massachusetts: South Shore Sales and Median Prices for selected towns, March 2013
- 04/12/13 08:21 AM
Here's a brief summary market report showing South Shore Sales and Median Prices for selected towns, and comparing March 2013 with the same month last year. In summary, sales were down year-over-year in a month that was shortened by a massive blizzard, while sales prices were up slightly. As you've undoubtedly heard in the news, there are urban metropolitan markets across the country with low numbers of homes for sale ("inventory", in Realtor jargon) and lots of buyers, and this is forcing prices up substantially. Our area is more typical of the rest of the country, where markets are not as overheated … (6 comments)
massachusetts: 87 Ellisville Road, Plymouth
- 04/11/13 06:38 AM
87 Ellisville Road, Plymouth, is an exceptional, custom-built waterfront Colonial with spectacular views of Cape Cod Bay. This Campbell/Smith-designed 11-room, 4 bedroom, 5 full and 1 half bathroom home has 3 fireplaces and a versatile floorplan that could easily accommodate an aupair or in-law suite that would be perfect for an extended family. Elegance and comfort describe this home best. The first-floor master suite has a cathedral ceiling, a walk-in closet, hardwood floors and opens to the home's expansive decks. The living room's cathedral ceilings open to the deck and the ocean through two-story walls of glass. Gracious dining … (6 comments)
massachusetts: Hall's Corner in Duxbury
- 04/10/13 12:11 AM
Hall's Corner in Duxbury is the epicenter of commercial activity, and a central location that serves as a point of orientation to the delights and pleasures of this wonderful town. Five streets meet at Hall's Corner in Duxbury. They join at a central island with a flag pole. Most drivers use proper rotary etiquette, which is to let cars to your left go first before you enter the roundabout. The other main rule is to be cautious! Here's a short video of Hall's Corner.
Here's the rotary, with the central island, the flag pole, and the view looking south … (0 comments)
massachusetts: 160 Crescent Street, Duxbury
- 04/09/13 03:03 AM
160 Crescent Street, Duxbury, is a magnificent waterfront home with a private dock and a pool overlooking the bay. Located on the the historic Nook at Standish Shores, across from Myles Standish State Park, this home is set on a private, professionally landscaped 1.26-acre lot, featuring gardens, a splendid veranda and a sprawling lawn leading to the water's edge. Blending charm and sophistication, this attractive and inviting home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated. The entertaining spaces are generous, and the flow gracious. The chef’s kitchen, equipped with premium appliances is open to the living area. A spacious master bedroom … (6 comments)
massachusetts: Red Sox 2013 Schedule
- 04/07/13 12:56 AM
Did you know you can download and print the Red Sox 2013 schedule? It's here: Red Sox 2013 Schedule. It's going to be a great year. It's nice to be tied for first place! I'll take it while we can get it. Then again, perhaps this is our year. I know some people who read my blog are Yankees fans. That's okay with me. I mean, after Fenway, Yankee Stadium is the best place to see the Red Sox win! Heck, after Fenway and Wrigley, Yankee Stadium is the best place to see baseball. Here's to a great summer, and to … (5 comments)
massachusetts: Will the bubbles spread, becoming a national frenzy?
- 04/06/13 06:54 AM
A week or so ago, I wrote, "Will prices skyrocket if rates stay low for two years?, in which I suggested that home price increases can't outpace economic growth for very long under current conditions. Kathy Streib wrote me, asking, Brad- I'm concerned that we'll head towards the buying frenzy that got us into this. Your thoughts? My reply is, Kathy, I think the hot-market buyers are putting themselves at risk. If the economy grows, people who are paying 2005 prices now could get hurt by higher interest rates as consumer purchasing power shrinks. If the economy fails to grow in hot housing … (7 comments)
Join me and other Plymouth County Active Rain real estate professionals for an evening of good food and good times at Turner's Yard! Everyone's welcome, whether from Plymouth County or elsewhere.
Please call, email or send a comment to me to let me know if you are hoping, or planning, to attend. The folks that have already RSVP'ed are a great bunch. Bring it! 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Turner's Yard is on Route 14, a mile or two from the PASS office, at 615 … (1 comments)
massachusetts: Multiple micro-bubbles in major metro housing markets
- 03/31/13 12:16 AM
We are looking at multiple micro-bubbles in major metro housing markets along both coasts and in Texas and Arizona, and gurus in the media are speculating about home prices skyrocketing if mortgage rates stay low. We are being told that the economy is healing and that things are gradually getting better for "the rest of us". I agree. Things are getting better. Things have already gotten a lot better for some people, and not much better for a whole lot of other people. Now we are being encouraged to believe that the tide is rising swiftly and strongly enough to raise … (4 comments)
massachusetts: 94 Otis Street, Hingham
- 03/30/13 05:33 AM
Perched over Hingham's picturesque harbor, 94 Otis Street, Hingham, is a Colonial Revival home of the highest caliber, extolling a grand, traditional sense of nostalgia and grace. Many historical details seem palpable in the warm, rich atmosphere of this home. Six fireplaces, grand formal living and dining rooms, a library, screened porch and butler's pantry make the first floor a fabulous area for entertaining and comfortable living. Eight spacious bedrooms with large windows overlook the harbor, the bathing beach, and the in-ground pool and cabana. Architectural details abound, with arched doorways, beamed ceilings and elaborate build-ins and closets. 94 Otis Street … (2 comments)
massachusetts: Equine property, 2 Tyler's Way, Lakeville MA
- 03/28/13 09:31 AM
This equine property, 2 Tyler's Way, Lakeville MA, is a private 60-acre parcel with an 8-stall barn and acres and acres of pasture near Bedford Street, Lakeville. The 5,342 square foot home, located at the end of a long private driveway, has 11 rooms, with five bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half bathrooms. Two fireplaces, a full gym, central air and a large media room that opens to a secluded patio are only a few of the wonderful features in this classic Cape home. There's another 1,673 square feet of finished walk-out basement that is not included in the living … (4 comments)
massachusetts: 104 Surplus Street, Duxbury
- 03/27/13 10:00 AM
Completely, carefully and elegantly renovated in 2001, with tremendous attention to period detail, 104 Surplus Street, Duxbury, is a wonderful example of how updated 1750's craftsmanship enhances today's Duxbury lifestyle. Six fireplaces warm 12 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths in this stylish gray Cape. An open floor plan invites you into 4,658 square feet of living space, a beautifully crafted kitchen, adjacent great room and 26-foot dining room. There are special detail moldings, mahogany doors, 12” red oak floors throughout, front and back staircases, and an elegant master suite with a luxurious bath. A 3-car garage is … (2 comments)
massachusetts: Plymouth Colonial with legal in-law and Jacuzzi spa is now on Facebook
- 03/26/13 04:04 AM
55 Thoreau Road in Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 is now on Facebook! Click! This large and inviting home is a 10 room, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom colonial on a desirable cul-de-sac near Morton Park with easy access to Route 3 and within walking distance to downtown Plymouth. The legal in-law apartment sits above a two-car garage. It boasts a stair-chair lift from the front foyer, a separate walk-up from the back of the house, a full kitchen and living room, bedroom, bathroom with a separate water heater and a walk-in closet with a washer/dryer. This is a big house with 3,388 square feet … (5 comments)
massachusetts: Four factors that you can control as the seller
- 03/24/13 03:26 AM
Within the myriad of factors that play into the value of your home, there are four factors that you can control as the seller of your home: condition, access, marketing and price. Everything else is either an external, "environmental" factor or within the control of buyers. For example, you cannot control the location or floor plan of your home, the style or historic value of your home, the schools in the area, tax rates, interest rates, job growth, similar homes that compete with yours, or other market activity. In addition, you can't control your assessed value, the price you … (19 comments)
massachusetts: Homes for sale on Washington Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts
- 03/23/13 05:34 AM
Homes for sale on Washington Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts There are usually a few homes for sale on Washington Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is probably the single most asked-about street in town, and for good reason. Washington Street is a long tree-lined street that hugs the shore line on the eastern edge of Duxbury. It runs from Powder Point on the north end to Standish Shores on the southern end. On both sides of the street lie older, majestic homes that have been well-loved, well-maintained and often updated. The long, history of these warmly adored homes is still … (0 comments)
The Duxbury Public Schools' new co-located middle school and high school project is about 1/3 of the way through its timeline for completion. The field house should be completed this summer. In 2011, Duxbury voters approved the design and construction of a new co-located middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12). The new building will be erected behind the current middle school, and replaces the current high school (built in 1968) and middle school (built in 1960) in one efficient 21st century facility. The town will fund the project … (3 comments)
massachusetts: Five Things You Need to Know about Selling a Condo
- 03/19/13 11:46 PM
Coldwell Banker just posted a great article listing Five Things You Need to Know about Selling a Condo. The author, Lindsey Listanski, talks about hiring the right agent for the job and . . . 1) The Best Time of Year to Sell Your Condo Hint: it's different in New England than in Florida! 2) Your Open House Strategy and How to De-Clutter Let in the natural light. 3) Home Features to Accentuate We're talking lifestyle and amenities as well as the unit itself 4) Your Desired Price and Bottom Line Price Check recent prices in your … (5 comments)
massachusetts: The buyers' market in Plymouth County Real Estate continues
- 03/19/13 10:25 PM
The buyers' market in Plymouth County Real Estate continues While some major market cities are experiencing strong sellers' markets, the buyers' market in Plymouth County real estate continues unabated. The number of sales and the sales prices have been flat. Interest rates and the number of homes on the market are both low. Those are statistics that favor buyers. Sellers can take solace in the fact that sales prices have averaged 95-96% of listing prices all year. Sellers are asking more for their homes, as reflected in a rising average listing price, but that, together with a low number of homes … (0 comments)
Duxbury home sales through March 15, from the beginning of 2013, include two homes sold for over $1 million and seven homes sold in the $400-500,000 range. On average, the homes sold for 93% of the listing price and 96% of the assessed value. The average time on the market was 198 days, but that number drops to 159 if we exclude the most expensive home, 34 Mayflower Street, which spent two years on the market. The average price per square foot was $236. Excluding the highest and lowest prices per square foot, the average … (0 comments)
massachusetts: A Sense of Duxbury
- 03/16/13 11:07 PM
To give you a sense of Duxbury, here's a brief overview of the history and attractions. Duxbury, Massachusetts, is a quiet coastal community located in Plymouth County, 37 miles southeast of Boston. It was the second town created in the Plymouth Colony. The Duxbury church was gathered in 1632 and the town was incorporated in 1637. A committee comprised of members of both the Plymouth and Duxbury churches studied the possibility of rejoining into one central church and town; two sites were suggested, one in Duxbury and one in the current town of Kingston at the Jones River, but no decision … (7 comments)
massachusetts: Homes for sale in Plymouth
- 03/15/13 01:58 AM
Homes for sale in Plymouth, Massachusetts If you want to buy one of the homes for sale in Plymouth, or look around at what's available, this page will show you every single-family home that's on the market today. I can show you any of the homes for sale in Plymouth. What are you looking for? Start looking today. It's free. I'm here to answer your questions and help you move forward as soon as you are ready. Together with my team at Coldwell Banker, we have all the resources and information you need to get you into your dream home as quickly and … (2 comments)
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Here's a brief summary market report showing South Shore Sales and Median Prices for selected towns, and comparing March 2013 with the same month last year.
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