There were 130 single family homes sold in Bellingham, MA in 2010 with an average sales price if $282,206 and an average on market time of 96 days. Compared to 2009 where there were 131 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $275,097 and average on market time of 125 days. This represents a 3% increase in sales price and a 24% decrease in time on the market.  A slight improvement year over year for single family homes. Let's hope this trend continues in 2011! 01/04/2011

Another Todaro Team closing at 602 Maplebrook Rd Bellingham MA 02019. Today we closed on an end unit townhome at Maplebrook in Bellingham MA and this two bedroom townhome was purchase by local residents.  Boasting two bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms, this condo offers large rooms with oversized windows and plenty of skylights.  This has an open floor plan with plenty of glass and sunlight. There is a large finished area on the lower level for additional living space to entertain.  The rare end unit offers plenty of privacy and is literally surrounded by woods.  This condo sold for $202,000. Lorraine Kuney was the listing agent and she will provide a Free Market Analysis for you, if you call her at 508-380-9938 06/25/2010

"Sometime" this Summer, FHA will be slashing the seller concession from 6% max to 3%!    In its announcement, the agency said the change would occur in "early summer" after publication of a Federal Register notice and a public comment period.  Concessions of 6 percent are still allowed and will be until FHA announces they're not. Buyers and sellers who have a legitimate need to build concessions into their contracts can still do so, but they need to know that the clock is ticking.   My advice is:  If a home sale deal needs the 6 percent FHA feature, get the contract put together as fast as possible! 06/07/2010

  This new offering at 602 Maple Brook Road in Bellingham, Ma is a bright and pleasant end unit in this very desirable condominium community. Boasting two spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, cabinet packed kitchen,dining room with skylights, living room with slider to a deck and a large finished area in the basement. This condo won't last long at $219,900 with  2,000 s.f. and three levels of living space. Call Lorraine Kuney of The Todaro Team at 508-380-9938 for a private showing.  You'll be glad you did. 02/20/2010

  Here is your Bellingham MA Single Family Home Market Report for January 2010. There were 71 active single family homes on the market in Bellingham with an average list price of $339,185 and an average on the market for 156 days. There were 9 single family homes under agreement with an average list price of $199,028 and an average on the market for 77 days. There were 10 single family homes sold in Bellingham MA with an average list price of $319,349 and an average sold price of $314,949.  These homes were on the market for 127 days.  Single family homes sold within 98% of their list price in a little over 3 months!! Such great statistics and proof positive that pricing your home correctly makes all the difference!! 02/12/2010

  The chart displays Active, Pending and Closed Multi-Family transactions in the town of Bellingham, Ma. for 2009.  The average sale price was $203,625 with four closed transactions.  The average marketing time was 155 days on the market. Three of the four closed units were two family homes and one was a three family that sold for $245,000. This representation is based on data provided by MLS-PIN who does not guarantee the accuracy and the data may not reflect all real estate activity. 01/16/2010

  The chart shows the single family home market for active and pending homes in Bellingham, Ma.  The closed transactions for single family homes in 2009 are also shown and the average sale price is shown as $275,097.  There were 131 single family homes that closed in Bellingham, Ma in 2009 and the average marketing time was 125 days. The market in Bellingham, Ma is a strong market for single family homes.  Call The Todaro Team for a free market analysis and find out what your home is worth in today's market. This representation is based on data provided by MLS-PIN who does not guarantee the accuracy and the data may not reflect all real estate activity. 01/16/2010

  The chart displays the condominium market in Bellingham, Ma for currently active and pending transactions.  The closed condominium transactions for 2009 are also reflected in the chart. The average sale price was $222,302 and there were 40 closed condominiums in Bellingham, Ma for 2009. The average marketing time as 178 days on the market. Call The Todaro Team of RE/MAX Executive Realty for a free market analysis of your condominium.  We have a tremendous amount of expertise in marketing condominium communities. This representation is based on data provided by MLS-PIN who does not guarantee the accuracy and the data may not reflect all real estate activity. 01/16/2010

Here is your Bellingham MA market report on single family homes for 2009! There were 131 single family homes sold in 2009 with an average sold price of $275,097.  The average list price was $282,193.  This means that on average homes in 2009 in Bellingham MA sold for 97% of their list price!  The average time on market was 124 days. Compare this to 2008 where there were 130 single family homes sold with an average sold price of $295,397.  The average list price was $308,405.   The average home in 2008 in Bellingham MA sold for 95% of their list price in an average of 131 days. What does this data mean for Bellingham MA homeowners?  It's a sure sign that the market in our town has stabilized this year!  Single family homes are selling closer to their list price and with less time on the ... 01/02/2010

"Goal for 2010: Upgrade living quarters. I know I say it every year, but this year it's gonna happen!"  This was posted by a friend of mine on Facebook. She and her husband having been renting in the same multi family for 9 years.  With the most beautiful little addition starting to crawl around their 1 bedroom it's time for more space. We all set goals for ourselves in the new year.  If upgrading your current digs is your new years resolution check out http://www.eringolding.listingbook.com/ and search all Massachusetts homes for sale! How's this for an upgrade? Do you need to sell your current residence in the Bellingham, MA area?  Call me for a complementary market analysis to see what your house could sell for in today's market.  Also let me show you my marketing strategies to get y... 01/02/2010

Bellingham MA Real Estate Market Report 11/14/09-11/20/09   There are a total of 56 single family homes on the market in Bellingham with an average list price of $364,305 and an average of 213 days on the market. Three NEW single family homes hit the market this week: 31R Elm St a 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch for $279,900 96 Maple St a 2 bedroom 2 bath ranch for $325,000 106 Mendon St a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath ranch for $649,900 Two single family homes SOLD this week 268 Shirley Dr a 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch listed for $199,900 and sold for $205,000 750 S Main St a 3 bedroom 1 bath multi-level listed for $200,000 and sold for $197,000   To learn more about the real estate market in Bellingham MA and surrounding towns feel free to subscribe to this blog, email me at eringolding@realtyexecutives.com, ... 11/20/2009

Pretty much says it all. Don't let a Nor'Easter scare you from buying, selling or renting in the Bellingham, MA area. Call me today for an appointment! 11/14/2009

Held on Saturday October 17th from 6-8pm the Pumpkin Stroll is Bellingham's annual kickoff to Halloween.  Kids arrived in costumes, parents in tow, to stroll amongst the carved pumpkins all aglow!  Several businesses from the Bellingham Business Association, including Realty Executives Tri-County, Inc. were standing by to hand out candy and in our case much needed warm hot chocolate on this chilly night. There was local talent as well.  Members from the Bellingham Senior Center serenaded us with beautiful renditions of old favorites. But the pumpkins were the main attraction.  Kids of all ages were encouraged to carve pumkins and deliver them to the town common.  There were prizes for the favorites in several age categories.     This is the 4th year for this annual event and every year ... 10/21/2009

Different parts of the country use different search engines.  They use different real estate websites. I just checked out a Hit Router blog by Active Brad and saw something that really didn't surprise me but caused me to say "WHY?!"  According to his blog "over 100,000 consumers searched ActiveRain for Real Estate in specific cities using the "Search For Homes" feature" in April of 2009. Well I checked the graph on his blog and there were virtually no cities in the Northeast?  Philly, PA was there but is anything south of New York really in the Northeast?  (PA people, I know you'll tell me if I'm wrong). Here at Realty Executives Tri-County, Inc. in Bellingham, MA we are going through an important and I believe essential change.  We have joined forces with Realty Generator to bring our ... 08/27/2009

Something I’ve discovered on ActiveRain:  You don’t have to be serious to be taken seriously. I just read a post by Alan May.  It was “just a joke.”  But it made me laugh out loud!  To top it off it was a public post and he said we can "relate it to the public." Earlier today I read Lisa Udy’s post and HAD to check out the Barbie and Ken blogs. Those are public too!   Mirela Monte (Barbie) even said that she works with high end clients and they love her sense of humor. And Scott Owens (Ken) got a phone call from his  blog! It’s so refreshing to know that I don’t have to be so serious.  When you are coming from the corporate world and need to represent yourself in a certain way, going into your own business and developing your own sense of self can be a little awkward.  Finding that I ca... 08/13/2009

Get your veggies on!  It's the time of year again.  Time when mother nature with the help of local farmers supplies us with her bountiful goods.  I've compiled a list of days and times of the farmers' markets in the communities surrounding Bellingham.  Buying directly from farmers not only supports a local industry but supports your health and nutrition as well! Mondays: Medway, MA 2-6pm Now through Sept. Farmers' Market at Choate Park.  Followed by concerts on the grass! Wednesday: Framingham, MA 3-6pm Now through Oct 31st.  Farmers' Market at St Tarcisius Church Parking Lot Thursdays: Grafton, MA 2-6.30pm Now through Oct 22nd.  Farmers' Market in the Grafton Town Common Fridays: Franklin, MA 12-6pm Now through Oct 30th.  Farmer's Market in the Franklin Town Common Saturday: Natick, MA... 07/24/2009

Being one of the few sunny days we've had this summer, I decided to take my two year old son Alex to the newly built Kasper Park at Silver Lake in my hometown of Bellingham MA. I've heard a lot of good things from neighbors about this park but I had to give it the Alex test to believe all the hype. We pulled in and immediately a sing song voice from behind me sang "playground, playground." Was it that obvious? Yup! Kaspar Park is THE playground! With two areas, (one for the 2-5 year old crowd, and one for the 5-12 year old crowd) ingenious play design, slides and swings galore it is a kids paradise! Far removed from the Silver Lake Park I remember growing up, Kasper Park has brought new life into the once idyllic spot. While pushing Alex on the swing and looking out across the lake, I s... 07/10/2009

There are many sites that want consumers to pay a fee to view properties that are being foreclosed, or are REO. These sites target bargain hunters and convince them to pay a fee for information that is readily available to them, through any Realtor who has an MLS Membership, for free. If you are interested in foreclosures or other real estate properties, please email Mark@raytherealtorteam.com and I will set you up with a free daily email of all the properties in whichever area or price range that you are interested in. No fees, No Strings and just one of the benefits of working with a Realtor.     11/11/2008