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Needham, MA Real Estate News

By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Needham Block Party Day      Never had a block party in your Needham, MA neighborhood.  This is the year to plan one but do get the block party request prior to August 20th so that you can be part of the town-wide celebration on September 10th, 2011 called "Needham Block Party Day." Along with the neighborhood  "Needham Block Party Day," Saturday, September 10th, there will be a band concert by the U.S. Air Force Band of LibertyMemorial park at 7 PM .  The Town Criers will stop by the block parties to bring greetings from Needham 300   for For more information about "Needham 300 Block Party Day," email Jane Howard at jhoward@mountida.edu or Ann Cosgrove at ecosgrove@rcn.com Needham 300 is a non-profit committee appointed by the selectman and made up of Needham residents planning a year ...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Needham Golf Course Have you Seen the New Clubhouse?   Wonderful not just for the golfer but for lunch, dinner, and an intimate wedding, celebrations, special events  in Needham, MA.  Warm and inviting and the food is excellent.  Such an asset to our town.   This is a semi-private golf club with 9 holes and it actually began in 1901.  Imagine that? Visit their website:  http://www.needhamgolfclub.com/ Needham Golf Club 49 Green StreetNeedham MA 02492781.444.9692 Directions: I-95/128 to Exit 18(Great Plain Ave.) towards Needham.Go 1 mile and turn L onto Green Street.The Club House is a ¼ mile downon the right hand side.
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Best Beaches Near Needham, MA It is going to be a great beach week and if you are in my neck of the woods here are some suggestions and i will add more as the week goes on. Not too far to drive would be Crane's beach.  It is wonderful and I went there growing up and have very fond memories. North of Boston, head to Crane Beach in Ipswich, one of the most picturesque sqimming beaches in all of  New England, on Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 978-356-4354                  Top off the day with clams or go to Woodman's in Essex and really have a super time.  What a blast that would be. Then my all time favorite is Wingersheek in Gloucester on Atlantic Avenue.  Gotta go and spend a day there. It is a delight.               I love Nantasket Beach and it is even closer than the first 2 beaches.  Gro...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
  Needham Market Report June 2011 For sure the the average list price has increased quite a bit at 12% over last year and the ratio from list to sale price is  pretty constant from year to year.  The luxury market is slower but still homes are selling well in Needham.  The concentration is still in the first time buyer price ranges of $500k and $600k.  In the state of Massachusetts the unemployment is far better than many other states.  Due to the close proximity of Boston.   The fact is that Needham and other communities have seen a price increase.   We don' always hear the good news in the media but there is some good news in the Real Estate market. Needham offers a wonderful community with the finest of schools both private and public.  I know that often those living in the city want...
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 http://www.bainmortgage.com/MortgageMarketWeekInReview Daily Rate Lock Advisory http://www.bainmortgage.com/DailyRateLockAdvisory   Newsletter-July 4th, 2011 Provided by Dana Bain  &  Robin Dunbar Bain Dana BainPremiere Mortgage Services11 Malvern Hill RoadSterling, MA 01564Phone: (978) 422-2311Fax: (978) 422-2313E-Mail: dana@bainmortgage.com     Market CommentMortgage bond prices got crushed last week which pushed interest rates considerably higher. Steady selling pressure throughout the week was the norm. Greece approved austerity measures in an effort to secure additional bailout funds. This resulted in a reversal of the flight to quality buying of US debt instruments seen in recent weeks past. There were a few Treasury auctions that had weak foreign demand which caused additional s...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Needham's Great Play Date July 2nd, 2011 1:00 - 4:00 Oh the children will have a wonderful time and we will love watching them enjoy all the games. Will be held at Memorial Park, Highland Ave., Needham, MA across from the Needham Public Library and Sudbury Farms Supermarket, near the corner of Rosemary Street and Highland Avenue. See http://www.needham300.org for many other events leading up to the November 6, 2011 Gala
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
There are 147 active single family home on the market in Needham, MA ranging from $395,000 to $3,295,000.  Single family homes are still selling quickly I believe that Needham home owners realize that it most important marketing that can be done for their home is to price it right.  Those properties that remain on the market are not at the right price yet or they would have gone. There are 67 open houses.  Below is the Open House list for Needham tomorrow, Sunday, June 26th by tour hours:         71245876 ACT 962 Webster St Needham, MA  11 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial 16 Jun 25 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM $989,900     71252134 NEW 37 Booth St. Needham, MA : Needham Heights   8 room, 4 bed, 4 bath Colonial 3 Jun 25 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM $779,000     71233902 ACT 28 Oak Knoll Terrace Needham, MA ...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
           Needham Celebrates1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of July 2011 [ This will be an amazing 4 days.  The Needham Exchange Club does an amazing job every year and that tradition will just continue and be great for July 3rd and 4th but this year with the Needham300 committee too the events start early and will Fantastic July 1 and July 2! Friday July 1 8:30 - 11:30 PM"Red White and Blue Celebration"               5:30 -  6:30 PM Family Picnic - Memorial Park - bring your own or or stop by a local restaurant to purchase a prepared picnic package               6:30 -  7:00 PM Haverhill Sons of Italy Bugle Corps               7:00 -  8:00 PM Georgia Brass Band               8:00 -  9:00 PM Trooper Dan Clark and Mary Colarusso               8:00 - 11:30 PM Highlandville Tavern "The Village Cl...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
  Needham, MA Real Estate May 2011 There were 36 homes sold in the month of May 2011 with the highest concentration of sales being between $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 - 8 homes sold in that price range.  In the price range between $600,000 and $699,999 there were 10 sales.  The most expensive home sold was $2,195,000 at 100% of asking price.   36 homes sold for 97% of the list price in the month of May 2011 33 homes sold for 98% of the list price in the month of May 2010   The average sale price was  $797,235    May 2011 The average sale price was  $880,064    May 2010   There are 144 single family homes on the market in Needham as this moment.  The average list price is $1,113,602. Needham, MA is most definitely a luxury market and it is keeping strong.  Homes are still selling in rapid f...
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By Larry Lawfer, "I listen for a living." It's all about you.
(YourStories Realty Group)
1141 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 A statistical look at Needham, MA 02492 Single Family Housing Market Report May 2011. On a total volume of MLS (mlspin) statistics for the month of May there were 221 houses in the below listed categories.  That matches the activity in the surrounding communities and really indicates a certain stability as we move through the Spring market. Single Family Active Listings: 145       Average List Price: $1,119,526     Average Market Time: 121.07 Single Family Under Agreement Listings: 29       Average List Price: $822,250     Average Market Time: 40.10 Single Family Sold Listings: 36       Average List Price: $815,624       Average Sale Price: $797,235     Average Market Time: 76.19 Single Family Expired Listings: 1       Average List Price: $1,12...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Homes in Needham, MA real estate Needham no sooner come on the market and they are sold for asking or above. The market has not been like this in 6 years. It is truly amazing and has been going like this since the delayed spring market began. The sellers have to be so happy with what is happening and it should continue to happen through the summer. I remember the days when if you saw a house at 10:00 PM on an evening you had better put an offer in that night or it may be gone in the morning. We could be coming to that again in Needham. Needham, Wellesley, Dover, and South Natick are luxury communities Throughtout the recession Needham has held it's own and it has been insulated from has happened to the national market and some really hard hit states. Boston too and all the way to Holli...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
  Needham's Remembers Memorial Day Events for May 30, 2011   The Memorial Day remebrance in Needham is very important.  Right behind our house for many years we have gone for the flag raising ceremony, placing of a wreath at the Vietnam Vetrans Memorial on Sunset Road.    Thanks to Tony Cefalo who built this lovely memorial and does the landscaping care of it for so many years.   Our armed forces have not been forgotten.  The tradition of honoring our soldiers lives on and Needham remembers.  As a community we do honor the fallen and remember them.  Our Memorial Park is a lasting memorial to all those who have fought for their country.  Thank you all so much for doing so much for our freedom.     MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS FOR MAY 30, 2011  6:50 a.m.          Mass for deceased veterans at St....
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
The Battle For Needham - Important Parking Update NEW PARKING INFORMATION May 21 & May 22 THE BATTLE FOR NEEDHAM Due to unfavorable ground conditions at the Nike site, parking for The Battle for Needham will be at the Newman School on Central Avenue, Needham.  Suttle buses willtake visitors from the parking lot to Ridge Hill and back. No parking will allowed on Charles River Street or Pine Street.  ONLY Handicapped parking is available at Ridge Hill.  For directions and schedule see the  website www.needhamhistory.org  from the Needham History website: PARKING INFORMATION Due to unfavorable ground conditions at the Nike site, parking for the The Battle for Needham will be at the Newman School. Shuttle buses will take visitors from the parking lot to Ridge Hill. Please follow link above ...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
THE BATTLE FOR NEEDHAM MAY 21, 22 2011 Part of the year long 100th Birthday  celebration of Needham, MA!! At The Ridgehill Reservation on Charles River Street, Needham, MA Site open Saturday May 21 open at: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Battle at 1:30 PM Sunday, May 22 opens at 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Battle at 1:00 PM This even is free of charge and open to the public Please visit needham.org
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
Needham, Mass. Real Estate Market - Single Family Market Snapshot for week ending May 14, 2011 Needham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending May 14, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Needham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN)  Number of Homes on The Market                                           152 Average List Price                                                        $1,095,675 Average Market Time                                                     106 Days
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Needham  Real Estate Market Continues To Be Very Strong The Needham real estate seems to be relentless in the sales and quick to sell when soon after it reaches the market.  Of course, it is critical that it be price properly from the start.  There will most likely not be a let up into the summer is what I predict.  Other communities are catching fire too.   MLS # Status  Address Town Description DOM List Price Sale Price 71231014 NEW 155 Richdale Rd Needham, MA : Birds Hill   9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx24  3 $795,000     71232546 NEW 73 Berkshire Road Needham, MA  10 room, 4 bed, 4.5 bath Colonialx3  1 $1,279,000     71232364 NEW 93 Wildwood Drive Needham, MA  11 room, 5 bed, 3.5 bath Colonialx3  1 $1,769,000     71215832 ACT 755 Greendale Ave Needham, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath S...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
  Great News...WE ARE OPEN!    Avita of Needham 880 Greendale Avenue Needham, MA 02492      We were pleased to be able to open our doors this week, and have begun moving residents into their new home.   If you're interested in a personal tour of our new state-of-the-art Memory Care Community please contact Gerry Gallin:    781.444.2266 or e-mail gerry@avitaofneedham.com         
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
Needham, Mass. Real Estate Market - Single Family Market Snapshot for week ending May 7, 2011 Needham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending May 7, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN)  Number of Homes on The Market                                           155 Average List Price                                                        $1,086,326 Average Market Time                                                     101 Days
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