Rockland MA home for sale - Inviting with newly painted exterior&new; roof. Open living room with wood stove&additional space; perfect for dining area or possible conversion to 1st floor bedroom. Sun filled dining room with sliders leading to 24x12 deck overlooking approx 1/2 acre lot. Bright&spacious master with skylight. 3rd BR in finished lower level complete with full bath&400 SqFt of living area. Kitchen with work island. Heated garage. Wide driveway for extra off street parking. Easy access to Rt 3.

1648 Square Feet
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Lot: .45 Acres

Surprisingly spacious, must come inside to appreciate!

Open House Sunday March 21st, 1:00-3:00pm
465 Plain Street
Rockland, MA 02370

Call Madelene to view (617) 894-1124
http://reddoor-re.com/index.htm

Madelene Semeria, formerly of Century 21 Abigail Adams opens Quincy MA's newest real estate office Red Door Real Estate.

Quincy, MA (January, 2010) - When it comes to the recent real estate market, things have been interesting... to say the least. For local Quincy MA real estate agent, Madelene Semeria, the past few years have been filled with accomplishments and opportunity. In 2008, Madelene achieved her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing while working as a full time real estate agent. Taking 2009 head on, Madelene finished up the year as the Top Producing agent for Century 21 Abigail Adams, located in Quincy MA. 2010 will be no different as Madelene enters into her next endeavor as Broker/Owner of Quincy's newest real estate company, Red Door Real Estate.

The shift in the real estate market has given Madelene invaluable experience she feels will make her company a success. She has closely re-examined her business strategy and reset her priorities to adapt to the ever changing needs of her clients. Her resilient attitude and positive vibe is contagious and most likely may have been the biggest factor in her past successes.

"It is impossible to explain the feeling I get when I hand my clients the keys to their new home," states Madelene Semeria, Broker/Owner of Red Door Real Estate Quincy MA. "That is what keeps me striving, explains Madelene, "and I am excited to see what the upcoming year has in store for Red Door Real Estate."

About Madelene Semeria

Semeria, broker/owner of Red Door Real Estate, has been servicing the Quincy area for the past five years. Her expertise in property marketing and internet exposure offers sellers one of the most aggressive marketing plans in the industry. She specializes in helping first time home buyers find their dream home and is fully equipped with the knowledge to handle foreclosure properties, and short sales in Massachusetts. Although located in Quincy, MA, Red Door Real Estate also serves Weymouth, Braintree, Milton and the entire South Shore Massachusetts. For more information check out Red Door's website at: http://www.RedDoor-RE.com or call the office at (617) 553-1880.

Luxury 1 BR rental at Excelsior Condominiums. Built in 2004. Stainless steel appliances. Washer & dryer in unit. Bay window offers slight water view of Quincy Bay. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. Convenient location just steps to bus leading to Quincy Center T. Minutes to highway.

Great complex with clubhouse, pool and tennise courts.

$1400 a month, available ASAP

No Fee!

Call Madelene today - (617) 894-1124

http://www.Ma-HomesForSale.com/listings.html

- If you thought about it before, NOW is definitely the time to buy a home! As of July 14th, 2009 the Deval Patrick administration has approved the use of the first time homebuyer tax credit as part of a down payment or to cover buyer closing costs. This act is a huge step toward improving the economy and will help to improve the real estate market throughout Massachusetts. This innovative program is offered by Mass Housing, an organization providing affordable home ownership for low to moderate income buyers. The Mass Housing First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Program will allow first time buyers the opportunity to borrow up to $8000, which can be used at the closing as opposed to waiting until the 2009 tax season. First time home buyers can benefit from using the $8000 loan to use toward the down payment of a new home or to cover closing costs, with the ability to repay the loan once the actual tax credit is received. The tax credit loan will be structured as a 2nd loan to the buyer which, if repaid before June 1st 2010, will not be charged interest. If a buyer does not pay the loan before the deadline the tax credit loan will be charged interest at the same rate as the buyer's first mortgage.

"One of the biggest problems I see with first time homebuyer's is saving up enough money to use as a down payment or to cover escalating closing costs, which can run anywhere from $5000-$10,000;" states Quincy real estate agent Madelene Semeria. "Mass Housing already offers a number of unique programs to assist buyers in purchasing a home and this program will only help open the door to home ownership for many more first time homebuyers." Mass Housing does require that the purchaser use a pre-approved Mass Housing lender. More information on the 20 lenders currently offering the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Program visit: http://www.Ma-HomesForSale.com.

Madelene Semeria, a real estate agent working for Century 21 Abigail Adams here in Quincy, has been helping first time homebuyers achieve the dream of home ownership for the past 5 years. Since the implementation of the federal Housing and Recovery Act (HERA), Madelene has helped many of her clients benefit from low home prices and current tax credit incentives. For more information on buying a home in your area contact Madelene Semeria at (617) 894-1124.

If you are looking to move into a great area near Boston MA, Quincy is a great option. Located just 7 miles from downtown Boston this city can offer you a taste of the suburbs with a city feel. If you are looking to move to Quincy or currently live in this city this check out this link: http://www.clrsearch.com/RSS/Demographics/MA/Quincy/

You can find drive times from Quincy Ma to major location, city demographics, Quincy MA gas prices and much more.

Not only am I a proud resident of Quincy, I also assist others in relocating to this great city. Looking to buy a home in Quincy Massachusetts or anywhere in the South Shore check out my website for local information http://www.Ma-HomesForSale.com. 

Imagine moving into your dream home and then finding out that you moved to a location that is in the middle of nowhere. There are no options nearby to walk to the store and your favorite food market is on the other side of town. It is not uncommon for a home buyer to research local real estate markets on the internet. As I was searching the internet for helpful real estate tools for my clients I came across two websites that will come in handy during your home search:

Drive Score: Simply enter your new address (or a home you or interested in buying) and Drive Score will give you a map with local establishments and their driving distance from that address.

http://drivescore.fizber.com/

Walk Score: Simply enter your new address (or a home you or interested in buying) and Walk Score will give you a map with local establishments and the walking distance from that address. http://www.walkscore.com/

Both sites can come in handy for local food favorites or hot spots as well as with home buyers that are commuting and need to be near public transportation.

If you would like to see a larger area to determine which public transportation option is closest to you, you can also search on Google Maps. When you type in an address, Google show each T stop or commuter train stop near that address. Believe me this is much easier then driving around scanning the neighborhood on your own.

Visit my website for more local information and great sources for real estate: http://www.Ma-HomesForSale.com

Madelene Semeria - Realtor

Dont miss out on this opportunity. Great new price for sought after condo development in Quincy MA, Mellen Bray. This unit is in move in condition and has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Pet friendly complex just steps to Wollaston T and grocery store. Central A/C. Washer and dryer in unit.

Stop by and view this unit at our open house:

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 1:00-3:00pm

10 Weston Ave Unit 105, Quincy, MA 02170

For more information or ti set up a private showing contact list agent Madelene Semeria (617) 894-1124.

http://www.Ma-HomesForSale.com

Century 21 Abigail Adams

New codes and regulations from the State Fire Marshall may make passing the required smoke inspection even more confusing then before. If you are currently selling your home or plan to sell in the near future the new code will apply to you now as well as in the future. Every home that is to be sold in Massachusetts will need to pass a smoke detector inspection preformed by the local fire department. Owners and real estate agents have long struggled with the correct placement of detectors as well compliance of additional regulations of the code. This new code may only add to the confusion.

The updated code requires that homes install photoelectric smoke detectors throughout the property. Photoelectric detectors measure light, or the lack of light in a certain area. The change in light can be measured at a distance while in order to trigger a ionized detector the smoke must physically enter the detector to trigger the alarm. The idea of using a photoelectric smoke detector is that the detector will sense visible smoke particles quicker then an ionized detector. Smoke particles accumulate in a slow smoldering fire, which is common in household fires started on furniture or in a bed. The down fall is that photoelectric detectors tend to be larger then typical detectors and more importantly, they are much more expensive.

Photoelectric smoke detectors are less sensitive then the popular ionized version. In the past Ionized detectors have been known to trigger the alarm from steam or even stovetop cooking. For this reason, if the home has ionized detectors they cannot be placed within 20 feet of a bathroom or kitchen to avoid false alarms. Outside of the 20 feet, a combination detector of both ionized and photoelectric detector is required. Correct placement of both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors include: within 10 feet of each bedroom, base of the each set of stairs and one on each finished level. Carbon monoxide detectors are only required in homes that use fossil burning fuel such as gas or oil, as well as homes that have a fireplace. Homes or condo's that are solely electric and do not have a fireplace will not require a carbon monoxide detector in addition to the required smoke detectors.

Although this new code does not go into affect until January 1^st, 2010 many home owners may experience this change immediately.

If you are looking to sell a home in Quincy MA, Weymouth MA, Braintree MA or the entire South Shore Massachusetts call Madelene Semeria at (617) 894-1124 or visit http://www.Ma-HomesForSale.com

Quincy, MA (2009) - Madelene Semeria of CENTURY 21 Abigail Adams, Quincy, has successfully completed the Massachusetts Association of Realtors Loss Mitigation Certification Course (LMC) offered by the Plymouth and South Shore Association of Realtors.

This comprehensive one-day course was developed to educate Realtors on the intricate issues and problems associated with transactions involving foreclosures, short sales, properties being sold by auction, and bank-owned (REO) real estate.  The course is taught by national and local industry experts in loss mitigation and is designed to equip Realtors with the tools and knowledge needed to deal with short sales on both the buying and listing side; the process, ethics, laws, contracts and credit issues involved and how best to work with lenders. 

Lastly, the course addresses the human element of these transactions as consumers face losing their homes.  "These transactions can be hugely complicated with many players, let alone the emotional component," said Semeria.  "I feel better equipped to advocate and advise my clients with the knowledge gained from this course, I definitely have an advantage". 

Upon completion of the Loss Mitigation Certification Course, participants earn lifetime usage of the LMC designation and continuing education credits necessary for real estate license renewal.

Madelene Semeria is a full service real estate agent working out of Quincy MA. As a Century 21 Abigail Adams agent, Madelene has gained experience working with buyers and sellers in Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Milton and the entire South Shore Massachusetts. Through the LMC designation Madelene is equipped with the knowledge to handle foreclosure properties, and short sales in Massachusetts. Madelene has worked in the local real estate market for the past 5 years and also specializes in helping first time home buyers find their dream home as well as marketing and listings homes for sale.  For more information check out Madelene Semeria's website at http://wwwwww.Ma-HomesForSale.com or contact Madelene at (617) 894-1124.

Quincy, MA - Calling the current real estate market a "buyers market" is an understatement! Low interest rates, dropping house prices and most importantly a federal tax credit offered to first time home buyers. Recent changes in the economic stimulus bill offers first time home buyers a tax credit of up to $8000, which does not need to be repaid. The original tax credit offered to first time buyers was more of an interest free loan; however recent changes have increased the tax credit as well as lifted the need to repay the money. "I am surprised that more first time home buyers are not taking advantage of this great opportunity," states Madelene Semeria a local Quincy Realtor working for Century 21 Abigail Adams.

The tax credit is applicable on the purchase of a primary residence on or after January 1^st, 2009 and before December 1^st, 2009. The credit is only offered to first time home buyers, which is identified as any purchaser (and purchase's spouse) who has either never owned a property or who has not owned a primary residence in the past 3 years prior to the purchase. This option opens up the opportunity to buyers who may have sold their property in the past and were unable to buy a home in the past few years when prices began to skyrocket. Applying for and receiving the credit is a seamless addition when filing your taxes, since it will simply be claimed on the tax return. It is suggested that first time home buyers consult a tax professional before applying for this tax credit.

While the tax credit available is up to $8000, or 10% of the home's value, some income limits do apply. For a married couple the combined income cannot exceed $150,000 in order to qualify. The availability of this tax credit is an outstanding opportunity for buyers. This additional money can be used to help furnish the new home or to make wanted improvements. First time home buyers should not miss out on their window of opportunity to receive this credit, which is truly a gift.  

Current homeowners looking to make energy efficient improvements to their current property may also be eligible for a tax credit. An additional aspect of the stimulus bill includes a tax credit of 30% of the cost of the improvements, not to exceed $1500, for any energy efficient improvements. The type of improvements eligible for this credit include: energy efficient insulation, heating/cooling units, doors and windows. Again, it is recommended that you discuss these items with a tax professional in order to maximize your return. For more information on the current real estate market or for help buying a home in Quincy, contact Madelene Semeria at (617) 894-1124. You can also obtain additional information by visiting her website at www.Ma-HomesForSale.com. Madelene has worked in the local real estate market for the past 5 years and specializes in helping first time home buyers find their dream home.