Just Sold! Pierpont Meadow Pond Waterfront - 10 Klondike Road in Dudley, MA - 11/30/09 07:24 PM
JUST SOLD!  PIERPONT MEADOW POND WATERFRONT - 10 KLONDIKE ROAD IN DUDLEY, MA 
JCKC Realty proudly presents the sale of 10 Klondike Road in Dudley, MA!This lovely 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home is located on Pierpont Meadow Pond in Dudley. 
Living Area:  2748 SQFTBedrooms:  3Bathrooms:  3List Price:  $399,900Sale Price:  $375,000

If you are interested in searching for more waterfront homes for sale in Dudley or Central MA, click on the link to start your search now!
Congratulations to Jack and Jeanne on their new waterfront home purchase!It was a pleasure working with Sarah Gustafson from Coldwell Banker on … (8 comments)

Day 86: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Multi-Family Home Styles - 11/30/09 10:03 AM
100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES MUTLI-FAMILY HOME STYLES
Multi-family homes styles are designed to be an economical choice or a great choice for investors.  They are designed as multi-family dwellings with anywhere from 1 to 9 units.  Multi-family homes are common around Central Massachusetts and there are lots of buyers for them these days.  Often times people will look to purchase a duplex or 2 family style home, where they can live in half and rent out the other half to another family.  This will help them pay the mortgage. 
Multi-family homes are built with space saving chartacteristics that help … (0 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Little Lady By The Pool - 11/22/09 10:04 PM
 SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - LITTLE LADY BY THE POOL
 
 
If you are ever looking for a Buyer's Agent or Seller's Agent in Worcester County,  Hampden County, or anywhere in Central Mass, please don't hesitate to contact me, Kathleen Cooper at kathleencooper@jckcrealty.com .  Please make sure to visit my website at http://www.MassachusettsHomeLocator.com and find everything you need from market snapshots, Buyer and Seller information, property searches, my blog and more! 
kathleencooper@jckcrealty.com , cooperagents@charter.net , 508-523-8632 www.activerain.com/jckcrealty, www.JCKCRealty.com,  www.CentralMAListings.com, http://www.realtor.com,  www.MassachusettsHomeLocator.com, http://www.facebook.com, www.trulia.com, www.myspace.com/kfcooper,  http://jckcrealty.postlets.com/ , www.loopnet.com,  http://twitter.com/jckcrealty
I am proud to be a full time real estate professional and Massachusetts Realtor.  I am … (11 comments)

Day 85: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Raised Ranch Style Homes - 11/22/09 09:08 AM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES RAISED RANCH STYLE HOMES
Raised ranch style homes are a variation of the ranch style.  Unlike a traditional ranch, raised ranches have 2 stories.  The roof has been raised to provide some additional living space and they provide flexibility and space. 
When you enter a raised ranch, you will see a flight of stairs that leads up to the main living area of the home and there is a finished lower level.  The lower level is at ground level or partially below. 
 
Raised Ranch Style Home Features:
2 Stories Partially underground basement with finished rooms … (2 comments)

The Preserve - Sturbridge MA - Homes For Sale - 11/21/09 08:02 AM
The Preserve - Sturbridge MA is one of the higher end neighborhoods in Sturbridge with homes selling for close to their asking prices.  The Preserve - Sturbridge MA currently has 4 homes for sale ranging in price from $379,000 to $449,900.  The Preserve is convieniently located just minutes to the Mass Pike and I-84. 
You will love this 65 home neighborhood of exquisite houses and landscapes.  This quality subdivision was built by Noel Homes Inc and owner Frank Noel.  There are 5 roads and abutting conservation land with walking and hiking trails for nature enthusiasts. 
If you are interested in finding out … (0 comments)

Worcester MA - Home Sold by JCKC Realty - Not In MLS! - 11/18/09 05:56 PM
 WORCESTER MA - HOME SOLD BY JCKC REALTYNOT IN MLS!
Often times when you are working with a client looking for something in particular, you just know what they want.  That was the case with this sale.  We were working with an investor for several weeks and knew what he wanted.  We called on a listing that was Under Agreement to see if there was any chance it would be coming back on the market and found out from the listing agent about this expired listing that she owned.  We setup the showing with her.  Everything worked out perfectly and close to 2 weeks … (4 comments)

Wordless Wednesday: Happy Holidays From The Cooper Elves - 11/18/09 01:06 PM
Send your own ElfYourself eCards … (11 comments)

Day 84: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Victorian Home Styles - 11/17/09 09:36 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES VICTORIAN HOME STYLES
Victorian style homes are referring to an era in time known as the Victorian period.  This was between 1837-1901 and corresponds to when Queen Victoria ruled Britain.  There are several different styles of Victorian homes: Second Empire, Queen Anne, Stick, Shingle, and Richardsonian Romanesque.
Did you know that the South End in Boston is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as the largest and oldest Victorian neighborhood in the country?  That is very cool!





Features that identify Victorian home Styles:
Steeply pitched roof of irregular … (2 comments)

Town Farm Estates - Warren MA - Homes For Sale - 11/17/09 09:41 AM

 
Town Farm Estates - Warren MA is one of the newest and most sought after neighborhoods in Warren.  These are quality homes built by reputable builder Jim Fountain.  Quality and pride are shown throughout each of these fine homes and they are known as "homes with a view" in Warren.  They are conveniently located just minutes from the center of town and off of Route 67. 
If you are looking for homes for sale and want more bang for your buck, check out what the town of Warren and Town Farm Estates has to offer you.  There are currently 4 … (0 comments)

Day 83: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Dutch Gambrel Style Homes - 11/16/09 03:35 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES DUTCH GAMBREL STYLE HOMES
Dutch Gambrels, also known as Dutch Colonial Revival style homes are part of the colonial class.  They are Dutch colonials with gambrel style roofs.  You will often times hear them described as "barn" houses.  Dutch colonial revival styled homes were very popular in the 1920s.  The gambrel style roof was popular because it allowed people to build a second story on their home inexpensively and for tax purposes, the homes were still considered a single story home helping to save money. 


Some of the most common characteristics of Dutch Colonial Revival … (5 comments)

Sturbridge Woods - Sturbridge MA - Homes For Sale - 11/14/09 10:32 PM
Sturbridge Woods - Sturbridge MA is one of the area's most premiere neighborhoods.  With grand custom built homes situated on large lots, it is easy to see why this neighborhood is prestigious and sought after.  Sturbridge Woods is located within walking distance to Big Alum Lake on Old Towne Way, an elegantly dressed up street with sidewalks and decorative light posts. 
Sturbridge Woods - Sturbridge MA has only had 1 home sale in the past 18 months and there are currently no homes for sale in this neighborhood.  The last home sold to date sold in May 2009 for $375,000 and what a deal for … (4 comments)

Warren MA - Homes For Sale - Open House This Weekend - 11/14/09 10:44 AM
 WAREN MA - HOMES FOR SALE - OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND
Join JCKC Realty tomorrow, Novemeber 15th from 12 - 2PM to view this young, 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home for sale in Warren.
Enter to win a $25 dining certificate by providing a little feedback about the home.
Year Built: 2004Size: 1580 SQFTBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2 Full1 Car Garage1 Acre Lot
www.59MechanicStreet.com for more info and photos!
       
 
 
… (4 comments)

Day 82: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Cape Cod Style Homes - 11/14/09 08:46 AM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES CAPE COD STYLE HOMES
Cape Cod style homes first originated in the late 1700s and were built by English settlers that came to America.  A former President of Yale University, Reverend Timothy Dwight, is credited with coming up with the name "Cape Cod" for this class of home styles. 
Cape Cods were modeled after the half-timbered homes in England, but were altered to adapt to the stormy New England weather.  They are traditionally 1 - 1 1/2 story homes with a steep roof and side gables.  Some capes have dormers that allow extra light, space and storage.  They are simple … (2 comments)

Fiske Hill - Sturbridge MA - Homes For Sale - 11/14/09 06:49 AM
Fiske Hill - Sturbridge MA - is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in Sturbridge.  There are several homes for sale in this neighborhood ranging in price from $247,500 to $339,900.  Sizes range from 1159 square feet to 3460 square feet. 
Why is the Fiske Hill Sturbridge MA area one of the most sought after areas?  The location is prestigious with many custom New England style homes dating back to the mid 1700s.  Fiske Hill is situated between Routes 131 and 20 with access to many shops along both main strips.  It is just minutes away from I-90 and I-84, with easy … (7 comments)

What Is Going On? - 11/13/09 05:25 PM
I agree with Steve in this post!  If you do, re-blog it and spread the word!

Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):
Let me join in the uproar over the despicable decision to give comfort to the enemy by bringing them to New York to stand trial in a civilian court and potential walk out totally free.
They are going to be accorded constitutional rights - normally reserved for citizens. They are going to be given trail lawyers who will attempt to suppress evidence - evidence that was never collected with the … (5 comments)

Day 81: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Colonial Style Homes - 11/12/09 07:32 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES COLONIAL STYLE HOMES
The colonial architecture is associated with many different cultural traditions, including English, Spanish, Dutch and French.  Colonials found here in Central Mass are stately and symmetrical.  They are usually a 2 story rectangular dwelling with bedrooms on the second floor.  New England settlers first constructed what is known as Garrison Colonials, colonials that were similar to medieval England homes.  They had steep gable roofs, diamond paned windows and unpainted clapboard or wood siding. 
Today's colonials are known as Neo-Colonials.  Inspired by the original colonial homes, Neo-Colonials mix modern style with classic simplicity and … (6 comments)

Day 80: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Pioneer Brewing Company - 11/11/09 07:11 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES PIONEER BREWING COMPANY

In May of 2004, Todd Sullivan and Tim Daley formed Pioneer Brewing Company in Sturbridge, MA.  Previously known as the Hyland brewery operation, the brewery was offered to them from the Damon family.  The Pioneer Brewing Company takes pride in being small and always fresh.  They brew the finest quality brews around Sturbridge & surrounding.  Their dream is to stay small, similar to the breweries in the countryside of Europe where community is just as important as the beer itself.
Both Tim and Todd are graduates of Siebel Institute of Technology, a premier brewing school.  They worked along … (10 comments)

You Probably All Think I'm Crazy - NARDiego And Me. - 11/11/09 11:10 AM
If you're going to the NAR in San Diego and would like to meet RErockstar Matt, help him out!  =)
Best wishes Matt!  Hope you make it.
Sincerely,
Kathleen
Via Matt Stigliano (RE/MAX Access - San Antonio Real Estate Rockstar):
photo courtesy of peasap
National Association of Realtors® Convention - San Diego - November 13-16
The National Association of Realtors@ Convention (NARDiego) is upon us.  I had no intention of going this year, but a few recent conversations with agents whose opinions I truly value, really got me thinking about it.  Of course, there was a few huge issues in the way.  … (1 comments)

Wordless Wednesday: Do You Want To Take A Bath With Me? - 11/11/09 10:04 AM
 DO YOU WANT TO TAKE A BATH WITH ME?


… (20 comments)

Hey You! Do You List...or List to Last? - 11/10/09 11:09 AM
 HEY YOU!  DO YOU LIST...OR LIST TO LAST?
Do you know the difference or which one you are?  There are listers in this business and then their are those that list to last!  The latter is what you should be aiming for, and if you do, you can't go wrong.  Even on a listing that may be impossible to sell in your eyes, if you're listing to last, you can make it work.  As the old saying goes - "you have to list to last" in real estate, but that's only if you work it right.  Let's take a look at … (12 comments)

Day 79: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Micknuck's Fresh Marketplace - 11/09/09 10:29 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES MICKNUCK'S FRESH MARKETPLACE
Located at 570 Main Street in Sturbridge you will find Micknuck's Fresh Marketplace.  It's a small, hometown market with fresh produce, a deli and a reasonable selection of groceries.  The produce is priced well, I often make a stop here in addition to going to one of the major grocery stores around.
You can find a selection of fresh pasteries from Francesco's Bakery located in Charlton, MA at Micknuck's.  A few of my favorite things to pickup here include cranberry walnut chicken salad at the deli, fresh chocolate chip muffins, fresh fruit and … (5 comments)

London Bridge is Falling Down...I Mean The Berlin Wall! - 11/09/09 09:00 AM
 LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN...I MEAN THE BERLIN WALL!
What were you doing 20 years ago today?  Were you selling real estate, entering college, in grade school?  Today marks the 20th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall in Germany.  The Berlin Wall was constructed in August of 1961 by the German Democratic Repulic to stop East Berliners from escaping from the Soviet-controlled East German state into the West of the city.  The West of the city was occupied by the Americans, British and French. 
The Berlin Wall started as a barbed wire fence that was 96 miles long and in … (12 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Howl at the Moon - 11/08/09 09:45 PM
SPEECHLESS SUNDAY: HOWL AT THE MOON
 
If you are ever looking for a Buyer's Agent or Seller's Agent in Worcester County,  Hampden County, or anywhere in Central Mass, please don't hesitate to contact me, Kathleen Cooper at kathleencooper@jckcrealty.com .  Please make sure to visit my website at http://www.MassachusettsHomeLocator.com and find everything you need from market snapshots, Buyer and Seller information, property searches, my blog and more! 
kathleencooper@jckcrealty.com , cooperagents@charter.net , 508-523-8632 www.activerain.com/jckcrealty, www.JCKCRealty.com,  www.CentralMAListings.com, http://www.realtor.com,  www.MassachusettsHomeLocator.com, http://www.facebook.com, www.trulia.com, www.myspace.com/kfcooper,  http://jckcrealty.postlets.com/ , www.loopnet.com,  http://twitter.com/jckcrealty
I am proud to be a full time real estate professional and Massachusetts Realtor.  I am happy for the … (18 comments)

Day 78: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Paoletti's Fruit Store - 11/08/09 08:57 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES PAOLETTI'S FRUIT STORE

 
Located across from our office at 136 Main Street in Sturbridge is Paoletti's Fruit Store where you can buy only the freshest produce around.  Paoletti's is open 7 days a week and features a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as a full service deli.  We often run across the street to Paoletti's for one of their many lunch specials.  They offer a range of sandwiches, soups and baked goods.  They have been around since 1939and take pride in carrying high quality foods and produce.  With a … (1 comments)

Winterizing Your Home - 11/07/09 02:02 PM
Some very good information from Lennar about winterizing your home.  Very important in our area.

Via Lennar Corporation (Lennar Corporation):
If you live in a climate where freezing temperatures occur, you will need to perform certain maintenance tasks in order to keep your home in top operating condition.
Here are some tips on how to prepare your home for winter conditions - and avoid some of the common mistakes made:

Sump Pumps
If you have a sump pump, we recommend installing a battery back-up sump pump, especially if your basement is finished. The battery back-up pumps beep when they are in … (10 comments)

Day 77: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Annie's Country Kitchen - 11/07/09 01:52 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES ANNIE'S COUNTRY KITCHEN
We love this place so much that it made the list again!  Annie's Country Kitchen, across the street from our office, is one of our favorite hometown country restaurants.  Talk about A LOT of food for the money, this place has it all!  Country fried steak, banana cream pies, texas french toast & more! 
Outdoors they have a nice area for children to play in the sand with toys and dump trucks.  Each day they feature a ton of specials and they are usually packed with customers.  The service is friendly and fast, you … (0 comments)

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Tax Credit Extended & Expanded - 11/06/09 07:20 PM
 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!TAX CREDIT EXTENDED & EXPANDED
Exciting news for first time home buyers as well as potential move up buyers today!  The first time home buyer's tax credit has been extended through April 30, 2010 and expanded to include home purchasers who are selling their current home of at least 5 years of ownership. 
Rules for the extended credit:
First-time home buyers must purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, must have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence … (8 comments)

Day 76: 100 Days of Central Mass Features E.B.Flatts - 11/06/09 04:39 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES E.B.FLATTS
Located in East Brookfield, E.B.Flatts is named for it's location in the town.  The section of East Brookfield where the restaurant is located was known as "the flats" for years.  The grounds used to be part of an old airport in East Brookfield and now are covered with corn fields and restaurants. 
E.B.Flatts has a very country feel with it's log cabin structure, cathedral ceilings and lots of collectibles for decor.  There's a model train that goes along the interior beams on a track throughout the restaurant that the kids love! 
Open for breakfast, it's usually pretty busy … (0 comments)

Was It As Good For You As It Was For Me? - 11/06/09 08:49 AM
 WAS IT AS GOOD FOR YOU AS IT WAS FOR ME?
You bet your bottom dollar it was! So you're blogging in the rain to get business and you see these "featured posts" when you log-on to the Active Rain website and see the list of featured superstars.  Whatever, right?  WRONG!  Being featured is no joke, even if you had to "sleep" with someone to get there!
I've been featured with my first post for about 15 hours now and I can't even tell you all of the ways it has effected my blogging career. I now have 20 new blog followers, several new associates, phone … (40 comments)

Hey Active Rain - Who Do I Have To "Sleep" With To Get a Featured Blog Post??? - 11/05/09 08:07 AM
HEY ACTIVE RAIN - WHO DO I HAVE TO "SLEEP" WITHTO GET A FEATURED BLOG POST???
Are you wondering what it takes to create a featured blog post here in the rain?  Well I have been too!  Some days it feels like you've blogged out something good, you're getting comments and people are interested in what you are saying.  You get all excited, you feel those little butterflies in your stomach like "this might be the one!".  A few days pass by and then you realize that you have to try again, better luck next blog. 
What kind of content makes … (293 comments)

Day 75: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Christmas - 11/04/09 10:34 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES CHRISTMAS
My absolute favorite holiday of the year is Christmas.  Up here in Central Mass you will a lot of times find snow on the ground and lots of lights and festivities.  It's a wonderful time of year to visit Oakwood Farm Christimas Barn.  Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn is open yearround in Spencer, MA and if you visit their website they are already counting down to Christmas!  Did you know we only have 51 days to go?? 
 Christmas is a fun time of year, reminds me of hot cocoa and warm cookies, snowflakes and cozy fires.  … (3 comments)

YouMail - What a Great Form of Technology - 11/04/09 09:18 AM
YOUMAIL - WHAT A GREAT FORM OF TECHNOLOGY
While networking and following up with friends on Facebook, I learned about this great form of technology called YouMail.  A friend posted on her Facebook status that she hated voicemail and people should just text her if they wanted to find her.  Someone commented that she should really try YouMail, so I was curious.  I logged onto their website to check out what it was since I had never heard of this before.
YouMail provides a visiual voicemail solution for free.  For a small, additional monthly cost you can add transcripts of your … (22 comments)

Motivated Sellers & New Price - 4 bdrm/2bath Young Cape Offered at $188,800 - 11/04/09 08:22 AM
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What Happened to Realtor.com? Shocking Listing Traffic Results Across The Board - 11/03/09 06:42 PM
 WHAT HAPPENED TO REALTOR.COM?SHOCKING LISTING TRAFFIC RESULTS ACROSS THE BOARD
To start my week I like to send my sellers updated traffic reports from different online sources where their home is listed.  The first one I sent out was for a pretty new listing of mine - http://www.59MechanicStreet.com that has only been on the market for 4 weeks.  I was shocked at the charts and statistics:

This listing only saw 30% of the traffic it was getting from previous weeks.  I'd expect this from a stale listing, but not from a newer one!  I went on to my next listing … (17 comments)

Day 74: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Thanksgiving - 11/03/09 06:24 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES THANKSGIVING
Halloween has passed and just around the corner is Thanksgiving, one of my dad's favorite holidays.  This is a good time to enjoy Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, MA.  Plymouth Rock is the traditional site where William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims founded Plymouth Colony in 1620, which became the United States of America. 
Here in Central Mass, we enjoy the sites of wild turkeys out in the country and lots of colorful leaves on the ground, left over from Fall.  Old Sturbridge Village is open year round and is another great place to visit … (2 comments)

Day 73: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Patriots' Day - 11/01/09 06:46 PM
 100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES PATRIOTS' DAY
Patriots' Day is a civic holiday that we celebrate in Massachusetts that marks the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.  Re-enactments of these first battles occur annually at Lexington Green in Lexington, MA around 6AM and The Old North Bridge in Concord, MA around 9AM.  On the morning of Patriots' Day, a mounted reenactor accompanied by a police escort retraces Paul Revere's ride, calling out warnings along the way. 
Patriots' Day is usually observed on the Monday closest to April 19th.  There is usually no school … (0 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Donut on a String Contest - 11/01/09 06:27 PM

DONUT ON A STRING CONTEST
What a ton of fun it was to watch the kids participate in a donut on a string contest.  This was the first I have seen, and it was a riot!  James Jr. tied for first place.  Go James!  Enjoy this video of my 3 sons and their good friend Sarah going to town on their donuts!
… (7 comments)

 
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