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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 A single family home that contains 3,717 sq ft and was built in 2005. It contains 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home last sold for $1,125,000 in September 2018.   SOLD! 96 Hillside Ave Needham MA 02494 Overview Maps Photos $1,125,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms3 Full BathroomsInterior: 3,717 sqftLot: 0.29 acre(s) Location 96 Hillside AveNeedham, MA 02494USA Sheila A Moylan United Real Estate - Boston(781) 559-4057sheilamoylanrealtor@gmail.comhttp://www.needham-westwoodareahomes.com   Our recent listings 95 Sycamore Dr Westwood - Colonial for Sale | $1,150,000 | Westwood, MA386 Oak St Westwood | $1,399,999 | Westwood, MA Subscribe to our listing feed See more Needham, MA real estate for sale    SOLD LISTINGS  
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Stressed out because of home-selling? If it is your first time to sell your Needham MA home, the planning and preparation process can be a little daunting and nerve-wracking.  With so many things to do and so little time and help to do it, you may feel stressed out just thinking about the process that lies ahead.   But home selling doesn’t have to be difficult. It is possible to have a smooth and stress-free real estate journey when you have the help of a real estate agent who is amazing at what she’s doing. Choose someone with the experience, skills, and commitment to work like me, Sheila Moylan.   I have been in the real estate business since 1989. There are many Realtors®, but there aren’t many that will work as hard as I will or go the extra mile to make sure that you are happy with...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
So you’ve decided to sell your home.​It’s on the market along with many other properties. So how do you make your home stand out and become irresistible to as many buyers as possible? An ordinary home with ordinary features is not going to attract potential buyers’ attention. You need to step up your game and go beyond the ordinary. Wondering how you can do this? Let me share with you a few ideas that doesn’t require going to serious lengths to make your home stand out from the other homes for sale in Needham MA. 1. Start with the outside​If you want to create a great first impression, make sure to give your exterior a little boost. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in making your home look better. You can also add some plants of shrubs or flowers if there’s room. Don’t forget to ...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Looking for an ideal community to live, work, and play? Come and see the quintessential New England town Needham!Needham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, located just 10 miles west of Boston. A peaceful suburb, it is known for its welcoming atmosphere, gorgeous historic homes, and spacious parks. It is surrounded by similar suburban communities that attract affluent and professional residents.  When you buy a home for sale in Needham, you will be joining a community of people who truly love their town. The neighborhoods are close-knit and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy and engaged! Things to do in Needham MANeedham is bordered by the Charles River on three sides, offering many outdoor recreational options like kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Its suburba...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
If you are looking for a great place to live in Massachusetts, one of your best options is Needham. Aside from its highly regarded school system, this city is also known for its thriving industries. Living in Needham is not a hard decision to make if you know the things that make it a magnet for homebuyers. The development of the city started after World War II when tech companies started to flock into the area to transform Needham’s poor farming industry to mills. From then on, the city has flourished and become the city it is today. Here are the things you need to know about living in Needham MA: It Has an A-Rated Educational SystemSchools in Needham are some of the best in Massachusetts. In fact, aside from the great schools that are already built in the area, a new school is set to ...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Owning a home is everybody’s life goal. Unfortunately, some people tend to delay buying a home for some reasons until they realize they are already too old to own one. One of the reasons some people delay homeownership is the idea that there are a lot of things more worth spending money on than a home, such as children’s education, life insurance or a car. Some also delay homeownership thinking that the value of their dream real estate property could still go down in the future. While buying a home may sound too ambitious for some, the truth is that it has far more long-term benefits than most people think. If you are hesitant to dip your toe into home ownership, here are some of the reasons why you must not delay your home purchase: Value of Real Estate Properties Appreciates through T...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
This home has high ceilings, local builder, high-end finishes, walk-in bedrooms closets, with closet organizers, spacious rooms, great design for 1st floor.  SOLD! 216 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 02492 Overview Maps Photos Market Stats  $1,308,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom 1 Half Bathroom Interior: 1,119 sqft Lot: 0.40 acre(s) Year Built: 1948 Location 216 Valley Rd Needham, MA 02492 USA Sheila A MoylanUnited Real Estate - Boston (781) 559-4057 sheilamoylanrealtor@gmail.com http://www.needham-westwoodareahomes.com         Listed by: Sheila Moylan Our recent listings1 Bedrooom Apt in Needham, MA - Greendale Ave | $1,750 | Needham, MA  Subscribe to our listing feed See more Needham, MA real estate for sale SOLD LISTINGS Powered by RealBird.com
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Selling your home Your career is taking your out of Needham MA. You are considering taking a loan against your home equity for the business you've just started. You are planning to upgrade because your family is growing.  You've been in your home for a long time and would simply like to know how much it is worth now. Any of those might be your reason for wanting to know your Needham home's worth. How do you find a reliable source of your home's value? There are several ways you can have an estimate of your home's value.  You can use any of the free home value estimator online, but do not expect the number to be accurate, nor use it as your home's listing price. With our generation’s dependency on computers, it is an easy matter to use an online home estimator. There is no denying that c...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Planning to sell your home? When the time has come put your Needham MA home up for sale, your first question is probably “How much can I sell it for?”. The next one is probably "How do I add value to it?”. If you are thinking of boosting the value of your home but have a limited budget, there are many things you can do that will yield high returns. You just have to know which home renovations or improvements to do, because some renovations don't pay off. Top 5 most affordable home improvements Here are some home improvements that won't break the bank but can easily add thousands of dollars to your home's worth. An efficient and updated kitchen Home buyers love a spacious and updated kitchen. Your budget may not allow you to replace all the kitchen appliances, but there are still some th...
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By Sheila Moylan, REALTOR®, The numbers agent you can count on
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Get ready to fall in love with this quintessential family-centric town!Take your pick from the beautiful homes for sale in Needham.  Needham is a delightful residential town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is a suburb of Boston. It is located on rocky uplands within a loop of the Charles River. Almost half of the households here are married families with children.  It developed slowly as a town of farming, grazing, and small water-powered mills. Before the 20th century, knitwear manufacturing was the town’s economic backbone. After World War II and with the opening of Route 128, Needham gained access to the developing electronics industry.  As part of Boston’s metropolitan area, Needham is surrounded by similar suburban communities. It is bordered by Wellesley, West Roxbury, Newton...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent | Real Estate with Pat Baker Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent - Simplifying the Market™// // // // // // // // // Toggle navigation Real Estate with  Pat BakerKeeping Current Matters Buying? Selling? Get in Touch Home Language Español   Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent Tuesday November 1st, 2016Thursday October 27th, 2016 simplify First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print // Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you dreading having to walk through strangers’ houses? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of ...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
4 Reasons to Buy This Fall Monday September 26th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers   Real Estate with  Pat Baker Get in Touch Home  Language   4 Reasons to Buy This Fall Monday September 26th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print It’s that time of year; the seasons are changing and with them come thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence about whether or not now is the right time to buy don’t have to look much further to find four great reasons to consider buying a home now, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Inde...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
  5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially Real Estate with  Pat Baker Get in Touch Home  Language Harvard: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially Monday June 13th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Eric Belsky is the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University. He authored a paper on homeownership titled - The Dream Lives On: The Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, Belsky reveals five financial reasons why people should consider buying ...
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  Real Estate Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak   Real Estate with  Pat Baker Real Estate Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak Wednesday August 10th, 2016 For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print This housing market has many people talking about home values; where they are and where they are headed. It’s also interesting to look back and see how home prices compare to values prior to the housing crisis.   Every quarter, Freddie Mac releases their House Price Index. The index usually provides monthly home values for: the nation as a whole each of the 50 states 367 metropolitan statistical areas This quarter, the report also included a look at today’s home values as compared to Pre-2008 values. Here is a graphic that brea...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Home Sales Accelerate During The “Dog Days of Summer” [INFOGRAPHIC]   Real Estate with  Pat Baker Home Sales Accelerate During The “Dog Days of Summer” [INFOGRAPHIC] Friday July 29th, 2016 For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print Some Highlights: Existing home sales have accelerated to the highest pace since February 2007 at an annual pace of 5.57 million. Inventory of homes for sale remains below the historically normal 6-month mark at a 4.6-month supply, down 5.8% year-over-year. Median home sales prices rose to $247,700, 4.8% higher than a year ago and replaced the previous peak in May of $238,900. You might also enjoy reading... 2 Tips For Getting The Most Money When Selling Your House 3 Quest...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
A Homeowner’s Net Worth is 45x Greater Than a Renter’s! Real Estate with  Pat Baker Get in Touch Home  Language   Tuesday July 19th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). In a Forbes article, the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts that in 2016 the net worth gap will widen even further to 45 times greater. The graph below demonstrates the results of the last two Federal Reserve s...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Top Five Questions to Ask at an Open House Posted by Pat Baker on 7/8/2016 If you're searching for a new home open houses can present many learning opportunities. It's your chance to gather information--not only about the particular home you're touring, but also about buying homes in general. It's also your chance to get used to working with real estate agents to learn what they can offer you. Many people arrive at an open house with an open mind. This isn't a bad thing, but it is good to be prepared with some questions for the agent. In this article, we'll talk about some important questions that will help you make the most informed real estate decisions as possible. But first, let's talk open house preparation in general. Open House EtiquetteMany people expect to be pounced upon by an...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Title: Benefits of an Irrigation System One of the most forgotten tips for increasing a home's resale value is to look into installing an irrigation system. So many people have their property professionally landscaped without realizing how much the selling price of their home will increase by installing a sprinkler system as well. After completing major landscape projects, or improving your lawn by planting grass seed, or laying sod, installing a sprinkler system ensures all your hard work is sustainable. Along with routine maintenance and regular fertilizing, consistent watering is essential to maintain all of your shrubs, flower gardens and lawn. Irrigation systems also help homeowners save time and money when it comes to watering all of these areas. Sprinkler systems really are a gre...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Here Comes the Housing Inventory!! Here Comes the Housing Inventory!! Wednesday June 15th, 2016Tuesday June 14th, 2016 simplify For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print Almost every real estate conversation revolves around the continuous rise in house values over the last four years. Some have even mentioned a concern about another possible bubble forming. However, the recent increase in prices can be attributed to a very simple principle: supply and demand. DEMAND Demand for single-family housing has continued to increase as the economy slowly moves forward. Recent surveys have shown that over 80% of each generation still believes that homeownership is a part of the American Dream. And a recent Gallup survey showed th...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Harvard: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially Real Estate with  Pat Baker Get in Touch Home  Language   Harvard: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially Monday June 13th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Eric Belsky is the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University. He authored a paper on homeownership titled - The Dream Lives On: The Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, Belsky reveals five financial reasons why people should consid...
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