Tom and Joanne Team- Tom Matthews & Joanne Taranto

10/19/2026

🏡 In Concord, MA, the land beneath your home can be just as important as the home itself!

When buying a home, it’s easy to focus on the kitchen, floor plan, and finishes. But what about the land the home sits on?

In Concord, understanding the soil, terrain, drainage, and wetlands can make a significant difference in how you enjoy your property today and what you can do with it tomorrow.

🌳 Is the backyard truly usable?

💧 Could wetlands or drainage affect future improvements?

🏡 Does the terrain support your plans for an addition, pool, or outdoor living space?

🌱 What should buyers understand about soil conditions and septic systems?

With more than two decades of helping buyers and sellers throughout Concord and the surrounding communities, we’ve learned that evaluating a property means looking well beyond the four walls of the home.

Our latest Monday blog explores what Concord buyers should consider when evaluating land, soil, and terrain—and why these details matter before making an offer.

📖 Read this week’s blog:
https://www.tomandjoanneteam.com/blog/how-concord-buyers-evaluate-land-soil-and-terrain

At The Tom and Joanne Team, we believe informed buyers make better decisions. Our goal is to help you understand not just what you’re buying, but the opportunities and limitations that come with it.

Because the right home starts with understanding the land beneath it.

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10/13/2026

🏡 ANOTHER ACTON SUCCESS STORY! $60,000 OVER ASKING!

18 homes SOLD in Acton, MA over the past 24 months. 2 more under agreement. And behind every one of those transactions is a story of trust, strategy, relationships, and results.

We are thrilled to announce the successful sale of 2 Sutton Place in Acton, Massachusetts, which just closed for $1,310,000 — an incredible $60,000 OVER the asking price!

This was no ordinary property. With its unique design, private setting, and distinctive features, it required a thoughtful marketing strategy, an understanding of the local market, and the ability to connect the right buyers with the right home.

18 CLOSED SALES. 2 PENDING. ONE COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.

Our success in Acton isn’t measured by transactions alone. It’s measured by the confidence our clients place in us, the relationships we build, and the results we deliver.

With more than two decades of experience helping buyers and sellers navigate the Acton and surrounding real estate markets, we understand that every property has a story — and every seller deserves a strategy tailored to their home.

Whether it’s a classic Colonial, a contemporary home, a condominium, or a truly unique property, our approach combines local knowledge, professional marketing, strategic pricing, and hands-on guidance from beginning to end.

We are incredibly grateful to the families who continue to trust The Tom & Joanne Team with one of life’s most important financial decisions.

Thinking about selling your home in Acton, MA?

The difference between listing a home and successfully selling it often comes down to the experience, preparation, and strategy behind the sale.

Let’s talk about what your home could be worth in today’s market and how we can position it for success.

📞 The Tom & Joanne Team | 781-795-0502
🌐 www.TomandJoanneTeam.com
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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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