Metrowest Boston Real Estate Specialist Jon Treon

$15,000 Homebuyer's Tax Credit Gutted

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:58:06 -0600

The $15,000 Homebuyer's Tax Credit became a casualty of the stimulus compromise deal reached yesterday. The latest version of the Stimulus Bill has been scaled back to an $8,000 tax-credit for first-time home buyers, a $500 increase over a similar credit introduced last year. The Congressional Budget office had estimated the cost of the original $15,000 credit at $35.5 billion. The estimate of the revised credit is closer to $3.7 billion.

The credit is $8,000 or 10% of the value of the home for any first time homebuyers who purchase homes from the start of the year until the end of November. It is retroactive to Dec. 31, 2008 and will last through the end of November, which means that a first time homebuyer who purchases a house this year won't have to repay it. It starts phasing out for couples with incomes above $150,000 and single filers with incomes above $75,000, and buyers will have to repay the credit if they sell their homes within three years. First time buyers who used the $7,500 credit in 2008 will still have to pay it back over a 15-year period.

Text of $15,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:55:08 -0600

The U.S. Senate yesterday unanimously passed an amendment to the pending economic stimulus package allowing an income tax credit of up to $15,000 for the purchase of a home. The amendment was advanced by former real estate broker Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Ct.) The amendment would allow a tax credit of 10 percent of the value of new or existing residences, up to a $15,000 limit. Current law provides for a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of new homes only, which must be repaid over 15 years or when the house is sold, if there is sufficient capital gain from the sale. Sen. Isakson's office estimated his proposal would cost the government $19 billion.

The text of the amendment (Amendment No. 106 to Amendment No. 98) is as follows:

On page 449, beginning on line 16, strike through page 450,
line 22, and insert the following:

SEC. 1006. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HOME PURCHASES.

(a) Allowance of Credit.-Subpart A of part IV of
subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after
section 25D the following new section:

"SEC. 25E. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HOME PURCHASES.

"(a) Allowance of Credit.-
"(1) In general.-In the case of an individual who is a
purchaser of a principal residence during the taxable year,
there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by
this chapter an amount equal to 10 percent of the purchase
price of the residence.
"(2) Dollar limitation.-The amount of the credit allowed
under paragraph (1) shall not exceed $15,000.
"(3) Allocation of credit amount.-At the election of the
taxpayer, the amount of the credit allowed under paragraph
(1) (after application of paragraph (2)) may be equally
divided among the 2 taxable years beginning with the taxable
year in which the purchase of the principal residence is
made.
"(b) Limitations.-
"(1) Date of purchase.-The credit allowed under
subsection (a) shall be allowed only with respect to
purchases made-
"(A) after the date of the enactment of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, and
"(B) on or before the date that is 1 year after such date
of enactment.
"(2) Limitation based on amount of tax.-In the case of a
taxable year to which section 26(a)(2) does not apply, the
credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year
shall not exceed the excess of-
"(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in
section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over
"(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this subpart
(other than this section) for the taxable year.
"(3) One-time only.-
"(A) In general.-If a credit is allowed under this
section in the case of any individual (and such individual's
spouse, if married) with respect to the purchase of any
principal residence, no credit shall be allowed under this
section in any taxable year with respect to the purchase of
any other principal residence by such individual or a spouse
of such individual.
"(B) Joint purchase.-In the case of a purchase of a
principal residence by 2 or more unmarried individuals or by
2 married individuals filing separately, no credit shall be
allowed under this section if a credit under this section has
been allowed to any of such individuals in any taxable year
with respect to the purchase of any other principal
residence.
"(c) Principal Residence.-For purposes of this section,
the term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when
used in section 121.
"(d) Denial of Double Benefit.-No credit shall be allowed
under this section for any purchase for which a credit is
allowed under section 36 or section 1400C.
"(e) Special Rules.-
"(1) Joint purchase.-
"(A) Married individuals filing separately.-In the case
of 2 married individuals filing separately, subsection (a)
shall be applied to each such individual by substituting
`$7,500′ for `$15,000′ in subsection (a)(1).
"(B) Unmarried individuals.-If 2 or more individuals who
are not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of
the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated
among such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may
prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits
allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $15,000.
"(2) Purchase.-In defining the purchase of a principal
residence, rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (2) and
(3) of section 1400C(e) (as in effect on the date of the
enactment of this section) shall apply.
"(3) Reporting requirement.-Rules similar to the rules of
section 1400C(f) (as so in effect) shall apply.
"(f) Recapture of Credit in the Case of Certain
Dispositions.-
"(1) In general.-In the event that a taxpayer-
"(A) disposes of the principal residence with respect to
which a credit was allowed under subsection (a), or
"(B) fails to occupy such residence as the taxpayer's
principal residence,
at any time within 24 months after the date on which the
taxpayer purchased such residence, then the tax imposed by
this chapter for the taxable year during which such
disposition occurred or in which the taxpayer failed to
occupy the residence as a principal residence shall be
increased by the amount of such credit.
"(2) Exceptions.-
"(A) Death of taxpayer.-Paragraph (1) shall not apply to
any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's
death.
"(B) Involuntary conversion.-Paragraph (1) shall not
apply in the case of a residence which is compulsorily or
involuntarily converted (within the meaning of section
1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence
within the 2-year period beginning on the date of the
disposition or cessation referred to in such paragraph.
Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal residence
during the remainder of the 24-month period described in such
paragraph as if such new principal residence were the
converted residence.
"(C) Transfers between spouses or incident to divorce.-In
the case of a transfer of a residence to which section
1041(a) applies-
"(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply to such transfer, and
"(ii) in the case of taxable years ending after such
transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the transferee in the
same manner as if

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such transferee were the transferor (and shall not apply to
the transferor).
"(D) Relocation of members of the armed forces.-Paragraph
(1) shall not apply in the case of a member of the Armed
Forces of the United States on active duty who moves pursuant
to a military order and incident to a permanent change of
station.
"(3) Joint returns.-In the case of a credit allowed under
subsection (a) with respect to a joint return, half of such
credit shall be treated as having been allowed to each
individual filing such return for purposes of this
subsection.
"(4) Return requirement.-If the tax imposed by this
chapter for the taxable year is increased under this
subsection, the taxpayer shall, notwithstanding section 6012,
be required to file a return with respect to the taxes
imposed under this subtitle.
"(g) Basis Adjustment.-For purposes of this subtitle, if
a credit is allowed under this section with respect to the
purchase of any residence, the basis of such residence shall
be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed.
"(h) Election to Treat Purchase in Prior Year.-In the
case of a purchase of a principal residence during the period
described in subsection (b)(1), a taxpayer may elect to treat
such purchase as made on December 31, 2008, for purposes of
this section.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.-The table of sections for subpart
A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 25D the
following new item:

"Sec. 25E. Credit for certain home purchases.''.
(c) Sunset of Current First-Time Homebuyer Credit.-
(1) In general.-Subsection (h) of section 36 is amended by
striking "July 1, 2009′' and inserting "the date of the
enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act
of 2009′'.
(2) Election to treat purchase in prior year.-Subsection
(g) of section 36 is amended by striking "July 1, 2009′' and
inserting "the date of the enactment of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009′'.
(d) Effective Date.-The amendments made by this section
shall apply to purchases after the date of the enactment of
this Act.

Natick, MA Market Report for November 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:45:55 -0600

Single Family homes sold, November 1-November 30, 2008 in Natick, Massachusetts:

Year	# of Listings	% Change	Avg. Days on Market	Average Sale Price	Average List Price	Median Sales Price	% Change
2008	13	-57%	98	$445,238	$461,654	$420,000	1%
2007	30		96	$588,310	$613,793	$415,125

Condominium Sales, November 1-November 30, 2008 in Natick:

Year	# of Listings	% Change	Avg. Days on Market	Average Sale Price	Average List Price	Median Sales Price	% Change
2008	18	38%	63	$650,975	$659,367	$607,900	35%
2007	5		183	$412,800	$427,900	$450,000

(I believe this wide swing in prices can be attributed to the 13 sales at the new Natick Collection during the month of November).

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Jon Treon of RE/MAX Executive Realty can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Metrowest Boston since 1993. Visit my website at www.jontreon.com for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Newly Listed Natick Full Basement Ranch - $349,900

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:03:40 -0600

For more information on this property go here.

________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jon Treon of RE/MAX Executive Realty can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Metrowest Boston since 1993. Visit my website at www.jontreon.com for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Open House Sunday Nov. 16 from 1-3 PM in Ashland

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:21:07 -0600

30 Frankland Road-see my post below for more details and photos. This is a great house and it's priced to sell in this market. I hope to see you Sunday!

Natick, MA Market Report, July and August 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:37:41 -0500

July and August 2008 single family home sales in Natick, Massachusetts totaled 60. During the same period 2007 there were 73 sales. This represents a drop in total number of sales of 18% for the same period.

The average days on market were 82, unchanged from the previous year.

The median sale price of a single family home sold during July and August 2008 was $421,000. For the same period 2007 the median was $467,000. This represents a drop in median sales price of 10 per cent. The average selling price for July & August 2008 was $475,840, down from $546,147, a 13% decrease.

The average list-to-sales price ratio was 96%, down from 98% last year.

There are currently 119 single family homes listed for sale in the MLS in Natick, compared with 126 on this day in 2007. This represents a 5 months supply of inventory of single family homes for sale.

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All information is from the MLS Property Information Network.

Just Listed in Natick

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:37:50 -0500

This 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath newly converted Duplex condo is being offered at only $309,900. It absolutley shines, with it's new kitchen, updated baths, fresh paint and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. It's Walnut Hill location is a winner, too. Check it out here: http://www.jontreon.com/featured-homes/property/Condo%10Townhome/Natick-Center-Duplex-Condo.html.

Framingham, Massachusetts Market Report, January-June 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:09:40 -0500

January-June 2008 single family home sales totaled 203. During the first half of 2007 there were 249 sales. This represents a drop in total number of sales of 18% for the same period.

The average days on market were 124, up from 114, representing an increase of 8.5% in time on market.

The median sale price of a single family home sold in the first half of 2008 was $345,000. For the same period 2007 the median was $370,000. This represents a drop in median sales price of almost 7 per cent. The lowest priced single family home sold in this period was for $150,000. The highest priced sale was $1,550,000.

There are presently 240 single family homes listed for sale in the MLS in Framingham, compared with 297 on this day in 2007, a decrease of 19% in inventory. There is a 7 months supply of single family homes listed for sale in Framingham.

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Condominium sales for the first half of 2008 totaled 70. This compares with 63 for the same period of 2007, an increase of 11% in the number of sales.

The median selling price of a Framingham condo in the first half of 2008 was $125,000, compared to $192,000 for the same period '07. This is a decrease of $67,000, a whopping drop of 35% in median selling price over the same time period.

The average time on market in 2008 is 152 days. This is up from 112 days on market over the first half of '07, a 36% increase in total market time from last year. Sale prices ranged from a low of $40,000 to a high of $325000 for January-June 2008.

There are presently 150 condominiums listed for sale in Framingham in the MLS, compared with 260 on this day in 2007, a decrease of over 42% in inventory. There is currently a 13 month supply of condominium inventory in the MLS for Framingham.

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Multi Family Sales totaled 19 for the first half of 2008, compared with 10 for the first half of 2007. This is almost double the number of sales from the same period last year. Multi family sales include 2, 3 and 4 family homes.

The median selling price of a Framingham multi family for Jan.-June 2008 was $269,000, down from $347,125 in 2007. This is a decline of 22.5% from the same period last year.

The average days on market in the first half of 2008 is 117, down from 121 last year, a slight drop. Selling prices ranged from $162,900 to a high of $390,000.

There are currently 50 multifamily homes listed for sale in Framingham, down from 54 this time last year. To put this in a different perspective, on this day in 2003, 5 years ago, there were only 14 multi family homes offered for sale in the MLS for the entire town of Framingham.

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All information is from the MLS Property Information Network

Wellesley market report, January through June 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:17:20 -0500

January-June 2008 single family home sales totaled 152. During the first half of 2007 there were 178 sales. This represents a drop in total number of sales of almost 15% for the same period.

The average days on market were 127, down from 123, virtually unchanged over the same period.

The median sale price of a single family home sold in the first half of 2008 was $1,141,875. For the same period 2007 the median was $947,500. This represents an increase in the median sales price of over 20%. The lowest priced single family home sold in this period was for $340,000. The highest priced sale was $5,295,000.

There are currently 114 single family homes listed for sale in the MLS in Wellesley, compared with 109 on this day in 2007. The average home has been on the market for 122 days, down from 159 on this day in 2007. This is a 23% decrease in average time on market for active listings. Currently the highest priced single family home in Wellesley is listed for $7,000,000, while the lowest priced listing is $339,000.

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All information is from the MLS Property Information Network.

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Metrowest Boston for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at www.jontreon.com for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Wayland MA Market Report, January through June 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:59:47 -0500

January-June 2008 single family home sales totaled 46. During the first half of 2007 there were 64 sales. This represents a drop in total number of sales of 28% for the same period.

The average days on market were 127, down from 150, representing a decrease of 15% in total market time over the same period.

The median sale price of a single family home sold in the first half of 2008 was $510,000. For the same period 2007 the median was $600,000. This represents a drop in the median sales price of 15 per cent. The lowest priced single family home sold in this period was for $270,000. The highest priced sale was $1,650,000.

There are currently 105 single family homes listed for sale in the MLS in Wayland, compared with 154 on this day in 2007, a drop of almost 32% in single family homes listed for sale. The average home has been on the market for 173 days, up from 154 on this day in 2007.

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All information is from the MLS Property Information Network.

Natick Market Report, January through June 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:57:12 -0500

January-June 2008 single family home sales totaled 106. During the first half of 2007 there were 154 sales. This represents a drop in total number of sales of 31% for the same period.

The average days on market were 106, down from 116, representing a slight decrease in market time.

The median sale price of a single family home sold in the first half of 2008 was $405,500. For the same period 2007 the median was $438,500. This represents a drop in median sales price of almost 8 per cent. The lowest priced single family home sold in this period was for $135,000. The highest priced sale was $1,220,000.

There are currently 126 single family homes listed for sale in the MLS in Natick, compared with 138 on this day in 2007, a drop of almost 9%.

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Condominium sales for the first half of 2008 totaled 48. This compares with 76 for the same period of 2007, a decrease of 37% in number of sales.

The median selling priceof a Natick condo in the first half of 2008 was $228,000, compared to $231,750 for the same period '07. This is only a slight drop in median selling price over the same period.

The average time on market in 2008 is 111 days. This is down from 154 days on market over the first half of '07, a significant drop of 28% in total market time. Sale prices ranged from a low of $140,000 to a high of $950,000 for January-June 2008.

There are currently 73 condominiums listed for sale in Natick in the MLS, compared with 93 on this day in 2007, a significant decrease of over 20% in inventory.

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All information is from the MLS Property Information Network.

New listing in Ashland!

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:23:22 -0500

Picture-perfect custom built saltbox colonial in a beautifully landscaped setting with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The fireplaced family room has a built-in bookcase and woodstove insert. Incredible custom detail throughout. There is a spacious eat-in kitchen with new appliances and a huge front-to-back living room/formal dining room. Updates include new bathroom fixtures, new countertops and floor in the kitchen, some new windows, a 2007 deck, a new patio, a new pergo floor in front-to-back lr/dr, and a recently finished basement playroom with a new woodstove. Loads of closet space and storage. Huge yard.

Price: $439,900

Address: 30 Frankland Road

Living area: 2,052 square feet

Lot size: 1.54 acres

A 3 Bedroom Ranch Near The Commuter Rail!

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:03:04 -0500

A spacious one level home in a desirable West Natick neighborhood. Priced at just $339,900, it's close to elementary and middle schools, the Commuter Rail, and the new Natick Collection. A 21x16 family room addition features a large built-in unit and a woodstove/fireplace. Sliders open to the private patio and the fenced back yard. the bright eat-in kitchen kitchen with a hardwood floor and lots of storage space also hosts the laundry room. Wonderful flow. There is an attached garage and everything sits on a well-landscaped corner lot. Priced to sell.

Lake Cochituate Waterfront!

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:04:15 -0500

Newly listed in Natick:

Rare Lake Cochituate Waterfront! Boat, swim, fish from your own dock! Fabulous frontage on the open lake! Enjoy spectacular views from your waterfront cottage. You'll feel like you are on vacation every day. The house features a fireplaced livingroom facing the water, and the master bedroom has waterviews from 2 sides. 2 additional bedrooms. Recent roof, windows, septic, furnace, central air, new kitchen appliances (included). Adjoins hundreds of acres of state park. Priced at $439,900.

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Metrowest Boston for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at http://www.jontreon.com/ for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Wellesley Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report 1st Quarter '08

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:01:10 -0500

The total number of single family home sales in Wellesley for the 1st quarter of 2008: 50. The change from thesame period last year (61): -11, a decrease of 18%.

The median sale price was $1,079,750. The change from the same period 2007: -$70,250, a decrease of 18%.

Average Days on Market was 146, slightly less than the same period last year (155). The average List Price to Sales Price ratio also decreased slightly, to 96% from 95%.

There are currently 133 single family homes on the market in Wellesley, down from 157 a year ago. The median asking price is $1,375,000, up from $1,259,000 1 year ago.

All information is from the MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

If you are buying a home, there hasn't been a better time in years. There is more inventory, fewer buyers, and sellers are pricing their homes much more realistically. Interest rates are excellent. Desirable towns like Wellesley have always been a good investment, as well as a wonderful place to raise a family. The first step in the homebuying process is finding an experienced buyer agent to represent you. Now more than ever, experience matters.

Homes that are priced right are selling. If you are selling call or e-mail me to find out more about how to price your home for today's market. The first step in selling a home is to select the right Realtor. I have over 15 years experience assisting sellers and buyers in Wellesley and surrounding Metrowest towns.

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Metrowest Boston for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at http://www.jontreon.com/ for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Natick Massachusetts Real Estate - Market Report 1st Quarter 2008

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:07:53 -0500

Total number of single family home sales, 1st quarter '08: 46. Change from same period last year: -16, a decrease of 25%.

The median price was $376,450. The change from the same period '07: -$52,050, a decrease of 12%.

Average Days on Market was 147, almost unchanged from the same period last year (150). The average List Price to Sales Price ratio also increased slightly, to 95% from 96%.

There are currently 103 single family homes on the market in Natick, down from 113 a year ago. The median asking price is $469,900, down from $499,900 1 year ago.

For Condominium sales, the total number of sales decreased significantly, from 34 in the 1st quarter '07 to 13 for the 1st quarter of this year. The median price, however, increased a bit, from $220,475 to $229,9000. Average time on market decreased slightly, from 174 days to 169 days.

There are currently 89 condominiums on the market in Natick, down from 115 a year ago, a 23% decrease in inventory. The median list price is $269,900, down from $344,900 one year ago.

Homes that are priced right are selling. Call or e-mail me to find out more about how to price your home for today's market. The first step in selling a home is to select the right Realtor. I have over 15 years experience assisting sellers and buyers in Natick and surrounding Metrowest towns.

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Natick, Framingham and Wayland, Massachusetts and other Metrowest Boston towns for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at www.jontreon.com for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Housing For All Needs Projects

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:07:07 -0600

Do You or Does Someone You Know Have a Home or Property that Needs Some TLC?

Housing for All, a MetroWest affordable housing rehab and advocacy group, is looking for home and property restoration projects for those in need. We are seeking projects that can be completed within a day or two by a team of experienced handyman supervisors and volunteers. Examples of projects include window and door winterizing, retrofitting bathrooms and ramp construction for those with disabilities, building clean-up, wallpaper removal, interior and exterior painting, and outdoor clean-up. Our construction team will evaluate and discuss projects with each property owner before we start so that expectations are clear. All labor and materials costs will be provided by Housing for All.

For more information, please contact Mr. Chris Ross, Executive Director, Housing for All, at 508-872-2978.

Natick, MA 2 Family $439,900

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:41:16 -0600

7 Elm Street

Natick, MA 01760

For Sale $439,900

Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	2
Area:	Natick Center
Style:	Front-to-back Duplex
Square Footage:	2,100
Lot Size:	6900
Year Built:	1900

A desirable, well-maintained front-back Duplex style 2 family home. Located in the heart of Natick, it's within walking distance of the common, shops, Commuter Rail and restaurants. The light-filled front unit is in mint condition and features 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout the first level, a spacious eat-in kitchen and a 3-season porch and deck. There is also a formal dining room that can be used as a den or study. The rear unit has one bedroom and two levels. It features an eat-in kitchen and a living room with new pergo flooring on the ground level. The furnace and hot water heater for the rear unit were recently replaced. Both units have separate systems. This home is could easily be used as a single family with an in-law or rental apartment, and makes for a very nice investment. Recent updates also include a roof and new electrical panels. There is also a surprisingly spacious yard. Excellent rental potential.

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Natick, Massachusetts Real Estate for sale

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:11:05 -0600

There are currenty 89 single family homes listed for sale in the MLS in Natick, Massachusetts. Properties range from a 2 bedroom bungalow style ranch for $169,888 to a 7,000 square foot estate-caliber property on the banks of the Charles River in South Natick listed for $3,195,000. The average list price is $594,276. The median list price is $459,000. The average time on market is 183 days, compared with 169 days on market 1 year ago, when there were 114 single family homes for sale in Natick. The median sales price for single families last year was $437,500, up $2,500 from 2006. Natick is enjoying a relatively healthy sales market compared to some other communities I do business in.The total number of sales was 294, which is the lowest total since 2002.

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Natick, Framingham and Wayland, Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at http://www.jontreon.com/ for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

Gloomy Forecast For Massachusetts Real Estate Prices?

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:56:01 -0600

This morning's Boston Globe Business section carried a rather gloomy headline: "Forecasters: No quick end to housing ills." The story, at http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/01/boston_fed_pres_1.html cited remarks made by the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Eric Rosengren, in Hartford, Conn. yesterday, the gist of which were that "the current housing slump could be the longest in 50 years, increasing the risk of a broader economic downturn." He indicated that spending by home buyers has been declining since the beginning of 2006 and will continue to fall through June of this year. The article also cited the December report of the chief economist for Moody's www.economy.com that "prices in the Boston area would decline into the first quarter of 2009."

Of course at the tail end of the article, at which point most readers have already move on to something else, the author cites Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, which noted that "a rebound is inevitable," and that a growing population and rising wealth "will help propel residential spending to new heights." Which only reinforces my belief that this is a great time to buy. Will prices continue to drop? They certainly might, but as one wag said, "you'll need a rear view mirror to see the bottom." I'd like a nickle for every time I cursed myself for not buying everything I could lay my hands on in the early 90's, when it was practically impossible to give away real estate. Are we in a similar buying situation? We may very well be. If I were an investor (which I am, actively) a first time homebuyer, or a move-up buyer I'd be out there looking, because I firmly believe this is the best time to purchase real estate in years.

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Natick, Framingham and Wayland, Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at http://www.jontreon.com/ for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.

New Orleans Trip

Jon Treon Natick Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:51:38 -0500

I recently had the privilege of accompanying a group of volunteers to New Orleans. We began he work of rebuilding a 7th ward home damaged by Hurricane Katrina. 21 of us spent a total of 5 work days gutting, insulating, replacing rotted and termite-damaged wood, laying floors, hanging drywall, spackling, taping & painting. There is still so much work to be done there, especially in the less advantaged neighborhoods. I have assembled a group of photos to show what we did and how much of New Orleans still looks: http://community.webshots.com/album/558731287xHghfT?start=12

Jon Treon can be reached via email at jon@jontreon.com or by phone at 508-397-6081. Jon has been assisting buyers and sellers in Natick, Framingham and Wayland, Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns for the last 15 Years. Visit my website at http://www.jontreon.com/ for the latest MLS listings and buyer and seller info.