Jay's Blog

Newbury, with a population of less than 7,000 on 26 square miles, is ideal for those who want quiet and seclusion.  Plum Island in Newbury offers miles of unspoiled beaches.Set along the Merrimack River, West Newbury is also a sparsely populated town which has maintained a tranquil and rural atmo...

Newburyport is situated along the Merrimack river and has been the home of many influential American leaders.  today the city remains economically healthy due to a picturesque downtown area featuring museums, restaurants, theater and specialty shops.Newburyport's High Street is a true showplace o...

What if you bought a home because you fell in love with it? And what if, the day after you moved in, you noticed that the nearest grocery store was twelve miles away, the nearest school was halfway up a mountain, and that 325 small children tramped through your yard each day on the way up the mou...

The North Shore is a unique area, one that we who live here treasure and those who visit thrill to discover. Linda and I have made the region our home and never tire of new discoveries - by boat or by car, on bike or on foot. Historically, culturally, and recreationally, the North Shore is like n...

Lake Cochichewick and rolling hills dominate the charming community of North Andover, located 35-45 minutes north of Boston, just off I-495.  Atlantic beaches, the New Hampshire mountains, and Greater Boston's cultural centers are just a short distance away.Housing opportunities abound in nearly ...

In January, I wrote a blog entitled "Knowing Exactly When the Market will Change" that received many comments, replies and supportive feedback. In that blog, I stated that as soon as we have 3 consecutive months when more inventory is going off (under contract) than is coming on (new listings) we...

Situated at the tip of Cape Ann, the picturesque harbor town of Rockport is a mecca for visitors.  Another Cape Ann magnet for artists, Rockport maintains a very active arts association and is home to a number of outstanding studios and galleries.Bearskin Neck draws large crowds to its variety of...

Dubbed the yachting capital of Massachusetts, Marblehead is one ot the most picturesque seafront towns in the state.  This affluent sailing community is a happy mix of old and new buildings, charming cottages and Federalist-style homes.  Beautiful mansions can be found in the Marblehead Neck sect...

Essex successfully combines tourism, farming and bustling seaside activities in a pleasing village atmosphere.  This unique blend of agricultural activity and open fields with charming antique shops and shoreline beauty attracts many visitors.The smallest of the North Shore residential havens, Es...

Danvers is a quiet residential community of rolling hills and pine forests, yet it is also close to major highways and shopping centers.  Education is of prime importance and the town provides a scholarship fund, comprehensive summer school and adult education programs.Danvers' attractive neighbo...