Needham, MA Real Estate News

The market in Needham is defiintely hot. There were 21 single family homes that went under agreement in the last 20 days.  The prices ranged from $350,000 to $1,475,000. It is like this, if you snooze you loose.  I anticipate a very busy weekend with open houses and lots of traffic.  Not only Ne... 03/20/2009

- Posted on March 17, 2009 by bostonkayakguy  So it’s the grandest of days, and even though St. Patrick was born in Italy, today is the day to celebrate all things Irish! For a look at  Boston’s Irish pubs and beer catch Lew Bryson’s “I Had a Guiness.” Article By: Lew Bryson Bryson also has an in... 03/17/2009

I can't really say enough great things about Consolidated Plumbing and Heating. Just for starters they saved 2 closings for me by their rapid response to a need we had we plumbing at the very last minute.  One time it was after the owners were moved out and the closing was the next day.  They cam... 03/15/2009

I have been highlighting a local business and this week I am featuring "Beverages to Go."  On Tuesdays there is always a wine tasting and I wanted to get the word out on that.  I have had Tammy Lamenzo do wine and cheese parties for me around at a property or as part of another event.  She is alw... 03/13/2009

The spring market has sprung.  The inventory has reached 85 single family homes on the market as of this date.  There are some great homes on the market and with the First Time Buyer Tax Credit, low interest rates it makes for some great incentives in the home market right now.There were 17 singl... 03/10/2009

- MetWest Scene -  Market Momentum Posted on March 8, 2009 by bostonkayakguy  Well the real estate pundits have been pontificating on what the market’s been doing. And it seems that anyone and everyone announces their opinion as fact. Some of the major media outlets have decreed certain towns to ... 03/09/2009

    Help Habitat Build This House For Your Family I picked up the local paper and saw this ad.  I am passing it on because someone may need this information . Your 300 hours of work on the house is your down payment - NOW THAT IS IT NEAT! Buy the house for $150,000 and pay 0% interest on your mor... 03/07/2009

- Get Your Irish On! bostonkayakguy.wordpress.com — U2...special performance...Boston...secret location...March 11...(continued) BostonKayakGuy...John Prescott's The MetWest Scene   » Full Story on bostonkayakguy.wordpress.com   U2 Takes Boston by Storm !!!   -BostonKayakGuy     Top Real Estate A... 03/04/2009

     As of February 28, 2009, there were 81 single family listings in Needham on the Multiple Listing Service (MLSPin).  As the winter draws to an end and buyers begin to thaw out, Needham is well positioned to continue its upward trend in home sales this year.  However, one must note that there ... 03/03/2009

The Devil’s in the De-Val(s)… Posted on February 27, 2009 by bostonkayakguy  Well folks, Deval Patrick played sock it to metrowest commuters this week. It’s a game he excels in, and he takes no prisoners. So rather than try and explain where and when the tolls have risen, or how they will rise ag... 02/27/2009

Needham Community Council is such a wonderful organization.  I know this first hand.  My sister was in need and moved in with me about 11 years ago.  She also ended up taking her grandchildren and raising them.  She was with me for a while with the children.  Community Council gave these kids a C... 02/24/2009

French Toast for Lovers…and universalhub.com ??? bostonkayakguy.wordpress.com — Our friends over at UniversalHub.com are quite fond of french toast. Isn't everybody? And Jaimee Rose is known for her stylin' ways. So guess what's the perfect way for these two eloquent bloggers to enjoy a very spe... 02/14/2009

This is the beginning of a series of blogs highlighting Needham Businesses.I feel confident in promoting this Needham-based Business.  I have also included a recentproject in Wellesley, MA.Consolidated Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has been wonderful for me as a real estate agent becauase they have be... 02/13/2009

Beastly Bullies…Needham High Goes On Offensive Posted on February 11, 2009 by bostonkayakguy  Officials at Needham High School continue to stay on top of matters affecting its students. In a recent email to parents, the subject of cyber -bullying took center stage.  Along with trying to raise par... 02/11/2009

     As of January 31, 2009, there were 70 single family listings in Needham on the Multiple Listing Service (MLSPin).  Market performance in Needham is forecasted to be strong, due in part to a large amount of properties listed for below market averages for the year to date which should continue... 02/09/2009

Needham students at Newman elementary school are seeing the Needham farm grow from a small piece of land by their school. This helps the kids think about and protect their environment Not too far from there and a few years back one of the residents of Needham loaned a piece of land to residents t... 02/03/2009

Well if you look outside you would not think it was spring weather-wise or ground-wise with all the snow but the sun is shining.  The end of January brings a spring market to Needham.  Other nearby markets are busier too.  For example I did an open house in Holliston last Sunday 1/25 and it was m... 01/31/2009

iPod: Chilled But Connected… John Prescott’s The MetWest Scene bostonkayakguy.wordpress.com Submitted: Just now! - Do you ski? Snowboard? Skate? Commute outside to work? Live where it's cold right now? Do you want to stay connected to your iPod while you're outside? Playing winter sports? Walkin... 01/27/2009

There are 68 single family homes on the market ranging from $350,000 to 3.200,000.  The largest concentration of the inventory is at $1,000,000 to 1,499,000 which is 25 listings.  The next largest concentration would be $500,000 to $599,000.  Not too many properties are coming on the market.   Al... 01/26/2009

There is a new business in Needham and it is right in step with green initiatives.  What is that company "Big-Belly Solar."  The visionary is only 36 years old Jim Poss.  He was really upset when he passed by an overflowing municipal trash can.  The company is locatedd on Brook Road, Needham, MA.... 01/22/2009