Resolution: Put Your House on a Diet While we are all thinking about going on the "new year diet" 2012, or at least I am.  I was so inspired when a client who sold her house first day on the market packing up.  Fast forward to the night before the closing and she had run out of storage space and the storage place was closed.  She was trying to get everything out of her fully packed attic and large closet and garage attic space.  Well to make a very long story short she delivered the remaining articles from her home that night to 17 friends and family members.  That inspired me to completely empty my attic and I did.  I was not moving but I thought boy it is time to go through this STUFF.  So glad.  Now I will need to tackle the basement and I need some inspiration. I am sharing the art... 12/28/2012

The Real Joy of Doing Real Estate   Yesterday I had the pleasure of being invited and attending an open house of clients that I sold a home to back in June of 2012 It was so wonderful to be at their new home all decorated for the holidays. I saw their new baby Ellie and their other 2 girls. I met friends, family and new neighbors in their fabulous neighborhood.It was a complete delight and they are just the best people.   The relationship will last a lifetime. Everyone feels fulfilled when they see how happy a clients is in their new neighborhood.   My clients had a growing family and really needed more space. We spent a lot of time finding just the right house and it was a win win all around. We were about to find the luxury home and the neighborhood that was perfect for them.   All th... 12/09/2012

Needham Market Report for November 2012 November Property sales were 33, up 153.8% from 13 in November of 2011 and 57.1% higher than the 21 sales last month. November 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2011 and 2010. November YTD sales of 354 are running 22.9% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 288. TrendingVersus*:                                            MarketProfile& TrendsOverview Month LM L3M PYM LY YTD PriorYTD PriorYear MedianListPriceof allCurrentListings $849,500 -3%   0%         AverageListPriceof allCurrentListings $1,234,822 4%   13%         NovemberMedianSalesPrice $681,693 9% 0% 24% 2% $667,500 0% 0% NovemberAverageSalesPrice $764,421 15% 2% 1% -1% $750,307 -3% -3% TotalPropertiesCurrentlyfor Sale(Inventory) 90 -24%   -44%         Nov... 12/05/2012

A home buyer in Needham MA should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard Massachusetts home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Needham MA Home Inspe... 10/09/2012

  Are you thinking of installing a water well in Needham, MA. This article is geared towards understanding Needham MA Board of Health Regulations. Understanding your town regulations can be instrumental in compiling total project costs when it comes to drilling a water well in Needham, MA.  1. Permit Info:  Well construction permit fee: $135.00 2. Well Location: An engineered plot plan is required when application is submitted.  Guidelines include (Separation distance in linear feet)   Well Head Property Line 5ft Public/Private Roadways 25ft Subsurface Drain 25ft Septic Tank 50ft Leaching Field 100ft Underground Storage Tank                                   100ft 3. Water Quality testing: Extensive water analysis is required.  This test includes Total Coliform Bacteria         Sodium  ... 10/04/2012

                                            Trending Versus*:                                    Trending Versus*: Market Profile & Trends OverviewMonthLML3MPYMLYYTDPriorYTDPriorYear Median List Price of all Current Listings $986,500   Average List Price of all Current Listings $1,242,293   August Median Sales Price $693,500 $667,500 August Average Sales Price $780,756 $754,425 Total Properties Currently for Sale (Inventory) 126   August Number of Properties Sold 49 276 August Average Days on Market (Solds) 65 77 Asking Price per Square Foot (based on New Listings) $305 $317 August Sold Price per Square Foot $317 $306 August Month's Supply of Inventory 2.6 5.9 August Sale Price vs List Price Ratio 97.8% 96.9% * LM=Last Month / L3M=Last 3 Months / PYM=Same Month Prior Year / LY=Last Yea... 09/24/2012

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Aly Raisman, Needham. MA Golden Girl Home from The Olympics So much excitement swirling around with Aly Raisman our hometown Golden Girl winning all these medals for the USA.  She is just a sweetheart besides the talent she has.  What a lovely girl.  We could not be prouder as a town of this young woman who has accomplished so much. Not since Robbie Ftorek has anyone been as successful until Aly Raisman came along.  She delighted us every time we watched her perform .  It was great to watch her parents too.  They were there and so supportive and it almost appeared that they were doing it with her.  The video became viral and understandable. TOP NBC MOMENTS…. http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/gymnastics/chevy-top-moment-1-aly-raisman-s-mom-s-reaction.html Aly Raisman won 2 Gold and bronze... 08/16/2012

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