worcester ma real estate: Rental: West side Worcester, cute Cape, large fenced yard, garage, hardwoods - 11/06/09 03:11 PM
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worcester ma real estate: RENTAL: Charlton, two bedroom, 50% discount on first month's rent - 11/06/09 03:06 PM
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worcester ma real estate: First time home buyer tax credit extended til April 30, 2010! - 11/06/09 01:53 PM
Source: www.realtor.com
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:
Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
Expands the credit to grant … (0 comments)
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worcester ma real estate: North Worcester well kept Cape--large yard, garage! - 10/25/09 04:00 PM
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worcester 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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worcester 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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worcester ma real estate: Elm Park Summer Concert Series! - 07/08/09 07:38 AM
It's time for the Elm Park Summer Concert Series!
Sponsored by Park Spirit of Worcester, Inc., this non-profit organization, promotes citizen and community involvement in the preservation and growth of Worcester’s parks and play areas. So grab a blanket and head over for some sweet (and free!) tunes at dusk. To … (0 comments)
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worcester 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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worcester 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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worcester 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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worcester ma real estate: SOLD! 18 Auburn Street, Victorian 3 family, $199,000 - 06/21/09 04:23 PM
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worcester 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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worcester ma real estate: Appraisal discrepancies troublesome for sales - 06/10/09 12:24 PM
The Boston Globe had an interesting article on how appraisals can hold up or ruin some deals, mainly because of the bank owned properties being sold much lower than market rate. It’s an issue all Realtors and buyers are facing right now.
What’s the take away from all this? Work with … (1 comments)
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worcester ma real estate: How to Know that You're Ready to Buy - 05/22/09 07:13 PM
This is an excellent article by Michele Dawson on how to know you are ready to buy! Enjoy!
Signs That You're Ready to Buy
By Michele Dawson Copyright © by Realty Times
Figuring out whether you're ready to buy a house -- whether you're a renter or are aiming to … (0 comments)
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worcester ma real estate: Worcester MA real estate report: May 2009 - 05/22/09 07:05 PM
Worcester MA real estate report: May 2009
Single family homes
Average sale price in Worcester, May 2009: $180,706Average days on the market May 2009: 140 days Number of properties sold May 2009: 43 Number of properties under agreement May 2009: 81
Statistics from May 2008
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worcester 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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worcester 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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worcester 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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worcester ma real estate: Dec 10: Free Concert, Mechanics Hall Worcester - 12/10/08 10:01 AM
Come hear the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty play at Mechanics Hall, Worcester today at 12PM! These 60 musicians, stationed at Hansom AFB, will bring you to your feet with their spectacular holiday show. Filled with patriotic songs and sounds of the season as well as American Songbook favorites this … (0 comments)
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worcester ma real estate: Seasonal checklist for property maintenance - 12/05/08 03:46 PM
Source: New England Condominium, November 2008; Bill Dowell's active Rain blog
It's best to have a schedule of cleaning for properties and associations so you can be sure you are properly maintaining it. Here are some checklists to use as a reference:
Spring checklist:
wash windows inside and out; check drapes … (0 comments)
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