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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
More February Vacation Week 2014 Activities Sharon MA 02067 - Part 2 Sled, Snowshoe, Skate, Tube and More! If you can get your kids off the electronics and out of the house there are lots of places for them to enjoy the snow. Helmuts are recommended. Here are some places to do outdoor activities that may be familiar and some that may be new! Enjoy! SLEDDING: Best for Younger Sledders Pequitside Farm - 79 Pleasant Street, Canton. Pequitside Farm is a 33-acre property owned by the Town of Canton and managed by the Canton Conservation Commission. On the property, there is a large Colonial era main house and right next to it is a small hill for sledding. It's not too steep and is perfect for young children. There is a parking lot right at the house. Ponkapoag Golf Course - 2167 Washington S...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
What to Do February Vacation Week 2014 Sharon MA 02067 - Part 1 It's February vacation week for most Massachusetts schools and there is SO much to do! Here's a list of activities at libraries, bookstores, crafts stores, malls and area Chidren's Museums. Watch for my next post: Where to Sled, Snowshoe, Tube, Skate and more! Plus, some favorite activities to do at home! I'd love to hear from you about your ideas, or programs you and your family enjoy! Please comment below! Don't forget to Register where noted, and always call to make sure nothing has changed! Stay warm and have a great week! Monday, February 17 through Sunday, February 23 Easton Children's Museum has such a great week planned! Check their website for all the details including "The Case of the Fantastic Forgery", Massachus...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website:  vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that a child not included in the will (“omitted child”), or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances, may elect (by filing a timely claim) to take an intestate share (what he or she would have gotten if no will), regardless of whether the child was born before or after the execution of the will, unless (1) the omitted child (or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances) was "provided for by the testator during his life time" or (2) "it appears that the omission was intentional and not occasioned by accident o...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
Dual Agents and Fiduciary Responsibility in Sharon MA - Part 2 The Sharon MA real estate market is a Sellers' Market right now. There are only 25 active single family homes listed for sale; less that a month's worth of inventory. As a result, there is a lot of pent up demand for homes. This is why we saw a significant number of homes receive multiple bids in 2013, often selling above list price. Now is a great time to get your home ready for sale.  In a previous post, I wrote about "Why a "Pocket Listing" Hurts Sellers in Sharon MA. In this post, I'll explain more about a Dual Agent and Fiduciary Responsibiity.  My Commitment to You In any market, one of the goals of your Seller’s Agent is to market your home to the broadest possible audience of potential buyers. When I list your home f...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website:  vonweisslaw.com  What happens if the will is older than the marriage?  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.  Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that marriage invalidates a will in its entirety unless "it appears from the will that it was made in contemplation thereof."  Pretty simple and straightforward, right?    Under the new law, things are a bit more complex.  Under § 2-301 of MUPC, if a surviving spouse married the decedent after the decedent executed his or her final will, the surviving spouse receives a intestate share (what he or she would have gotten if no will) EXCEPT that the surviving spous...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website:  vonweisslaw.com  I am often asked "How does my divorce affect my estate plan?"  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that divorce revoked the provisions in favor of a former spouse in a pre-existing Will (the former spouse was treated as having died first).  The net effect was that former spouse did not inherit directly under the Will and any nominations appointing the former spouse were void.  The prior law was sometimes problematic.  For example, under the old law, the stepchildren potentially could inherit (even though the former spouse did not) since the former sp...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com Why is it that some nursing homes mislead elders about MassHealth (also known as Medicaid)?  Recently, a nursing home told my client (let's call her Mrs. Elder) not to apply for MassHealth (also known as Medicaid) for her husband because if she did apply for MassHealth, the MassHealth agency would put a lien on her house.  This is misleading.  The MassHealth regulations specifically set forth that a MassHealth lien cannot be placed when there is a spouse living in the house.  Because Mrs. Elder is a spouse living in the house, a lien could not be placed on Mr. and Mrs. Elder's home.  Luckily, Mrs. Elder ignored the nursing home and came to see me for ...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.  Website:  vonweisslaw.com I am often asked "How does my divorce affect my estate plan?"  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that divorce revoked the provisions in favor of a former spouse in a pre-existing Will (the former spouse was treated as having died first).  The net effect was that former spouse did not inherit directly under the Will and any nominations appointing the former spouse were void.  The prior law was sometimes problematic.  For example, under the old law, the stepchildren potentially could inherit (even though the former spouse did not) since the former spouse was tr...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com I am often asked "Should my Will state my wishes regarding my burial and funeral?" The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, the executor had no authority as to the bodily remains of the decedent.  Under § 3-701 of the MUPC, the named (named in the Will) personal representative has power to carry out the written instructions of the testator pertaining to the disposition of the bodily remains and other arrangements such as funeral and burial, even prior to his or her appointment.     As a side note, "decedent" is the term referring to the person who died, "personal representative" is the MUPC ...
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By Brigitte von Weiss
(an Expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law )
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com Who can be the personal representive (formerly known as executor)? The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Under the MUPC, the person in charge of the estate of a deceased person is called a “personal representative”.  Before the MUPC, we used the terms "executor"--if a person died with a Will--and "administrator"--if a person died without a Will. Whether or not there is a Will, § 3-203(a) of the MUPC has a “priority ladder,” which establishes who has priority to be appointed as the personal representative.  Generally, the order is as follows: (1) the person named in the Will, (2) the surviving spouse who i...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
Why a Pocket Listing Hurts Sellers in Sharon MA When you are ready to sell your home in Sharon MA, I would love the opportunity to earn your trust and business. Reading my blog posts, like this one, can help you get to know how I work, my beliefs and values, and my knowledge of the local real estate market.  This post explains Why a Pocket Listing Hurts Sellers in Sharon MA. When I work with you to sell your home in Sharon MA, I will recommend that you allow me to list your home for sale in the Multiple Listing Service, MLSPIN. Listing your home in the multiple listing service is just ONE of the ways I will market your home to the broadest possible audience of buyers. Your listing in MLSPIN can be seen (and shown) by every agent, as well as any buyers who have signed up to receive alert...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
62nd Annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament Starts Tonight! The first two Mondays in February means one thing in Boston! The start of the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament between Northeastern University, Harvard University, Boston College and Boston University. This is a BIG deal in the Boston area! Four of the best college hockey teams face off tonight at TD Garden (which for all of us from Massachusetts will always be THE Boston Garden!). Harvard and Northeastern play at 5 p.m. tonight, followed by Boston University and Boston College at 8 p.m. Next Monday, February 10th, the Consolation game is at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Championship game at 7:30 p.m. Boston University has won the most Beanpot titles at 29, however Boston College has won the last 4 tournees.  Why Is The Beanpot Such A H...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
January 2014 Sharon MA Real Estate Market Update As of January 30th, only 5 single family houses have been listed for sale in Sharon MA since the beginning of the year.  Altogether, there are just 25 Sharon homes for sale. The rate at which homes have been selling in Sharon over the past 6 months is one home every 1.3 days. What does that mean about the current market? If no other homes come on the market and market conditions do not change, it will take just 1 month for the current inventory of single family homes to sell at the current pace of the market.  Here are the other transaction status updates for January:  - 3 homes sold in January  - 3 have a Contingent status pending either 3rd party approval, signing of the          Purchase & Sale Agreement or confirmation of financing   ...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
Silent Movie Night at the Sharon Public Library! Thursday, January 30th from 6-8 p.m. at the Sharon Public Library Join in for an evening of Charlie Chaplin starring in 1914's "Tillie's Punctured Romance" as the library kicks off a 3-part silent film series in honor of our library building's centennial, 1914-2014. After the screening, enjoy an informal discussion and Q&A about the film, Chaplin and his career and silent films, in general. Our facilitator, Frank Mandosa, is a lifelong lover of film. Frank has lectured on film in various venues and taught courses in cinema at Project Contemporary Competitiveness (PCC) and in the high school classroom.  Come in out of the cold and join in! FREE RAFFLE PRIZES! LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED!  See you there!  
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
It's the 100th Anniversary of the Sharon Public Library Building 1914-2014   The Sharon Public Library Building has reached its 100th anniversary! Members of the Friends of the Library, are planning a number of opportunities to learn about our library's history, as well as to showcase authors, books, movies, music and much more from 1914!  If you've been to the Sharon Public Library recently, you probably noticed the beautiful display board as you walked in. This is the first in a series of display boards sharing information about how the Town of Sharon built the library building and how we became a Carnegie Library. I've always liked peering into the past to see what life was like. Helping to prepare the displays gave several of us the opportunity to read the notes from the original Sh...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
There has been a huge surge in the sale of generators for home use in the last few year years. Lengthy power outages from storms, flooded basements and refrigerators full of spoiled food have made more people the need for a generator. In New England, power outages typically happen in cold weather. As difficult as it is to remain in your home with lights, it's even more so to stay in a cold home. One of my neighbors recently bought a standy generator. She told me about the very detailed research she did to select the brand of generator but also a company knowledgeable about installation and service. She found most of the sales reps with whom she spoke did not know enough about their products, or the important requirements for installing a generator.  Here's some basic information that yo...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
Free Market Analysis of Your Home in Sharon MA - Get Ready for the Spring Market Now! Spring starts in 8 weeks! This is the time to start getting ready if you are planning to sell your home in Sharon MA. The first step is to call me at 781-883-3764 so I can prepare a FREE Market Analysis of your home. That will help you understand the value of your home in the current market. Here's the postcard that will be going out to Sharon homeowners this week:  I will be happy to meet with you so you can get to know a little about me and what I will do to guide you through the real estate transaction process. Find out what makes my marketing plan the most effective way to get your home sold!            
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
  2013 Year-End Real Estate Market Report for Sharon MA The Sharon MA real estate market was "wild and crazy" in 2013. Low inventory, high demand, crowded open houses, multiple offers, concerns about whether homes would appraise, historically low interest rates...whew! That's a lot going on at one time!  According to the multiple listing service, MLSPIN, 247 single family homes sold in Sharon MA in 2013. That is the most single family homes sold in Sharon in one year, topping last year's high by 18%.  Here's a year-to-year comparison showing the growing Sharon MA real estate market since 2000: New Construction Growth Of those 246 homes sold in Sharon, 17 (or 7%) were new construction. This is the largest number of new construction in Sharon in the past 13 years. The average sale price o...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
Applying for a Mortgage or Refinancing? January Brings New Lending Rules to Protect You! The 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (shortened as "Dodd-Frank Act") was a result of the 2008 recession. The goal of this Act is to prevent future collapse of major financial institutions and protect consumers from abusive lending and mortgage practices.  There are a number of rules and details involved with the Dodd-Frank Act. One of those is the Ability-to-Pay Rule which becomes effective January 10, 2014. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) describes "What the New Ability-to-Pay Rule Means for Consumers". If you're thinking of buying a house in Sharon MA here's a summary of some of that information here:  You might have thought that when you applied for a...
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By Nina Rogoff, Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents
2013 Veteran's Day Ceremony  in Sharon MA Brings Generations Together The Veteran's Day Ceremony in Sharon MA brought a few hundred people to Post Office Square to honor the Veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country in the past and present. Deputy Police Chief J.J. McGrath and Sharon's Veteran Agent, Paul Bergeron, organized the 3rd Annual Veteran's Day program as a way to gather residents to show their appreciation for our Veterans. There were Veterans from many different branches of the Armed Services representing service in WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and in the wars until today.     A variety of jeeps and military vehicles from different wars were on display. Veterans pointed out details about the vehicles, reminisced and shared information with residents and...
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