plymouth county: Homes sold in Duxbury - November 2013
- 12/05/13 12:17 PM
In Duxbury, three homes sold for more than $1 million in November. Three homes sold for more than the asking price, and one sold at the asking price. Homes sold quickly and for most of their original asking price. There are very few properties for sale, and there are prepared buyers in the market, pre-approvals in hand, looking for the right property when it hits the market. 17 single-family homes sold in November down from 20 in October but up from 6 in November 2012 a list with details about each sale appears below There are many lovely homes available in Duxbury right now … (4 comments)
This Classic Colonial is located in a quiet, desirable Duxbury neighborhood. There is a spacious foyer, and formal living and dining rooms open to a custom kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The large dining area is great for casual family dinners, and it opens to a spacious family room with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and a glass door to a large and beautiful play yard. The private master suite offers a skylit office area, huge walk-in closet and master bath. There are 3 additional bedrooms with new carpeting and double closets, and … (4 comments)
Here's an interesting chart. Duxury prices never went below their 2002 levels, on a per square foot basis, and have been meandering around that level for the past three or four years. Our town has a median price above $600,000. That's been pretty steady for the past few years also. One thing this graph implies is that when you use a good Realtor in Duxbury, he or she will have quite a bit of reliable, steady data to inform your pricing decision. If you, as a seller, are willing to … (4 comments)
I love Turning Houses into Homes by helping people like you sell and buy homes on the South Shore Click on a town name to see all the homes for sale in Duxbury, Cohasset, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth and Scituate My business is built on referrals from clients and people like you. If you know of a friend, family member or colleague who is thinking of selling or buying a home, I'd love to help. Please call or write me to arrange an introduction. I will provide professional, courteous service and knowledgeable guidance. Call or text (339) 832-8487 or write me to sell your home, or to … (23 comments)
plymouth county: Do you need to have flood insurance? Should you have flood insurance?
- 11/23/13 11:20 AM
Do you need to have flood insurance? Should you have flood insurance? Every homeowner should ask whether he or she needs or wants flood insurance. Floods can happen on waterfronts, in low-lying areas, in mountainous areas and in areas that have never flooded before. Homeowners and home buyers should have a surveyor tell them whether their home is in a flood zone If you are a homeowner, do you want to take the risk of loss from a flood, or would you prefer to insure against that risk? FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, mandates the terms of all flood insurance … (34 comments)
plymouth county: Where were you?
- 11/22/13 05:12 AM
The two big "where were you? questions are JFK's assassination and 9/11. The moon landing was another, but it was different: it was the first national television-event shared experience where we all tuned in to watch a planned event. Until JFK, no one had asked that question before and been able to get an answer from everyone in the United States and in many other countries as well. Where were you? I was two. I grew up in Washington, D.C. I don't remember the assassination, but perhaps my earliest memory was the backwards boots on the horse at the funeral. That … (5 comments)
plymouth county: What happens to your flood insurance premiums after you make a claim?
- 11/21/13 09:22 AM
What happens to your flood insurance premiums after you make a claim? You might think that flood insurance premiums are like auto insurance premiums and that a claim you make for flood damage would greatly increase your cost of insurance, starting with your next payment. Not so! Flood insurance premiums, like every aspect of flood insurance, are completely mandated and controlled by FEMA, the Federal agency tasked with the problem of insuring homes in flood zones.
FEMA decides what land is in or out of a flood zone. FEMA establishes the premium for each piece of property in flood zones, … (5 comments)
I love Turning Houses into Homes by helping people like you sell and buy homes on the South Shore Click on a town name to see all the homes for sale in Duxbury, Cohasset, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth and Scituate My business is built on referrals from clients and people like you. If you know of a friend, family member or colleague who is thinking of selling or buying a home, I'd love to help. Please call or write me to arrange an introduction. I will provide professional, courteous service and knowledgeable guidance. Call or text (339) 832-8487 or write me to sell your home, or to see … (19 comments)
plymouth county: The view from my client's new home
- 11/15/13 07:48 AM
The view from my client's new home on Spinnaker Island overlooks a private marina, a sliver of the Hull mainland, and then Massachusetts Bay to the north from the southern end of Boston Harbor. Across the water lies Graves Lighthouse, and further north, he can see Boston Light, as well as the shoreline from Nahant to southern Boston to Marblehead.
He can also see the marina area to the south from his kitchen window on the other side. The top picture is a photo looking toward his kitchen window from the north. The plane this picture was taken from was … (8 comments)
plymouth county: Who are we? The 15 types of communities in America
- 11/13/13 11:25 PM
I hope you find this article from The Washington Post and the graphic as fascinating as I do: Who we are: another way to explain - the 15 types of communities in the United States of America From the African-American South to the Working Class Country, and from sea to shining sea, we live in some very diverse demographic areas. I've moved around a lot, so I've lived in many of these different communities. Where have you lived? What is your community like now?
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plymouth county: Gender Identity Added to NAR Code of Ethics
- 11/13/13 01:48 AM
Gender Identity Added to NAR Code of Ethics An article in the Daily Real Estate News, posted on NAR's RealtorMag site, reports that Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics now reads as follows: "REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall … (11 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Pembroke - October 2013
- 11/12/13 02:13 AM
Homes sold in Pembroke - October 2013 In Pembroke, Massachusetts, properly priced homes are selling quickly, and inventory is low. Prices are up 2-3% since last year, while the price paid per square foot is up more. While the price trend is upward, this month marks a return to normal: last month's numbers were skewed upwards by three sales over $600,000, which is an unusually high price for homes in Pembroke. Buyers who have been looking for a home in Pembroke and know what's already available should, with a pre-approval in hand, be able to find the home they want at a … (5 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Marshfield - October 2013
- 11/11/13 07:48 AM
Homes sold in Marshfield - October 2013 In Marshfield, Massachusetts, sales were up in October, and prices now appear to be 2-3% higher than last year, overall. Properly priced homes are selling immediately, and there are a few bidding wars breaking out. There are quite a few pending sales in the pipeline for next month. Still, the market is only lukewarm: inventory is rising and the prices paid per square foot are steady. Buyers with pre-approvals in hand who have considered the alternatives that are currently available should be able to spot that great home when it comes on the market and still … (3 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Kingston - October 2013
- 11/09/13 06:32 AM
Homes sold in Kingston - October 2013 In Kingston, prices have returned to last year's levels after a summer run-up (and a sale with unusual numbers last month), while the number of homes sold this month is much better than last month or last year at this time. Overall, prices in Kingston have recovered quite a bit since last year, but the retreat is likely to continue over the fall and winter, putting buyers in a position to buy quality homes at good prices. 14 single-family homes sold in October up from 8 last month and 8 in October 2012 a list with details … (4 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Hingham - October 2013
- 11/08/13 06:32 AM
Homes sold in Hingham - October 2013 In Hingham, the real estate market remains warm, with statistics that need close examination to reveal underlying conditions. There were some quick sales, but there were also four sales that took 330 days or longer. There weren't a lot of multiple-offer situations, but most sales did take place fairly close to the last offering price. There were a few less sales than average, but there are a lot of contingent and under-agreement sales now in the pipeline. Buyers don't seem to be willing to pay more to buy in Hingham than they have been … (3 comments)
The luxury sector represents the top 10% of homes by price in the South Shore market: homes with a list price of $1.25 million or more. The luxury market is where the action is this season. 15 luxury homes sold on the South Shore in October Only 3 sold last October A detailed list appears below There are many lovely luxury homes available on the South Shore right now. The listings can be found at Luxury Homes for sale on the South Shore
The AVERAGE SALE price was $2.13 million up from $1.43 … (4 comments)
plymouth county: South Shore condo sales - October 2013
- 11/06/13 06:28 AM
South Shore condo sales - October 2013 October condominium sales in the towns of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth and Scituate In the South Shore, Massachusetts, condo market, condos are selling in all price ranges, with supply and demand fairly well-matched. The three highest-priced sales were at full price, and nearly all the sales were within 5% of the last offering price. Overpricing should be a seller's greatest concern in this market. 38 condominiums sold on the South Shore in October Down from 48 in August The most expensive are in Hingham, the least expensive are in Plymouth A detailed … (5 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Plymouth - October 2013
- 11/03/13 06:08 AM
Homes sold in Plymouth - October 2013 In Plymouth, Massachusetts, fall home sales are up a bit from last year, while prices are just about the same as last year at this time. There aren't any bidding wars, and no full price sales except on a few newly constructed homes. It's important for sellers to understand that, with 335 houses on the market in the town of Plymouth today, more than a quarter of the completed sales are for houses that have been on the market for less than 30 days. Buyers have several options in every price range. With a … (10 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Duxbury - October 2013
- 11/02/13 01:21 PM
Homes sold in Duxbury - October 2013 In Duxbury, six homes sold for more than $1 million in October. Five homes sold for more than the asking price, and one sold at the asking price. There are prepared buyers in the market, pre-approvals in hand, looking for the right property to come up for sale. 20 single-family homes sold in October up from 12 in September and 10 in October 2012 a list with details about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALES price was $834,000 up from $615,000 in September and $639,000 last October LISTING price was $874,000 up from 641,000 in September and $673,000 last October … (3 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Halifax - October 2013
- 11/02/13 12:45 PM
Homes sold in Halifax - October 2013 In Halifax, homes are taking quite some time to sell. One home that had been on the market since it was built a year ago sold for more than the asking price because of add-ons. Buyers, with pre-approvals in hand, should be able to find a great and inexpensive home, and have enough time to properly consider all the alternatives and specifics about their new home. 7 single-family homes sold in October 5 were sold in October of 2012 a list with details about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALES price was $251,000 LISTING price was $245,000 ORIGINAL price was … (2 comments)
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My business is built on referrals from clients and people like you. If you know of a friend, family member or colleague who is thinking of selling or buying a home, I'd love to help.
Please call or text (339) 832-8487, or write me to arrange an introduction. I will provide professional, courteous service and knowledgeable guidance.
In Duxbury, three homes sold for more than $1 million in November. Three homes sold for more than the asking price, and one sold at the asking price. 
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