shrewsbury ma real estate: Hot Air Balloon Festival! Hudson, MA August 8, 2009 - 08/04/09 12:13 PM
Hot Air Balloon Festival! August 8, 2009
Hudson Elks 99 Park St Hudson, MA 01749
6:00 am Lift-off - Hot air balloons will lift off from field behind the Hudson Elks. Come down and watch the take-off!
Beginning at 2:00 pm - Family Events - Vendors, entertainment and field events … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Worcester's Restaurant Week: enjoy the local flavor! - 07/20/09 08:19 PM
Finally like Boston, Worcester is doing a Restaurant Week! August 3-14 dine out at local participating restaurants at a substantial discount. For $20.09 per person (plus tax and gratuity), you receive a three course meal. Most restaurants will have a limited set menu from which you can chose. However, it is … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Tips for putting an offer on a short sale property - 06/30/09 08:54 AM
So you have found the house you want but it is a short sale. What to do? Prepare yourself!
Here are my top tips:
Short sales take longer than a private sale to close; the average is 5-6 months. Therefore you need to realize you will be tied up in this … (1 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: A warm welcome to your home: your front entrance! - 06/30/09 08:40 AM
Source: MLSpin calendar 2009
Small details can make a big difference to the front entrance to your home. It doesn't take much to give it a fresh new look.
Replace the hardware. New locks, hinges and handles can drastically change your theme from ultramodern to rustic (or whatever look you … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Be proud of your porch! - 06/30/09 08:30 AM
Source: MLSPin calendar 2009
A well decorated front or back porch can make your home much more inviting. Is yours looking drab? Here are some ideas to spruce it up!
Wicker furniture: so easy to customize to your color scheme. Paint the wicker to match your decor and add new … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: SOLD! 18 Auburn Street, Victorian 3 family, $199,000 - 06/21/09 04:23 PM
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Forbes: America's Most Livable Cities: Worcester ranked #9!! - 06/18/09 12:04 PM
Forbes, In Depth: America's Most Livable CitiesSource: Forbes, 4.01.09, Zack O'Malley Greenburg
Worcester, Mass. ranked number 9!
Metro Area: WorcesterMetro Population: 787,000 Income Growth: 3.5% (No. 145 of 379) Cost of Living Index: 106.1 (No. 147 of 379) Culture Index: 98 (No. 7 of 379, tie) Crime per 100,000: 2,334 (No. … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Buy a home in 2009 and take advantage of the federal tax credit! - 03/23/09 03:22 PM
Information on $8000 federal tax credit
Buy a home in 2009 and take advantage of the federal tax credit!
Basics on the program:
Who can receive the credit?Only first-time home buyers are eligible and they must close between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. Investors or people purchasing a second … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Mortgage rates: holding steady at 5 3/4% for 30 year fixed - 03/04/09 09:02 PM
The average 30-year fixed mortgage stayed constant at 5.34% for the week ended Feb. 18, according to Bankrate.com.
Industry leaders expect the rates will remain in this range for a while.
What does this mean? If you are thinking of buying a home, talk to several banks first to determine what … (1 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: New foreclosure prevention plan--do you qualify? - 03/04/09 08:49 PM
Source: Cnn online, by Les Christie "Mortgage help: do you qualify?"
Many clients are asking me about President Obama's new housing foreclosure plan. I found this article, which outlines the main points clearly. Bottom line, talk with your lender to see if you qualify.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- President Obama's eagerly … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: LEED certification: what does it all mean? - 10/23/08 01:38 PM
I am seeing more and more about LEED certification for properties and many people don't understand what it's all about. Here's a quick rundown:
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Envinromental Design. It is a certification procedure developed by www.usgbc.org to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable housing.Building a LEED house generally … (1 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Buy Worcester Now--what does it mean? How does it work? - 10/08/08 03:06 PM
I get asked this question often: what exactly is Buy Worcester Now? How does it work? Unfortunately, I hear many people are getting frustrated that they can't get specifics on it from real estate agents or the Buy Worcester Now website.
Bottom line: the specifics depend on you and your … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Fall Home Show, Worcester Oct 24-26 - 10/06/08 07:18 AM
The Fall Home Show is back in Worcester on Oct 24-26 at the DCU Center!
Regular admission $6, children under 12 free
Friday Oct 24: 5PM-9PMSaturday Oct 25: 10AM-8PMSunday Oct 26: 11AM-5PMFor free passes into the event visit www.worcestershows.com
Green Condos-Energy efficiency at its best!Live in a truly energy efficient condo. … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: It pays to get answers before buying a condo - 10/05/08 08:31 PM
Adapted from Alex Veiga from Associated Press on September 7, 2008
For many aspiring homeowners, buying a condominium is an affordable way to transition from being a renter and begin reaping the benefits of homeownership - without a lot of the added costs involved in maintaining a house with a yard … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Worcester MA market report: single family homes July-Sept 2008, Q3 2008 - 10/02/08 08:35 PM
Worcester Centrum
Worcester MA real estate report: third quarter 2008Single family homesAverage sale price in Worcester, July-September 2008: $206,760Average days on the market July-September 2008: 144.30 daysNumber of properties sold July-September 2008: 245Number of properties under agreement July-September 2008: 110
Statistics from third quarter 2007:Average sale price in Worcester, July-September 2007: … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Child Passenger Safety Seat Check, Sept 25 FREE - 09/11/08 06:36 AM
Child Passenger Safety Seat Education
UMass Memorial Health Care EMS Garage at 23 Wells St., Worcester, Sept 25, 2008 8 a.m. - 1:30PM* Educates parents and caregivers about child passenger safety. * Technicians are available to check car seats and help parents install them. * Appointments are required, and inspections are … (1 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Great Pumpkin Fest 2008, Saturday Oct 25, 2008 Worcester - 09/11/08 06:29 AM
Great Pumpkin Fest 2008Family-friendly Halloween fun, Saturday, October 25, Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Looking for a fun Halloween festival that's not too scary for the kids? Don't miss the biggest Halloween celebration for families in Central Massachusetts -- Great Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 25. From noon to 9 p.m. … (0 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Yankee Candle fall festival, Oct 11-12, 2008 - 09/10/08 08:18 AM
Yankee Candle fall festival, Oct 11-12, 2008
Yankee CandleGREENFIELD ROADSouth Deerfield, MA 01373 877-636-7707
Stop by Yankee Candle all weekend long to enjoy various entertainment & activities for everyone in the family including:* Hayrides* Pumpkin Decorating* Balloon Artists & Face Painters
Take advantage of Yankee Candle's Sale Tent that will … (1 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Worcester's Canal Fest! Rescheduled till Saturday November 1, 2008 - 09/05/08 01:42 PM
Worcester's Canal Fest! Saturday November 1 , 11AM-6PM
What: A giant street festival featuring horse-drawn wagon tours of the neighborhood, food from neighborhood restaurants, and musicians, dancers and street performers. A real party. But the best of CanalFest will be a full-sized water-filled replica of the Blackstone Canal ... sitting … (2 comments)
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shrewsbury ma real estate: Restaurant Spotlight: Bocado Tapas Wine Bar - 08/21/08 08:25 PM
Bocado has brought the modern, sex, big city feel to the Worcester dining scene. The latest eatery from the creators of Block 5 takes you on a journey of tastes and flavors inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, experienced through a savory mix of tapas plates and matched wine flights. Upon entering, … (1 comments)
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