neighborhoods—not just what a property looks like online.

This week on the Tom & Joanne Team blog, we take a closer look at How Neighborhood Quietness Is Evaluated in Concord and some of the things buyers should pay attention to when choosing where to live.

👇 Read this week’s blog:
https://www.tomandjoanneteam.com/blog/zgq7opx1ew17v4shnkbjyt4scty6q8

Thinking about moving to Concord, MA?

Reach out to us. We’d be happy to help you understand the different neighborhoods, villages and settings so you can find the one that feels right for you.

Tom Matthews & Joanne Taranto
The Tom & Joanne Team
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

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