Buyer Demand & Seller Reluctance in Franklin, MA - 10/26/11 04:37 PM
The Franklin, MA real estate market is a bit tricky to describe these days...Is it a buyer or seller market, you ask?  Technically it is a bit of both due to the fact that there is a resurgance of qualified buyers who are ready, willing and able to purchase a Franklin, MA area home but there are simply not enough available homes in any price range.
Sellers seem to be hesitant to list their homes for sale even if they would like to downsize, retire south, etc, but recent home price depreciation could be holding them back even when they no … (0 comments)

Franklin, MA Public Library Now Offers Student Assistance - 10/25/11 03:14 PM
Franklin, Massachusetts--Franklin Public Library Offers New Services The Franklin Public Library Student Assistance Center is open for business. Qualified volunteers in Math, Science, Social Studies, Study Skills, Reading, and Language Arts are available on Mondays through Thursdays, from 3-5p.m to assist students in grades 2-8. We encouraged students to bring their homework or projects to the Center to work in groups, alone or with a volunteer.  
Volunteer and student application forms are available at the main desk at the Library. Please call 508-520-4940 x 2 for more information.  
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Franklin, MA Police Department Reports Road Closure in North Franklin - 10/19/11 01:07 PM
Road Closure Alert.....Partridge St, between Dover and Harborwood, will be closed to through traffic for construction from Monday October 24 through Thursday November 10.
 
 
Please give me a call at 508-369-5131 or email franklinmahomes@comcast.net if you need more local information.
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Franklin, MA Best Buy List for week of October 10, 2011 - 10/11/11 01:56 PM

I have attempted to show some of the more outstanding properties that are currently on the market through these Best Buy lists.  These Franklin, Massachusetts homes may or may not be my listings, rather they are, in my opinion only, the best values for the money...

 
Enjoy all four seasons in this fantastic split entry in a well established neighborhood. Relax on the deck in the summer with a spacious yard & wooded privacy. Spring & Fall take comfort in the 3 season porch built in 1996. Stay warm in the winter with a wood burning fire place in the … (0 comments)

Franklin, MA Six Months Sales Data - 10/04/11 02:32 PM
Don't be fooled by the national news... Franklin, Massachusetts homes are selling! 
Take a look at this graph below to see the Franklin sales data for the past six months.  Homes are still selling about 3% from their asking prices and homes under $600,000 have recorded the most sales activity.  There have historically been fewer buyers who can afford to purchase a higher priced home or those buyers may be buying elsewhere.  The data also tells us that a home sale will likely take an average of 3 months to sell.
Give me a call at 508-369-5131 or email franklinmahomes@comcast.net if … (0 comments)

Tips for Lowering Homeowner's Insurance Costs - 10/03/11 03:04 PM
So you have found the perfect Franklin, Massachusetts home and now is time to get the property insured before you take ownership... These tips can save you a bundle.
Review the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) report on the property you’re interested in buying. CLUE reports detail the property’s claims history for the most recent five years, which insurers may use to deny coverage. Make the sale contingent on a home inspection to ensure that problems identified in the CLUE report have been repaired. Seek insurance coverage as soon as your offer is approved. You must obtain insurance to buy. And … (0 comments)

 
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Kathy Stankard & First Time Buyers,Relocation

Franklin, MA

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