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Newton, MA Real Estate News

By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Massachusetts - Condos - September 2010 Market Statistics For Sale There are currently 150 condos currently for sale in Newton Ma. (An increase of 19.0%.) The average list price for these condos is $528,149. (A decrease of 11.7%.) These condos have been on the market for an average of 108.45 days. (A decrease of 17.2%) There are currently 21 condos under agreement to be sold in Newton, Ma. (Flat month-to-month.) The average list price for these condos is $558,043. (An increase of 6.6%.) These condos have been on the market for an average of 142.43 days. (An increase of 22.5%.) 15 condos sold during this month in Newton, Ma. (A decrease of 51.6%.) The average sale price for these condos was $459,730. (An increase of 6.9%.) These condos were on the market for an average of 82.33 da...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Massachusetts - Single Family Homes - September 2010 Market Statistics For Sale There are currently 232 single family homes currently for sale in Newton Ma. (An increase of 28.2%.) The average list price for these homes is $1,245,053. (An increase of 1.9%) These homes have been on the market for an average of 118.83 days. (A decrease of 13.5%) Under Agreement There are currently 46 single family homes under agreement to be sold in Newton, Ma. (A decrease of 13.2%.) The average list price for these homes is $802,295. (A decrease of 13.6%.) These homes have been on the market for an average of 93.67 days. (A decrease of 16.3%) Homes Sold 39 single family homes sold this month in Newton, Ma. (A decrease of 20.4%.) The average sale price for these homes was $953,173. (An increase of ...
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
Next time you come through Newtonville, stop by the Great Harvest Bread Co and try a complementary slice of bread. You will learn that different breads come out on different days. If you want to plan ahead, go to the website and read the schedule wickedgoodbread.com. My personal favorite is the apple pie which comes out on Saturday- yum! Last week when I stopped in for a loaf of the Multi-grain (had to have a slice while I was there) the store was busy with hungry patrons. A polite bunch of middle school kids sat around their backpacks eating lunch. A mother was reading a book to her twins in one corner. At the counter the owner, Jim Cellucci was working hard to please a sweet little lady who was asking for a sample of one of his specialties which hadn't come out yet. Jim went back and...
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
Staging Newton Centre Home Helps Buyers Get a Better Sense of the Space Not everyone watches the HGTV and even if you do, that doesn't mean you know how to prepare a home for the market. Not everyone understands the purpose of staging a home to sell. Barbara says, "The way you live in a home is different than the way you sell a house." "Home staging is the act of preparing a private residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money." ~Wikipedia.org Staging techniques focus on improving a property's appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product that will appeal to a variety of buyers. Lots of buyers will have trouble visua...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton: Touch-A-Truck   On Sunday, September 26th, The Newton Partnership is hosting the second annual Newton Touch-A-Truck event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Newton South High School at 140 Brandeis Rd. in Newton Centre. Kids will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a big rig, touch the scoop of a digger, see the inside of an ambulance, sit in a police cruiser, walk up the ramp of a delivery vehicle, and much more. More than 30 trucks are expected.      
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By Lynda Longmire
(Virtual Homes Real Estate)
Newton MA Real Estate - Home Buying Guide The Newton MA real estate and home buying process can be complicated and you will benefit from the guidance of industry professionals. A real estate buyer's agent, mortgage lender and an attorney are the primary advisers in the purchase of property. If you are a first-time home buyer  could be eligible for special financing programs. Newton MA Real Estate Search Tools Start your search be determining your price range, housing needs and lifestyle you desire. The Newton MA real estate site will assist you in researching the community and finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosed listings (bank-owned), land, condominiums,  all through the MA Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Request relocation, school a...
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
Newton North High School to Hold Public Open House Members of the public are invited to take a self-guided tour of the new Newton North High School on Sunday, September 12th, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to see the theatre and other performance and rehearsal spaces, science labs, gymnasium, swimming pool, library commons, cafeteria, and classrooms. "It's an exciting opportunity for us to open the doors to Newton North, and let residents get an up-close look at the new school that will be a tremendous resource for the entire community," Mayor Warren said. Sunday, September 12th12:00pm-3:00pmNewton North High School, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
Newton Community Education Says Welcome to Fall The Newton Community Education Fall programs are full of exciting opportunities to learn and broaden your horizons. Newton Community Education is a separate and self sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools. Their classes are excellent taught by talented and experienced instructors. Mindfulness: the Foundation for Inner Peace and True Happiness is a four part speaker series. Four dynamic speakers will tell the story of their journey in light of their practice of mindfulness meditation. This series is a benefit series to support the Newton Community Education Scholarship Fund. Family Night Under the Stars is an exciting opportunity to visit the Clay Center Observatory in Brookline with the entire family. Share a magical evening with your...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Massachusetts - Condos - August 2010 Market Statistics There are currently 126 condos currently for sale in Newton Ma. (A drop of 10.6%.) The average list price for these condos is $534,431 and these condos have been on the market for an average of 130.98 days. There are currently 21 condos under agreement to be sold in Newton, Ma. (A drop of 32.2%.) The average list price for these condos is $523,471 and these condos have been on the market for an average of 116.19 days. 31 condos sold during this month in Newton, Ma. (An decrease of 8.8%.) The average sale price for these condos was $429,863 and these condos were on the market for an average of 94.45 days. Absorption Rate Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to sell all of the houses currently for sale in a ...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Massachusetts - Single Family Homes - August 2010 Market Statistics There are currently 181 single family homes currently for sale in Newton Ma. (A drop of 9.5%.) The average list price for these homes is $1,220,982 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 118.83 days. There are currently 53 single family homes under agreement to be sold in Newton, Ma. (A drop of 30.2%.) The average list price for these homes is $929,108 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 112.04 days. 49 single family homes sold this month in Newton, Ma. (A decrease of 9.2%.) The average sale price for these homes was $944,186 and these homes were on the market for an average of 44.14 days. Absorption Rate Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to sell all...
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By Claudette Millette, Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass
(The Buyers' Counsel)
Newton North High Opens - The Most Expensive School in Massachusetts' History  Tens years after its initial planning phase Newton North High School had its opening ceremony yesterday.   What started out originally as a $39 million renovation project to the old structure eventually morphed into the new Newton High North High School at a cost of close to $200 million.  The excessive price tag associated with this school is symbolic of the rising cost of education, not only in Massachusetts, but also nationwide.  And, the controversy that has surrounded it has sometimes divided the city of Newton.  The new school, which has been jokingly referred to as the "Taj Mahigh," weighs in at 413,000 square feet. The new building has been thought of as a monument to former mayor David Cohen and the ...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Mass Dogs Have their Day Recently Newton's Alderman voted to allow more off-leased areas in city parks. The Commissioner of Newton's Parks and Recreation Department has identified 24 areas that would make good off leash areas for local dogs. There is still a lot of debate to happen on this issue and I'm sure that just a small portion of these areas will become official off-lease dog parks. However, in the mean time, I know three dogs that are ready to check out each and every one of the current options.                  
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
If you're moving to Newton and you love your dog, you'll want to know about Doggone-it. This is how relaxed the pups get during their "doggy spa experience." My dog has been groomed with tender loving care for over 10 years at Doggone-it. By the way, this is a real dog! Notice the tongue in the closeup! www.Doggone-it.com556 Commonwealth Ave.Newton, MA 02459(617)244-3003       Read more about Doggone-it at http://www.yournewtonmove.com/blogs/janet_porcaro/archive/2009/06/04/doggon-it-where-newton-pets-love-to-be-seen.aspx Okay, my real reason for writing this is to show off my beautiful puppy of 12 years, Murphy Suzie Q. Isn't she cute. The PathwayHome Realty Group team are very pet friendly.
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
Chestnut Street Teen Center in Upper Falls Gains Outstanding Role Model Meet Chanda Gunn, new Director of the Chestnut Street Teen Center in Upper Falls. She is pouring her great talents and focus to revitalize the Center as a clean, safe, and inviting environment for teens. She is full of ideas and has the energy of an Olympic champion. Oh, strike that last part, she IS an Olympic champion. Did I mention she played on the U.S. woman's national ice hockey team for 10 years? How about that she won the bronze metal in the 2006 Olympic Games? She is still an athlete in her spare time. Chanda was embarrassed to have her picture taken the day I visited because of her 2 black eyes from a rough game of field hockey. During our meeting, Chanda spoke about her effort to launch cooking classes fo...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
I just came across a new Wikipedia page listing all of the Mayors for Newton, Massachusetts. Now when my friends and I are sitting around quaffing a few too many beers and we get into an argument about who was the mayor and when, we have a definitive resource for settling the argument. 1 James F.C. Hyde 1874– 1875 2 Alden Speare 1876 – 1877 3 William E. Fowle 1878 – 1879 4 Royal M. Pulsifer 1880 – 1881 5 William P. Ellison 1882 – 1883 6 J. Wesley Kimball 1884 – 1885 7 Heman Burr 1889 – 1890 8 Hermon E Hibbard 1891 – 1892 9 John A. Fenno 1893 – 1894 10 Henry E. Bothfield 1895 11 Henry E. Cobb 1896 – 1898 12 Edward B. Wilson 1899 – 1900 13 Edward L. Pickard 1901 14 John W. Weeks 1902 – 1903 15 Alonzo R. Weed 1904 – 1905 16 Edgar W. Warren 1906 – 1907 17 George Hutchinson 1908 – 1909 18 C...
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By Lynda Longmire
(Virtual Homes Real Estate)
Newton Massachusetts Short Sales - Not You're Typical Real Estate Transaction If you are buying a home and want the best "deal" in the purchase of real estate a "short sale" may be your best option. Buying a Newton MA short sale is a difficult and often a frustrating process. To have success, hire experienced professionals that understand all aspects of the transaction. Expert advice can be provided by real estate agents, attorneys, mortgage brokers or bankers and home inspectors. What is a Short Sale? Homeowners that have financial difficulties may pursue a short sale prior to foreclosure. This process may be the best option to preserve their credit and limit their debt exposure. In MA, the laws governing foreclosures provide incentives for lenders to work with homeowners that can no l...
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By Tean Wong
(Centre Realty Group)
  Summer has not ended yet, but I am thinking ahead. I recommend all of my clients, family members and friends to think about Fall home maintenance weeks or months before it arrives. The reason is that home improvements and home maintenances need plan. Some of the works you will need to schedule a licensed professional, or service provider, it is always better to have things in place before you need them. So I called Hawk Eye Inspector for a little advices on how to do Fall home maintenance. This blog will be about interior Fall home maintenance and I will post one for exterior next week. Let’s start our Fall home maintenance. Check your heat pump, furnace or boiler. Have a heating professional make any repairs that are necessary. If there are the filters associated with your heating sy...
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By Janet Porcaro, Janet Porcaro
(Keller Williams Realty)
Newton Real Estate Update - How's the market? As soon as anyone finds out I am in real estate, the first question that pops up is, "How's the market?"  "Unbelievable," I will often reply.  Sometimes it is hard to give a more exact answer without asking more questions. There are many ways to elaborate by going in various directions, say for example, national v. local or spring v. summer.  Let's look at the Newton market for 2010 to date (specifically to July 31, 2010) Compare the following 2 snapshots of real estate sales, active, pendings and solds for Newton, MA.  For the first 6 months of 2010, the Newton real estate market appeared to be heading in the direction of a slow recovery. Solds and even pendings are higher than last year. Average sales price is up and days on market is down...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Massachusetts - Condos - July 2010 Market Statistics There are currently 141 condos currently for sale in Newton Ma. (A drop of 14.0% from June.) The average list price for these condos is $528,467 and these condos have been on the market for an average of 124.33 days. There are currently 31 condos under agreement to be sold in Newton, Ma. (A drop of 8.8% from June.) The average list price for these condos is $495,990 and these condos have been on the market for an average of 98.29 days. 34 condos sold during the month of June 2010 in Newton, Ma. (An decrease of 44.1% from June.) The average sale price for these condos was $579,935 and these condos were on the market for an average of 101.68 days. Absorption Rate Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to sell al...
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By Bob Tanski, Realtor
(Century 21 Shawmut Properties)
Newton Massachusetts - Single Family Homes - July 2010 Market Statistics There are currently 200 single family homes currently for sale in Newton Ma. (A drop of 18% from June.) The average list price for these homes is $1,222,996 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 111.89 days. There are currently 76 single family homes under agreement to be sold in Newton, Ma. (A drop of 22.4% from June.) The average list price for these homes is $993,547 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 64.41 days. 54 single family homes sold during the month of July 2010 in Newton, Ma. (An increase of 23.9% from June.) The average sale price for these homes was $1,004,263 and these homes were on the market for an average of 68.44 days. Absorption Rate Absorption Rate is ...
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