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By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 10
Now that we're into August I decided to show the July SOLD statistics for our little New England town of Georgetown, Massachusetts. The market is still strong driven by high demand and low inventory. Included in the numbers are Single Family, Multi-Family, Condos, and Land. As you'll see there we...

By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor with Century 21
(Century 21)
Comments 0
Real Estate in Boston by Century 21 Affiliated Agent Michael MahoneyGreater Boston Real Estate Update by Realtor Michael Mahoney I do hope this finds you and your family well, healthy and gainfully employed. I know it's challenging for a lot of people. If I can help you personally, please feel fr...

By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor with Century 21
(Century 21)
Comments 0
Real Estate in Boston by Century 21 Affilated Agent Michael MahoneyGreater Boston Real Estate Update by Realtor Michael Mahoney I do hope this finds you and your family well, healthy and gainfully employed. I know it's challenging for a lot of people. If I can help you personally, please feel fre...

By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Robert Paul Properties Falmouth MA
(http://www.CapeGroup.com & http://www.REindex.com)
Comments 0
Buyers With No Check - Beware, Deal or no Deal?What if the buyer doesn't deliver the offer check? The Cape Cod and Islands Association Of Realtors (CCIAOR) recently published an article providing direction on this question. Basically, if you used one form for the offer, the answer is no deal. If ...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 16
The answer to that question is YES, demand still exists in the housing market. Will it continue to exist? Demand never really goes away, sometimes it's greater than other times. It's the inventory that's hurting us now. That and this virus that has most people unnerved (some more than others). Un...

By Larry Costa, Realtor, MA Real Estate
(Century 21 Classic Gold, Carver MA)
Comments 4
Stunning Townhome! Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $419,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom45 UnitsInterior: 1,850 sqftLot: 52.00 acre(s)Year Built: 2016MLS #: 72693513 Location 38 Sarah Hunt Reed WayMiddleboro, MA 02346USA Larry Costa C...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 18
People always wonder whether it's the right time to place their home(s) on the active market. I guess it would depend on your reason for considering that option. There are many reasons for selling. Job relocation, avoid foreclosure, downsize, upgrade, end of relationship, death, and so on. In my ...

By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor with Century 21
(Century 21)
Comments 2
632 Main Street, Walpole, MA Get Directions Click Here Chat with an Agent Now Reports & Guides Description Photos Maps & Local Schools $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS | 2 full baths BATHROOMS | 1241 SqFt Welcoming 2-bedroom-2 bath garden-style condo for convenient one-floor living! open flo...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 14
That's a good question. The answer IMO is NO! There's more to FSBO than people think of. The folks at KCM have put together this infographic containing the basic reasons for not being a FSBO. If you do decide to go that route you will find out quickly the inconvenience, time, legalities, and pape...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 20
One of the Greatest Documents written in our history, as a nation, is the Declaration of Independence, in my opinion. It is a document that Thomas Jefferson sweated over to get it just right  I believe the following words are the most important."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all m...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 38
 ...About the 1st Half Of the Year, I'm wondering what the 2nd Half will bring now that we're into July. I'm glad the First Half of the year is finished! I have to say it was quite a ride. I've given it the title of "Mr. Toads Wild Ride!" I think most remember that Disney story.I'm praying and ho...

By Suzanne Cutler, 617-549-5829, Braintree MA, Realtor, Real Estate
(Success! Real Estate)
Comments 2
  Wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 baths top floor - end unit condo at Turtle Crossing. The open floor plan features the kitchen with granite countertops, SS appliances, gas stove, and recessed lights. The spacious living room and dining area have hardwood floor and recessed lights. The master bedroom has ...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 22
WOOHOO!!! That's the word for today! Why, You say?My barbershop of choice is now open for business and I only have to wait 1-week to get in. I figured it would be much longer than that. Everything is done by appointment, which means when I get there I get right into the chair. No waiting!! LOL Th...

By Susan Morrison
(RE/MAX Executive Realty)
Comments 4
  Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats $665,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomLot: 0.92 acre(s)Year Built: 1995MLS #: 72661309 Location 12 Woodhaven DriveFranklin, MA 02038USA Susan M Morrison (617) 686-8178susan.morrison...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 16
Do you work expired listings as part of your business plan? Many do. The article below is a reminder from my local Realtor® Association about expired listings and the Realtor® Code of Ethics. Be careful out there, AND if you have questions go to your Association expert. Expired Listing Solicitati...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 14
YOUR DOG WILL BE!!!A good idea is always enjoyable BUT when it comes to fruition many get to enjoy the fruits.Today I'm giving a big shoutout to a friend and fellow Veteran, Don Jarvis, for this idea for repurposing old fire hydrants that have outlived their purpose. Here's a picture of the first...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 16
Numbers have always been curious to humans throughout history. They've been used as symbols and numerology still flourishes to this day. Sooooo...instead of being wordy here's an interesting graphical depiction of an interesting number arrangement.The one sequence we are probably most familiar wi...

By Kathryn Acciari, Brand Ambassador and Business Coach
(Century 21 Real Estate)
Comments 4
My Mailbox is Empty! (Hint: A Good Time for Direct Mail) In the past two months, my mail has dwindled. Gone are colorful postcards from local businesses. Now I receive white envelopes containing either bills or fund raising requests.What has happened to Just Listed, Just Sold, and Hire Me postcar...

By Kevin Vitali, Helping Massachusetts Home Buyers and Home Sellers
(EXIT Realty- Massachusetts Short Sales & Residential Sales)
Comments 3
There is much to the home buying process.  Financing, finding the right home, making an offer, home inspections, etc....During the home process, you should do a radon test to find out of your future home has high levels of radon in a home.  The question is should you buy a home with high levels o...

By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor with Century 21
(Century 21)
Comments 2
The Last 7 Days in Boston Real EstateMichael Mahoney, a manager with Century 21 American Properties produces “The Thank Goodness it’s Monday” e-mail every Monday. It is a newsletter focusing on events, tools and strategies for our Century 21 agents.The market definitely needs more listings. The p...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 14
Massachusetts housing stats for April should be coming out next week. The following are for March 2020. Things in March were slightly down to flat year/year for single-family homes and condominiums. Listings are down (-16%) Inventory is now 1.7 months for the entire State down (-32%) from 2019. B...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 14
Get your crystal balls out! To be honest, I try not to make predictions simply because things can change in an instant, as we are seeing with this current health crisis we find ourselves in.  In Georgetown, MA a small, historic, New England town, prices are up by roughly 5%. There is much pent up...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 6
This is STILL a favorable interest rate time for Buyers! Home prices are up but Interest rates are hovering close to record lows. This article appeared in the REALTOR® Magazine published by the National Association of Realtors yesterday May 8th.  Mortgage Rates Hover Near All-Time LowsMay 8, 2020...

By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Realty - Topsfield, MA)
Comments 24
This is good and unexpected news! U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises to Highest Point in 8 Years   For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other ha...

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