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2011 

105 Myrtle Street, Wrentham  $349,900 Living Area: 1687 Year Built: 1977 Lot Size: 1.14 acres Bedrooms: 3 Baths:  2 full 2011 Taxes:  $4093.44  Last sold for:  $332,900 in 2003 PRO-acre landscaped & fenced yard, newer roof and heating system CON-dated kitchen *************************************...
05/31/2011
Here are the top 10 deal breakers buyers and sellers encounter that can impact the sale of a home: 1. Fixtures and Personal Property Pitfalls How to avoid it- Disputes over fixtures and personal property are common. It is important that the client is clear about the difference between attached ap...
05/24/2011
If you're thinking of selling your Franklin, Massachusetts home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net proceeds from the sale won't cover your total mortg...
05/23/2011
The Franklin, MA area has just endured a week of rain, and today the sun made its first appearance in a long time!  Home & garden shops were bustling as I drove past and finally we can enjoy spring blooms... Here are a few photos of spring in Franklin, MA... I think I had better go work on my yard!
05/20/2011
May 18, 2011 Massachusetts home owners can now apply for interest-free loans for up to $25,000 and terms up to seven years to help with the cost of installing qualified energy-efficient improvements in their homes or rental properties through the Mass Save Residential HEAT Loan Program [www.MassS...
05/19/2011
Fifteen years ago when I began in Franklin, MA as a REALTOR, electric heated homes were considered undesirable to most home buyers.  As times have changed and the prices of oil and gas have risen, electric heated homes are now considered somewhat mainstream.  Severe allergy sufferers actually see...
05/18/2011
I have attempted to show some of the more outstanding properties that are currently on the market in Franklin, MA through these Best Buy lists.  These Franklin homes may or may not be my listings, rather they are, in my opinion only, the best choices for the money... Here are 4 "BEST BUY" homes s...
05/16/2011
As this chart from the Multiple Listing Service shows, Franklin, MA homes are selling despite what the news outlets are reporting.  The first column shows how many homes went under contract in each price range whereas the 2nd column shows how many of those actually remained under contract.  Possi...
05/11/2011
  There are many fun community events going on this month for all ages in the Franklin, Massachusetts area.  The Parmenter 5K Fun Run For All Ages will be held this Sunday May 15th with registration starting at 8am and the actual race start time at 10am.  Proceeds from the race will benefit the ...
05/09/2011
Home sales and prices are still dropping around the country as huge inventories of foreclosures and short sales continue to weigh on many markets. So how can traditional sellers stand out in a crowded real estate marketplace? CNNMoney.com recently highlighted several keys to getting a home sold i...
05/05/2011
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