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By Melissa Juarez
(Massachusetts Buyers Broker Agency, LLC)
By now, many of you have learned that the Attorney General's office of Massachusetts (headed by Martha Coakley) and Goldman Sachs, in the first settlement of its kind in the entire country, have agreed to have Goldman reduce the size of sub-prime loans for some 700 Massachusetts homeowners by up to 35 percent. This settlement is noteworthy for two very important reasons:  1)Goldman did not originate these loans but is still being held accountable and 2)with a reduced mortgage, some of these homeowners may very well be in a position now to put their homes on the market.  This means that in the next few months, there may very well be a surge of more inventory here in Massachusetts. Here is the link to the Boston Globe article: http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/articles/2009/05/12/stat...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
This will be a fun event so mark your calendars for June 20th I AM including the link to the website here too.  Steve Songs is really great.  I have taken my grandchildren to hear him and was a hit he is.  It is called a Good Walk For Kids and it certainly is a good cause.  It si a Life is Good Festival and it is on the Boston Common.  It will be  great I am sure. https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:11086.1980318810/rid:b8e7d9849b1e60051a12cc9396851515     Mark your calendars! We're back on Boston Common for more great outdoor fun and fundraising at the Life is good Festival on Boston Common, Saturday, June 20th from 11 - 5pm.   We'll ring in the summer with an amazing music lineup including five-time Grammy and Lifetime Achievement Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama, r...
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By Elizabeth Bolton, Cambridge MA Realtor
(RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA)
The best sign of spring in Massachusetts is Lilac Sunday. The Arnold Arboretum's annual Lilac Sunday celebration falls on Mother's Day each year. This year marks the 101st celebration of this quintessential Boston holiday. What a beautiful way to spend the day! The Arnold Arboretum has over 400 lilac plants of about 194 different types. On Lilac Sunday you can stroll through the Arboretum, take a tour to learn about this historic collection, watch dance perfomances, participate in games for the kids, or join the Musical Parade. Fun, free, and a lovely way to treat your mom on her day. The Arnold Arboretum, at 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, is open from dawn to dusk with Lilac Sunday special events scheduled from 10 am to 4 pm on May 10, 2009.
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
Celtics 109 , Bulls 99, Celtic's win series, 4-3 Celtics win epic series! In one of the closest, toughest playoff series in NBA history, the Celtics topped the Chicago Bulls at the T.D. Banknorth Garden. The beleaguered Celtics outlasted the Bulls in Game 7 at the Garden to give Boston a happy ending to a classic first-round series! Bring it on Orlando!   Joseph D. "Joe" Federico "Not Your Average Joe"Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Westwood692 High StreetWestwood MA    02090 www.JosephFederico.com Direct-781-881-4031 email-joe@josephfederico.com Joe Federico Realtor, Westwood, MA Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage -Westwood, MA.  Serving my clients in Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Walpole, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and West Roxbury.  
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By John Prescott, Top Real Estate Agent: Wellesley,Needham,Natick,Metrowest
(Century 21 Commonwealth Wellesley)
      Chelsea Clinton to be Summer Bride on Martha’s Vineyard? bostonkayakguy.wordpress.com — Where there was once heartache, there may now be a media event of a different kind...Martha's Vineyard rumored to be wedding site for Chelsea Clinton this summer (more) BostonKayakGuy...John Prescott's The MetWest Scene   » Full Story on bostonkayakguy.wordpress.com   JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy   Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities. www.johnprescott.net JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President Century 21 Commonwealth 508-523-9252         BostonKayakGuy…The MetWest Scene
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
After completing a four-game sweep of the Montreal Canadiens tonight, the Bruins are moving past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 1999. HOW SWEET IT IS TO HAVE DONE IT IN MONTREAL! Joseph D. "Joe" Federico "Not Your Average Joe"Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage692 High StreetWestwood MA   02090 www.JosephFederico.com Direct-781-389-8700 email-joe@josephfederico.com           Joe Federico, REALTOR, Westwood, MA Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage -Westwood, MA.  Serving my clients in Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Walpole, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and West Roxbury.
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By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor
(Real Broker, LLC)
The reason that I am writing you is because you have used my web site in the past for property searches in the Greater Boston area.We have just implemented a couple new features to the web site.There is a large interest w/ buyers looking for great opportunities in the foreclosed property arena. In order to help clients using our web sites, we have made a modification which will allow users to do searches for bank owned properties.You will access the link to the bank owned properties using the link below:PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED A USER NAME AND PASSWORD. THE USER NAME IS: GUEST@MMAHONEY.COM AND THE PASSWORD IS GUESThttp://vow.mlspin.com/clients/signin.aspx?id=47662We have also added in the option to find fixer uppers and handyman specials. You will access these @ http://vow.mlspin....
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By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor
(Real Broker, LLC)
If you are looking for a loft in Boston. Try the link below: Lofts in Greater Boston Area for Under 400K that are greater than 1000 square feet. Click here for the lofts   This is a link that will show everything that comes on the market. You may want to book mark it.Michael Mahoney Realtor | Guiding You Home | www.MMahoney.com 617-648-3983
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
First up were the Boston Red Sox! Boston Red Sox 12, Baltimore Orioles 1 The Red Sox went over .500 for the first time since the first game of the season, completing a four-game sweep of the Orioles. David Ortiz "Big Papi"drove in two runs. Second game of the day, The Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls C's 118, Bulls 115.  Ray Allen drained a three-pointer with two seconds left in regulation to give the Celtics the win in Game 2. The series is tied, 1-1 Finally the third game of the day featured the Boston Bruins vs. the Montreal Canadiens Bruins take game 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the Eastern Conference Michael Ryder  scored late in the second period and Tim Thomas made 23 saves to lead the Bruins to their 3rd win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Bruins lead the series 3-0. Joseph...
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference round 1. This is a return to old time hockey! Game 1     Boston 4     Montreal  2 Game 2     Boston 5     Montreal  1 Game 3     Boston 4     Montreal 2 Even with home ice, the Canadiens had no answer for the Bruins. The B's are up 3-0 in the series! Joseph D. "Joe" Federico "Not Your Average Joe"Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage692 High StreetWestwood MA   02090 www.JosephFederico.com Direct-781-389-8700 email-joe@josephfederico.com  Joe Federico, REALTOR, Westwood, MA Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage -Westwood, MA.  Serving my clients in Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Walpole, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and West Roxbury.
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
April 20, 2008! A great day to be in Boston. The Red Sox are playing their annual Marathon day 11 AM game. This year they are playing against the Baltimore Orioles. The Red Sox are looking to sweep this series against the Orioles. Then at 12 noon is the 113th annual Boston Marathon.   Finally tonight at 7 the Boston Celtics look to take game 2 after they were stunned. "Shocked" is a good word to describe the feeling around Boston after Saturd ay afternoon's Game 1 loss in overtime to the Chicago Bulls. The defending champion Boston Celtics were supposed to take Game 1 in a wash, but that was far from the case. Rookie point guard Derrick Rose ate the C's up and dropped 36 points, 11 assists and four rebounds on them like he was toying with a high school basketball team. If you know the C...
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
Turning PointTM   April 16, 2009, Boston Convention Center. Who is Going? Get a winning "game plan" for 2009...and get a jump on your competition Learn how to approach foreclosures and short sales Go deeper with Brian into more advanced work-by-referral systems New one-day format helps you save on travel costs and take less time away from your office Network with other Members at the Member Mixer Tomorow-Thursday April 16 Brian Buffini's Turning Point Retreat is coming to Boston, I am excited about going. Any other Rainers going to attend? Should be a great day and a great experience. Joseph D. "Joe" Federico "Not Your Average Joe"Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage692 High StreetWestwood MA   02090 www.MassReoMan.com Direct-781-389-8700 email-joe@josephfederico.com  Joe Federico, REA...
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By James Harrison, Selling Made Easy
(Boston Bayside Properties)
Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:00 – 9:00 PM I.B.E.W. Hall, 256 Freeport Street in DorchesterClick here for directions. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and $15 for seniors & children.* Raffle * Music * Cash Bar *Free Parking across the street from the hallLive music all night by The Kevin Harris Project1st Annual Taste of Dorchester Restaurants Purchase Tickets or just find out more at MAHA Website: MAHAHOME.ORGAshmont Grill Belle- CuisineBig Moe's M & M Ribs The Blarney Stone CF Donovan's Chau Chow City Fresh Foodsdbar Dot 2 Dot CaféFlames Restaurant Flat Black Coffee Company Freeport Tavern Gerard's Restaurant Greenhills Irish Bakery The Ice Creamsmith Irie Jamaican Style Restaurant KA' CarlosLorenz Island KuisineThe MudhousePat's Pizza & Catering Phillips Candy HousePoppa B's...
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By Matt Listro, Your Credit Repair Expert
(National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro)
Credit Repair in Boston MA National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street Suite 402 East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 14 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair. We have helped numerous residents of Boston fix bad credit Call National Credit Fixers today and be on your way to achieving your financial goals!  let us show you how we're the BEST! :) Matt Listro   Toll Free:        888-NCFIXER (623-4937) Toll Free Fax: 888-FAX-4020 (329-4020) Local:              860-282-6181 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford, CT 06108 www.nationalcreditfixers.com
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By Joseph D. Federico, Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico
(MVP Realty)
Jamaica Plain, Mass. Condo- Market Report                                    In March of 2009 there were 19 condos that closed within the month for Jamaica Plain, MA. This is a decrease of 4 units as there were 23 condos that closed in March of 2008. The Average list price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2009 was $390,858 The Average list price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2008 was $355,409 The Average sale price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2009 was $380,100 The Average sale price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2008 was $343,341 The Average Market time for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain in March of 2009 was 91 days. The Average Market time for the condos that closed in Ja...
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By James Harrison, Selling Made Easy
(Boston Bayside Properties)
Open for business...Well, its offical- Jessie Cuddy (www.jessiecuddy.com/) and I opened up our own real estate office. Its right across the street from our old RE/MAX office. Personally, I couldn't imagine leaving Lower Mills and though it took some work to convince Jessie the space would work, we are now Boston Bayside Properties:Its exciting to be a business owner and we've been rolling since February 1st, 2009. Lots of stuff is coming together and hopefully this will be a stellar year.As always we'll provide some of the best service out there in sales or rentals in the Boston area. With the latest tax credit ( ) hopefully I'll be able to get some of the first time home buyers sitting on the sidelines to move out there and find something that's right for them. There is still a lot of ...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
If you are interested in energy savings, green homes, eco-fashion, future cars this is the place to god2e  down:2:earth Boston's sustainable living expo. BACK TO BASICS Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St. Boston Saturday,April 4  11 am to 7 pmSunday, April 5th 11 am to 5 pmSat & Sunday tickets $10 adults, $8 students & seniors (with id)Visit www.d2eboston.com for discounts Exhibitors:   http://d2eboston.com/about/exhibitors2008.php   Pat Baker, Realtor(R), ABR (R), GREEN(R)Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage1 Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492(C) 671-435-3471 (O) 781-444-7400 (V&F) 781-446-8697Search for home in Massachusetts
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By Elizabeth Bolton, Cambridge MA Realtor
(RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA)
Realtors in the Greater Boston area jump at the chance to hear Karl Case, or "Chip" as he's known, speak about the economy and the real estate market.  He's a Professor of Economics at Wellesley College and cofounder of the Case-Shiller index that tracks changes in real estate prices.  Tomorrow night, Thursday, March 26th, we'll have the opportunity to hear Chip Case as part of a talk at the Ford Hall Forum in Boston.  The Ford Hall Forum began in 1908 and is the oldest free public lecture series in the United States.  Over the decades an amazing array of important and influential figures in many fields have spoken at the Forum. This week's lecture will be of particular interest to real estate agents and mortgage professionals. On Thursday, Karl Case and William Apgar, Senior Advisor fo...
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By David Hariri
(REMAX Destiny)
Useful article from Inman News Contesting Credit Blemishes Credit is king. Don't even think about that terrific interest rate -- let alone that dreamy Craftsman home or upscale downtown condo -- if your FICO(Fair Isaac Corp.)  is out of whack. It seems that even veteran loan officers are being forced to ask you for the last minute details before submitting your loan package to underwriting. "I only need two more pieces of information" can easily be a daily request with even the most complete files still drawing intense lender scrutiny. What happens if your score is influenced by false claims?  The good news is that many states, have specific timelines in which creditors and reporting agencies must act on credit challenges. For example, a credit agency has 30 business days to reinvestiga...
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By James Shiner
(Yelling Mule)
If you've been to a RE BarCamp before then you know what they're all about and know all of the useful information you can take away from them and the great people you can meet. They're starting to gain popularity and it seems like for the next couple of months there's one taking place every week! I've been a huge supporter of RE BarCamp since the first one at Inman Connect in San Francisco this past July. For the the first event of its kind in real estate the turn out was great and the attendees even better. If you haven't been to one before you may be asking what exactly a BarCamp is? From the BarCamp website: "BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from par...
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