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metrowest ma real estate: What's Up With Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate? - 12/03/09 07:19 AM
Every month those of you that read my blog know I like to put together my local Real Estate reports in a number of towns around the Metrowest area including Hopkinton, Holliston, and Ashland Massachusetts.
After working on my reports over the last few days I saw something that came as somewhat of a mild surprise. Sales in the month of November were up substantially year over year as compared to 2008!
The figures below were certainly nothing to sneeze at! In fact this was one of the largest jumps I have seen in comparing a month of sales … (24 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: The Housing Market Will Come Back Just Like The Stock Market - 04/03/09 06:50 AM
We most likely have a little ways to go before Real Estate markets throughout the country finally hit bottom. After all there is still a significant amount of foreclosure inventory that needs to be sold, as well as new foreclosure inventory that has not yet hit the market.
According to Rick Sharga, Vice President for marketing at Realty Trac, a foreclosure listing firm, there were around 700,000 foreclosed homes nationwide at the end of last year that had not been listed yet. This "shadow inventory" of unsold homes certainly could drag the correction out longer.
This period in time however, could … (61 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: The Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate Market What Does The Future Hold - 03/19/09 10:32 PM
Working as a Metrowest Massachusetts Realtor one of the questions I am asked most often is when I think the market will turn around? While I don't pretend to have a crystal ball or a magic hat and certainly am not an economist, it is easy for me to see that the Real Estate market in Metrowest Massachusetts will not be changing all that much in the next year.
Let me say that this is not about being a pessimist or being negative. This is about being very realistic and honest. Over the last six months I have gone on a … (66 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Why Your Metrowest Massachusetts Home Expired - 01/29/09 11:08 AM
As a Realtor you are able to get on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) everyday and see countless homes that have "expired".
The number one reason why any home expires and does not sell is because of an improper price. Unfortunately, this is the hardest obstacle in Real Estate to overcome.
In today's challenging Real Estate market, the price that is set on your home can be more than 75% of the marketing. What do I mean by that? Simply, if you come on the market at the wrong price, the best Realtor in the country with the most sophisticated marketing … (82 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Bill Gassett's Real Estate Articles Worth Reading - 01/26/09 07:10 AM
The following Real Estate articles cover a variety of topics including short sales, loan modifications, deed in lieu of foreclosure, USDA Loans, tips on selling your home, tax deductions, internet and social marketing, plus many others.
I hope a few of them you may find useful for your particular circumstances. Hopefully some of the articles may teach you a good tip that you may not have thought about or even cause you to think differently.
Working as a Metrowest Massachusetts Realtor for the last twenty three years I have learned quite a bit. Real Estate is a field where you can … (53 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Foreclosure Avoiding it Through a Short Sale or Loan Modification - 12/10/08 09:18 AM
Foreclosure is not a fun word yet it is reality that many across the US are facing in these tough economic times.
There are many ways that home owners find themselves in this predicament including job loss, reduction in income, mounting credit card debt, an increase in mortgage payments, a terrible illness, or divorce. There are probably others that I have missed as well.
A home foreclosing doesn't just effect the homeowner directly. It effects you and I and everyone else that lives near the home.
Foreclosures drive down property values! When you are faced with selling your home and you … (85 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Best Remodeling Projects Cost V.S Value For Your Home - 12/03/08 07:35 AM
The annual Cost V.S Value report for home additions and remodeling projects has been released by Realtor Magazine for 2008. If you are thinking of adding an addition or renovating your home in Massachusetts this is an excellent guide that will at least give you a ballpark on what you can expect for a return on your investment.
"NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® statistics show that home prices have fallen by an average of 7 percent nationally in the past year. But the value of home owners’ investment in remodeling projects has declined only 3.86 percent on average between 2007 and 2008, … (68 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Massachusetts Home - 10/29/08 08:09 AM
As a Realtor representing home sellers in numerous towns throughout Metrowest Massachusetts over the last twenty two years, I have found that there are certain obstacles that will make a home much more difficult to sell.
The following information provides some insight on how to make your home sale go a lot smoother.
Some of the thoughts and information provided has been borrowed with permission from a sharp cookie and friend, Jason Crouch who covers Austin Texas Real Estate.
OVERPRICING
Frankly, the price is the most important factor in getting your Massachusetts home sold, especially with other … (59 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Hopkinton Holliston Westboro make Boston Magazine 50 Best Public High Schools - 08/27/08 07:02 AM
There are plenty of excellent school systems in Massachusetts. In the area which I cover Real Estate Hopkinton, Holliston, and Westboro made Boston Magazine's list of the 50 best public high schools in the state.
The calculations of the best schools according to a detailed formula. According to Boston Magazine here is how they graded the schools:
"Our goal in compiling this year's list of the area's best public high schools was not to identify only those schools that are performing well, but also those doing so while operating efficiently, too. To gather our data, we consulted school officials, school … (14 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Massachusetts Real Estate Blogs - 07/18/08 04:30 PM
The concept of Active Rain incorporating an outside blog into their already popular platform was just ingenious.
As an Active Rain member you are now able to have all your posts sent to a new blog that is hosted on their servers. This new blog is another means of getting your voice out to the public. The look of this new blog is more consumer friendly.
My new blog is called Mass Real Estate Voice. The blog covers Real Estate in Metrowest Massachusetts including the following towns: Hopkinton, Southboro, Westboro, Milford, Holliston, Ashland, Upton, Mendon, Hopedale, Grafton, Northbridge, Medway, Douglas, and … (19 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Federal Funds Rate Drop v.s. 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages - 03/26/08 03:00 AM
One of the biggest misconceptions in the mortgage and Real Estate industries is the fact that the when the Federal Funds Rate is dropped that it also means there will be a corresponding rate drop in 30 year fixed rate mortgages. People wake up - It does NOT! In fact many times the exact opposite occurs.
I can't even tell you the number of times I have been hearing lately people making the comment "Hey the Fed is thinking of dropping the rates again...Mortgage rates should be heading down". What can be even more shocking is when Realtors don't realize how things work either! A good … (60 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Massachusetts FHA & Conforming Loan Limits Get Raised! - 03/12/08 11:06 AM
In Massachusetts, like many other parts of the country, the FHA and conforming loan limits were just increased. The standard Fannie Mae loan was anything under $417,000 prior to this change.
Anything over $417,000 was considered a "Jumbo" loan. Jumbo loans typically carry a higher interest rate. By increasing the loan limits is makes it easier for borrowers to get larger loans without a corresponding increase in the interest rate.
The changes will most likely take effect toward the end of this month. These new limits will be in effect for this year and could be revised again come next year.
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metrowest ma real estate: Home Buyer Tax Credits ~ A Stimulus Package that could Actually Work! - 02/29/08 04:36 PM
Housing markets across most parts of the United States are facing their greatest downturn since the great depression.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has proposed to Congress an additional stimulus package that I believe actually has a chance to make a real difference. This new stimulus package would create a tax credit for the purchase of a home.
Recently, NAHB chief economist David Seiders told the Senate Finance Committee that "Tax credits for the purchase of a home are a means of eliminating excess inventory, relieving some of the pressure on falling housing prices and ending the … (13 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Milford Regional Medical Center ~ Milford MA ~ Black Tie Gala - 02/25/08 03:28 PM
Milford Massachusetts Medical Center Black Tie Gala
Milford Regional Medical centers annual black tie gala will take place on April 12th. This is the 4th year for this spectacular Milford Massachusetts event. The theme of this years event will be the Golden age of Hollywood. This years Hollywood extravaganza will include the red carpet, search lights, walk of fame, awards, magnificent cuisine, signature drinks, live entertainment, dancing, an exciting auction, and a fabulous guest performance by The Pointer Sisters.
The Golden Age of Hollywoodwill offer all this and more. The event will take place … (6 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: RE/MAX Executive Realty Hopkinton ~ Homes & Real Estate for sale ~ Bill Gassett - 02/24/08 03:04 PM
I am a Realtor that is a big fan of Internet marketing. Over 85% of all buyers find their home online. Part of my marketing strategy online includes marketing my homes in the RealBird site.
Below is a map of homes I am marketing in towns around Metrowest Massachusetts including Hopkinton, Milford, Grafton, Upton, Medway, Mendon, Framingham, and Uxbridge. If you click on the homes on the map you will be taken to an individual listing page that gives you all the information on the specific home.
You will notice there is a slide show presentation, video home tour, large pictures … (28 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Real Estate & Homes ~ Realtors ~ Massachusetts Real Estate Market - 02/23/08 02:43 PM
The Real Estate market has changed quite a bit over the course of the last three years in Massachusetts. The prices of homes in the Metrowest MA region have continued to drop. The peak in the Real Estate market in Massachusetts occurred in the Spring of 2005.
What many home sellers fail to realize is that if you need to sell your home now and purchased anytime between the middle of 2004 and the end of 2007, you are most likely going to lose money. You are in all likely hood not going to be able to sell your home for what … (21 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Massachusetts Property Tax Relief - Who Qualifies to save? - 01/31/08 10:52 AM
Most in Massachusetts would never think there are actually tax programs available to save you money. After all we didn't get the name "Taxachusetts" for nothing.
Lately, it seems everywhere you turn there is bad news. The local Real Estate market has been down in the dumps, the stock market has taken a fairly big hit, the cost of oil and energy in general is out of sight, and there is talk of a recession.
With the exception of historically low mortgage interest rates, there have not been many reasons to get overly excited by the present shape of our economy.
Taxes have been an … (7 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Dealers Carpet Outlet ~ Ashland MA Business Profile - 11/29/07 06:21 PM
Dealers Carpet Outlet is a locally owned and operating flooring business located at 78 Union Street (Rte 135) Ashland Massachusetts adjacent to The Cherry Blossom Restaurant. The owner is Craig Bogardus.
Dealers Carpet Outlet store hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Additional Hours are available by appointment. The phone # is 508-881-5700.
Over the years I have sent quite a few of my Real Estate clients to Dealers Carpet Outlet and they have always come away feeling like they received an excellent product at a great price with … (12 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Hopkinton MA Indianbrook Townhome for sale ~ Just listed 13 Leman Lane - 11/28/07 02:37 PM
Hopkinton Massachusetts ~ Indianbrook end unit townhome ~ Just listed 13 Leman Lane ~ Listed at $279,900 ~ Listed by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty. Update: Unit sold on 6/26/08 for $265,000.
One of the best townhomes available at "INDIANBROOK" in Hopkinton MA! This END unit has just had substantial UPGRADES including NEW GRANITE counters in the kitchen and both Baths! NEW tile in Kitchen, Foyer, and both baths, NEW sinks and faucets, NEW lighting fixtures & door hardware. Freshly painted throughout - This unit shines! Features cathedral fireplaced family rm w/loft above, Bright kitchen with … (16 comments)
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metrowest ma real estate: Simply DAHLICIOUS Catering ~ Hopkinton MA Business Profile - 10/31/07 10:18 AM
Simply DAHLICIOUS is a full service catering and confection company located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Simply DAHLICIOUS is owned and operated by Lisa Dahl.
Lisa makes her amazing creations right out of her own beautiful kitchens at 2 Old Farm Road in the Circa 1700 Country Village Neighborhood.
The right food, creatively presented can make any occasion an event to remember. At Simply DAHLICIOUS catering, they are totally devoted to making your special occasions unforgettable experiences.
Each event they cater is unique. They work closely with you to explore your preferences and goals for the event. They then design a menu custom-tailored to your … (24 comments)
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Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate
Hopkinton,
MA
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RE/MAX Executive Realty
Address: 77 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748
Office Phone: (508) 435-5356
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Metrowest MA Real Estate - Realtor specializing in home sales in Hopkinton, Milford, Holliston, Ashland, Southboro, Westboro, Upton, Mendon, Hopedale, Grafton, Medway, Northbridge, Franklin, Framingham, Shrewsbury, Northboro, Bellingham, Sutton, and Uxbridge MA. Includes Real Estate home sellling & buying tips, Homes for sale in and around Metrowest, Metrowest MA Market reports.
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